Archive for April, 2009

Why are kissing gates romantic?

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The Kissinggates.com team went walking across the beautiful North Norfolk coast this week and we are sorry for not updating the blog over last couple of days! Anyway on our walk, Hunstanton – Cromer, we came across a lot of kissing gates. These gave us a chance to stop and give each other a kiss as we passed, but what is the history and meaning behind a kissinggate’s name?

The kissing gate is a traditional gate hung in a U or V shape that allows one person to pass at a time. In order for one person to pass fully through the gate they have to close it to the next person. Legend has it that at this point, when the two are on either side of the gate, the person in front “refuses” entry to the second person until presented with a kiss. So we thought what a great name for a rural dating site! Remember it is a lot easier to meet someone on Kissinggates.com than to hide behind a kissing gate waiting for a suitable rambler!

Register today for free at the home of rural dating!

Popular TV series Farmer Wants a Wife launches in Australia.

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Across the UK and world, farmer populations are seeing a big decline in the amount of people becoming farmers. Traditionally Farmers and Doctors offspring were the most likely to follow their parents profession, but many children are been drawn away from farming into the cities.

TV shows like “farmer wants a wife” have opened up more options for singles and now dating farmers is catching on with city singles looking for fresh air and a quiet lifestyle. The newest series of the Famer Wants A Wife is gearing up to start in Australia, but for people looking for love in the UK why not check out Kissinggates.com the home of rural dating.

WW2 'grow your own' campaign very relevant today.

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

There has been a surge in interest in the grow your own WW2 campaigns and  poster art. In tough economic times people are turning to growing their own vegetables and food to save money and eat healthy, which are on the agenda of many families today (and in 1940’s).

A poster for 2009 or was it 1949?

A poster for 1949 or was it 2009?

This practice is still common in rural England where vegetable patches thrive, however divorce rates are increasing and it is important people find someone to share there efforts with. Finding a single partner can be hard in the current climate as people are going out less, but many are turning online to find happiness, by living with a new partner you can bring costs down significantly by renting your own house out etc.

'Use it or lose it' land laws in South Africa.

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Land Affairs Minister Lulu Xingwana and Veronica Moos, whose farm was recently seized due to the South African “use it or lose it” land distribution policy have reached a temporary agreement – Moos will be allowed time to form a case and access to the farm, Yzerfontein near Bapsfontein, during the day.

Moos explained to the court the difficulties she encountered in making the farm productive and economically viable as she did not get any support from government. She also experienced several robberies on the farm and therefore did not feel safe to sleep on the farm until she found a couple to stay at the farm, rent free and Moos cordoned off a room for herself.

However perhaps her difficulties and certainly security would have been improved if she had found a partner. It is very difficult to find a partner when you live in a rural community but this could have been made easier had moos taken advantage of a new rural dating website designed for people from rural communities. Kissinggates.co.za is free to register and growing by the day.

Flowers on a first date?

Friday, April 24th, 2009

It is a classic romantic gesture to give someone flowers. On a first date it can go two ways;

  1. She is euphoric and absolutely loves them and you have earned some bonus points at the start of a date.
  2. She thinks you are too cheesy and predictable.

It really is a judgement call, if you have been exchanging quite loved up messages via kissinggates.com then it may be appropriate but if it has been a bit more laid back then maybe it would be better leaving it to a second or third date.

Every girl is different, it is important not to pigeon hole them and think ‘girls like flowers, I will give her flowers.’ If you leave it a couple of dates you can find out what type of flowers they like and you can get something even more targetted which will really cement your work so far.

Good luck in which ever option you choose, remember you have to shoot to score.

Earth Day

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Yesterday was Earth day (April 22nd). It was a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earths environment and was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year. This date is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Although Senator Gaylord shares a name with comic character Gaylord Focker we hope he does not share the bad fortune.

As farmers in the UK we have always had a close connection with the land and conserving it for future generations. In fact if we go back 20 generations most people were farmers depending on harvests to survive. Now farming is industrialised we are following government backed schemes such as the Stewardship Scheme to look after the land and embody the spirit of Earth Day. This must be kept alive for future generations – so single farmers should register today at the home of rural dating to keep the land and traditions alive.

BBC Digin campaign increases interest in UK food

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

The recent growth in interest in UK food is helping the farming industry through a tough economic climate. In fact a lot of retailers are reporting sales of premium products increasing as people trade down from restaurants to eating fine food at home. The BBC Digin campaign explains how to grow your own vegetables, with simple online video tutorials.

It is important to be able to share the fruits of your labour..to find a like-minded green fingered partner check out kissinggates.com the home of rural dating.

South Africa farmers turn online to find love.

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Kissinggates.co.za are experiencing a rapid take up in South Africa. the site launched last week and has been slowly trickled into the farming communities but feedback has been fantastic.

We will keep you updated on the growth of this site and latest news and offers. Register for free today.

Single farmers increase but workforce decreases..

Monday, April 20th, 2009

The number of divorces and single occupancy households are increasing across rural UK.

The farm workforce was 611,000 in 1997 but this figure has dropped to 526,000 in 2007, a 14% drop. Logic would suggest if there are less farmers in rural areas it is easier to find love, however this is not the case.

People moving out of agriculture into other sectors are remaining in the rural community and find it easier to find love because there partners can cope better with a 9-5 lifestyle. There is hope though, kissinggates.com is the home of rural dating online. Register today for free and find a perfect rural partner.

South Africa Dating

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Having successfully launched Kissinggates.com and matched hundreds of UK farmers with likeminded partners Kissinggates.com has launched in South Africa.

We have identified that South Africa shares the same problems as the UK where there is a large demographic of single farmers and find it hard to meet new people among rural communities. So we are launching www.kissinggates.co.za

This site will become the home of rural and farmer dating in South Africa. If you live on a farm, ranch, or in an isolated community we’re here to help you find a like-minded partner!

Join 1000’s of members across South Africa – FREE registration today.