
Muddy Mates Articles

Wedding bells set to ring for long term country couple Kirsty and Michael, who met whilst rural dating with us in 2008

‘Slow burn’ dating helped our relationship fully bloom!
A country couple believe the slower pace of dating during lockdowns has let their relationship bloom – and they spent it all 250 miles apart.

Fancy grabbing a coffee?
Research reveals online daters over 40 favour coffee dates as their 'go to' first real life meet to check out the strength of connection.

Muddy Matches blooms as manners matter to locked down daters
Muddy Matches blooms as new study reveals a revival in best of British manners and common courtesy as locked down daters display more patience and politeness.

Shepherdess seeks her ‘muddiness’ lost in lockdown
A shepherdess from Bucks has started her quest to find a ‘knight in shining Barbour’ on Muddy Matches and ‘fulfil the muddiness' she's forgone in lockdown.

Ruddy Muddy makeover for Captain Tom
Captain Tom gets the Ruddy Muddy art treatment to celebrate his 100th birthday as Wymondham's white van mud artist Rick Minns pays tribute.

Muddy airing on BBC Radio Yorkshire
Muddy Matches co-founder – and locked down mum of three - Lucy was on BBC Radio Yorkshire last weekend to discuss dating from a distance and lockdown love.

Virtual Date – 360° hot air balloon ride over Northern Ireland
Visit country life dating experts Muddy Matches for virtual date ideas every day of the lockdown. Enjoy 360° video experiences to share with country loving singles

Virtual Date – Explore the Lake District on a 360° gyro tour
Visit country life dating experts Muddy Matches for virtual date ideas every day of the lockdown. Enjoy 360° video experiences to share with country loving singles

Virtual Date – Canoe paddle to camp in the wilderness
Visit country life dating experts Muddy Matches for virtual date ideas every day of the lockdown. Enjoy 360° video experiences to share with country loving singles

A dog’s love in lockdown can avoid us going barking mad
Muddy Matches welcomes In the Country magazine editor Holly-Elle to guest blog about how dogs can help keep us sane during COVID-19 lockdown.
