Muddy Matches has one of the most equal gender mixes of all the dating apps and dating websites out there – and of late, we have seen flocks of country gents sign up looking for love in the countryside. It’s no surprise then that it’s not just female lifestyle magazines that appreciate the benefits of… Continue reading Muddy dating makes the Esquire magazine hotlist.
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Moneywise: working with family
Moneywise writer Ruth Jackson spoke to a number of small business owners about what it is like to work with a family member. Ruth asked Muddy Matches co-founders Lucy and Emma Reeves about the pros and cons of running a niche dating website with your sister. Lucy and Emma’s tips included: “Spend time away from… Continue reading Moneywise: working with family
Country Lifestyle Scotland: dating in the countryside
Country Lifestyle Scotland writer Linda Mellor, spoke to Muddy Matches co-founder Lucy Reeves about the popularity of online dating in rural areas. Lucy said: “The countryside means different things to different people and we cater for that broad spectrum. We are a family run, independent dating site very specific to the countryside. It is free… Continue reading Country Lifestyle Scotland: dating in the countryside
R.A.B.I. news: “Muddy Matches Clean Up”
R.A.B.I. featured the Muddy Matches Messagathon on their Corporate and Group Supporters page. The event raised £1,432 for R.A.B.I. by ‘muddy boots’ site Muddy Matches. Read the full article.
Radio Times: “First Dates Series 3”
The new series of First Date is due to start on Friday 6th March 2015. Radio Times has published a review of the show and a clip from the first episode. The clip shows one couple discussing online dating websites, including Muddy Matches. Click on the video below to see the clip and head to… Continue reading Radio Times: “First Dates Series 3”
Horse & Hound: “A Match Made in Horsey Heaven”
Horse loving married couple Sophie and Edward, who met through Muddy Matches are featured in the 12th February issue of Horse & Hound. Speaking to Horse & Hound writer Hanna, Sophie said: “He ended up on there [Muddy Matches] because he works very long hours in an office and rarely gets time to get out… Continue reading Horse & Hound: “A Match Made in Horsey Heaven”
Prima: “Love Virtually”
Prima magazine presented a guide to online dating and listed Muddy Matches as one of the “top five dating sites to flirt with”. Describing Muddy Matches, they said: “Fancy being a farmer’s wife? This rural dating site is aimed at country-loving singles – or townies who dream of escaping city life.”
House&Hound: “6 Equestrian-themed Valentine’s Dates”
If you’re dating an equestrian, a horse-themed date is a great way to impress your date. Horse and Hound suggested a range of equestrian dates for Valentine’s Day and suggested Muddy Matches as a great place to find horsey people. The writer said that Muddy Matches is “the go-to site for horsey and countryside types… Continue reading House&Hound: “6 Equestrian-themed Valentine’s Dates”
Marie Claire: “The 11 Best Dating Websites”
Marie Claire writer Suzannah Ramsdale said: “Set up by two friends, Emma and Lucy, in 2006, Muddy Matches is aimed at ‘muddies’, who by the girls’ definition is ‘any person who loves the countryside and is not afraid of a bit of mud’. The criteria is pretty relaxed and the site uses a Muddy-Townie ratio… Continue reading Marie Claire: “The 11 Best Dating Websites”
VICE: “This Is What It’s Like to Be Gay in the Countryside”
VICE writer Nell Frizzell writes about what it’s like to be gay and live in the countryside. She speaks to people who have experienced ‘coming out’ in a rural community and also to Cath Sykes from National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs about rural isolation. Muddy Matches is mentioned in the article as an example… Continue reading VICE: “This Is What It’s Like to Be Gay in the Countryside”