As an online dating website with a reputation as the ‘go to’ site for farmers and for people who are looking to meet farmers, the farming community is very important to us. We would like to say thank you to farmers for all of their hard work. Let us know what you would like to… Continue reading What Would You Like to Thank Farmers For?
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“I am now in a relationship. This is a brilliant site and I will be recommending it to all my friends. I would use this site again before using any other. Thank You.” Rachel
Mental Floss: “6 Unbelievably Niche Dating Sites”
Muddy Matches was named as ‘unbelievably niche dating site’ by Mental Floss. Writer Jenny Morrill said: “Although this site’s Google entry advertises it as dating for “single farmers” and “equestrian singles”, further investigation shows Muddy Matches to cast its net a bit wider than that. A bit, but not much. The first rule of Muddy Matches… Continue reading Mental Floss: “6 Unbelievably Niche Dating Sites”
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”
Farmers Weekly: “The Dos and Don’ts of Dating a Farmer”
The Farmers Weekly Reporters team discussed the key do’s and don’ts of dating farmers and mention that Muddy Matches is a great place to look for single farmers. The reporters said that, when dating a farmer, it is a good idea to “sound impressed when they tell you how many acres they farm”, and it… Continue reading Farmers Weekly: “The Dos and Don’ts of Dating a Farmer”
Countryfile Magazine: “The Hunt for Love in the Countryside”
A couple who found love on Muddy Matches spoke to John Craven in Countryfile Magazine about how their “paths had crossed a dozen times in a year” before they met each other. Louise, 43, said: “He lives about 15 miles away and his family know relatives of mine but it took the internet to bring… Continue reading Countryfile Magazine: “The Hunt for Love in the Countryside”
He even bought me goats…
“Met an amazing guy on here and we’ve now been together over a year. We both love the countryside and shooting and can be found together doing sheep, chainsawing, out hunting, walking the dogs and looking after the goats… He even bought me goats for Valentine’s day and sheep for Christmas!!!! Definitely a keeper 🙂… Continue reading He even bought me goats…
Farmers Weekly: “Support Some ‘Muddy’ Charities”
Farm Life editor Tim Relf encouraged Farmers Weekly readers to vote for their favourite charity to win the proceeds of a Muddy Matches messaging event. The three charities are R.A.B.I, FACE and FCN. Click to read to the full article on the Farmers Weekly website.
BBC Radio Northampton: “Drivetime”
BBC Radio Northampton’s Simon Courtie talked to MM’s Heather about the Muddy Matches charity vote. Heather explained that the vote is being held to decide which of three farming charities will go on to receive the proceeds of the Muddy Matches charity messageathon.
Unpacking my ‘bottom drawer’ in Budapest: “How to Marry a Farmer”
According to the blog post only 10% of people go to the National Ploughing Championships, whereas the remaining 90% go for lots of other reasons; including eating, welly-throwing and meeting their future husband or wife. The post says that for the show has a lot for the modern technically minded-farmer: “It’s all high tech stuff… Continue reading Unpacking my ‘bottom drawer’ in Budapest: “How to Marry a Farmer”