Ever since they playfully termed Muddy Matches ‘Tinder for Farmers’ in the early days of our venture to match country lovers, we have enjoyed the support of The Telegraph when it comes to online dating coverage. Whether it’s been a place in their top 10 list of ‘go to’ online dating websites or as part… Continue reading Love in the time of the Corona (The Telegraph)
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The Sunday Times: Katie Glass heads back to the countryside for the weekend
The Times columnist Katie Glass talks about heading back to the countryside for a weekend away with her friends. She says: “It occurs to me, that I might not be all that country, but neither is the country any more. It’s not Worzel Gummidge yokels chewing straws as in Poldark. It’s Hot Farmers of Instagram… Continue reading The Sunday Times: Katie Glass heads back to the countryside for the weekend
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
Western Morning News: online dating the best way to meet a mate in rural areas
Keith Rossiter from the Western Morning News explains why online dating is the best way to meet a partner when you live in a rural area. He also mentions Liz, who met her partner through countryside dating website Muddy Matches. Click here to read the full article.
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.
Metro: lessons to be learnt from Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’
Metro writer Katie Bailey wrote a tongue-in-cheek guide to the first episode of the new series of ‘First Dates’. She made reference to Muddy Matches, by saying: “There is a dating site for country folk called ‘Muddy Matches’ out there (Picture: Channel 4) Jenny knows, she’s on it.” Click to read the full article on… Continue reading Metro: lessons to be learnt from Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’
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.”