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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New addition unveiled at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop
An exciting new addition has been announced for Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop. The former Top Gear and Grand Tour host initially bought the 1,000 acre farm in Chadlington, near Chipping Norton, back in 2008. It has since been the subject of the hit Prime Video show Clarkson's Farm which started filming in 2019 and was released in 2021. The first series saw the construction and opening of Diddly Squat Farm Shop, named after the his farm Diddly Squat. READ MORE: On opening, it only started to sell potatoes that were 'cheaper than Aldi' but it has since turned into a solid enterprise welcoming thousands of guests a year from across the world. Highlights sold there include cow juice (milk), bee juice (honey) and his Cotswold-brewed Hawkstone lager. But now Lisa Hogan, Jeremy's partner, has introduced the shop's latest product. Taking to Instagram, the Irish model and Clarkson's Farm star unveiled a new perfume called Silage. 'Silage' is a tongue in cheek name, because it is actually fermented fodder made from crops and is a crucial food source for livestock, particularly cattle and sheep. Sillage in perfume refers to the trail created by a perfume when it is worn on the skin. Lisa said: 'It hasn't quite arrived yet but I have a sample. As always, we have Jeremy's writing as the beautiful label.' She offered a customer to have a smell, which the customer said it 'smells really nice'. Lisa added in the video that Silage is not yet available but will be in the shop soon.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
James May throws up after trying Jeremy Clarkson's gin
Since the Grand Tour ended, May, Clarkson and Richard Hammond have remained relatively quiet, save for a few YouTube videos or Clarkson's hit Amazon Prime show, Clarkson's Farm. But now, May - who has his own gin brand - has fired a joking shot at Clarkson in a review of the former's gin offering. On TikTok, May sets about reviewing this new gin: "Gin in a tin. Oh! It's Diddly Squat Farm Shop gin. "Exclusively distilled in the shire by gin in a tin, bla bla, Diddly Squat. Usual UK chief medical officer's stuff. "Well, it is at least a gin. Smells ginny, very promising." He sips a shot, he 'throws up'. Standard. Users in the comments couldn't tell whether May was play acting (we think that is definitely the case) or not. One said: "I can't tell if that was on purpose or if he actually did that as a reaction to it." Another commented: "I like even after 25 years of friendship they do everything they can to destroy each others business lol" Someone else replied: "Adding "CLARKSON!!!" here would've been absolutely gold James." Recommended reading: Now, all three of the former Grand Tour presenters have a gin, as Richard Hammond joins the fun. Hammond, 55, will launch his new gin brand Ratio soon, joining May and Clarkson, whose James Gin and Hawkstone gin brands were released in 2021. Hammond said he is well aware that he has got some catching up to do with his former colleagues. 'I'm the last of the party, which is amusing because I'm the more committed gin drinker,' he said. 'All the years we've worked together, I was drinking gin way before the current resurgence of it,' he added.
Leader Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
James May throws up after trying Jeremy Clarkson's gin
Since the Grand Tour ended, May, Clarkson and Richard Hammond have remained relatively quiet, save for a few YouTube videos or Clarkson's hit Amazon Prime show, Clarkson's Farm. But now, May - who has his own gin brand - has fired a joking shot at Clarkson in a review of the former's gin offering. On TikTok, May sets about reviewing this new gin: "Gin in a tin. Oh! It's Diddly Squat Farm Shop gin. "Exclusively distilled in the shire by gin in a tin, bla bla, Diddly Squat. Usual UK chief medical officer's stuff. "Well, it is at least a gin. Smells ginny, very promising." He sips a shot, he 'throws up'. Standard. Users in the comments couldn't tell whether May was play acting (we think that is definitely the case) or not. One said: "I can't tell if that was on purpose or if he actually did that as a reaction to it." Another commented: "I like even after 25 years of friendship they do everything they can to destroy each others business lol" Someone else replied: "Adding "CLARKSON!!!" here would've been absolutely gold James." Recommended reading: Now, all three of the former Grand Tour presenters have a gin, as Richard Hammond joins the fun. Hammond, 55, will launch his new gin brand Ratio soon, joining May and Clarkson, whose James Gin and Hawkstone gin brands were released in 2021. Hammond said he is well aware that he has got some catching up to do with his former colleagues. 'I'm the last of the party, which is amusing because I'm the more committed gin drinker,' he said. 'All the years we've worked together, I was drinking gin way before the current resurgence of it,' he added.
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I took my parents to Jeremy Clarkson's farm and made unexpected discovery'
When Alice's parents came to visit her from Sweden, she quickly decided that she had to bring them to Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop - but she was surprised by one thing When my folks announced their plans to visit me in England from Sweden, I instantly knew I wanted to take them to Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop. Despite never having visited myself, I was certain my dad would enjoy the experience, given the countless hours of Top Gear we'd watched together during my childhood. The journey from my home in Worcestershire last just over an hour. It was a bit more tense than anticipated due to my mum's worry with driving on the left side of the road. Nevertheless, we arrived safely and were promptly directed to a parking spot. Despite arriving an hour and a half after opening time, there was still ample parking available in a nearby field, a mere minute's walk from the farm shop. We certainly weren't alone in our venture, as we soon found ourselves at the end of a long queue to enter the quaint shop. With a resigned sigh, we joined the back of the line, hoping it would move faster than it appeared. The pleasant, sunny weather initially added to the charm of the day, but as temperatures soared to 25 degrees by our arrival time, we could feel the sun's rays taking a toll on our skin. Despite slathering on sunscreen that morning, my dad and I ended up resembling lobsters for the remainder of the day. One of my main gripes with the farm shop is the lack of shade. While it's lovely to bask in the sunshine, many of us found it unbearable not having any shelter from the sun during the hour-long queue. Because of this, it would be a good idea to provide some sort of sun protection, like a marquee, for parts of the queue. Especially on scorching hot days like this one. Just outside the shop, there was a table filled with locally grown fruit and veg, including strawberries, courgettes of various hues, spring onions, and broccoli. To the left of the entrance, there was also a 'cow juice' milk vending machine for customers to buy milk directly from local farmers, although this was out of service at the time. Despite the initial dread of the long queue, it turned out to be worth the wait. The shop was a bit smaller than I'd anticipated, but it had everything I'd hoped for and more. Think locally sourced meats and dairy products, to the popular Hawkestone ciders and lagers and Diddly Squat gin. While I could have easily whiled away more time perusing the shop, the queue system made me feel a bit hurried. The meats and cheeses were tempting, particularly the sausage rolls, but due to our plans later that day, I didn't get a chance to purchase any. However, I did manage to pick up some gin for my granddad's birthday, an empty Diddly Squat glass milk bottle, a jar of piccalilli pickle, and a fridge magnet. My parents opted for some locally roasted coffee and a 'bee juice' (honey) handmade soap bar. I initially thought the farm wouldn't have much else to offer, but made an unexpected discovery. As it was lunchtime, we decided to try out the bar behind the farm shop, having heard good things about their food. Initially, I was a bit let down by the menu, which seemed to only offer burgers or breakfast items. But despite being a rather unassuming line-up, the food ended up being surprisingly incredible. I chose a halloumi burger, while my parents both went for a 'Big View' burger. Then when our meals arrived, I was astounded. My halloumi burger was cooked to perfection, with a slice of roasted aubergine and harissa mayo providing a perfect balance of flavours, complemented by chilli and tomato chutney. My parents were equally impressed with their burgers, which featured an aged beet patty topped with cheddar, homemade burger sauce, caramelised onions and pickles. It's been more than a week since our trip, and I can't stop reminiscing about my burger - it could well be one of the finest I've ever tasted. The menu item alone has me yearning to undertake the hour-long journey back to the farm, particularly as the queue for them was significantly shorter than the one for the shop. I would really recommend it!
1News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 1News
'Prince William wants my product'
A Southland deer farmer has had a royal encounter with the Prince of Wales. Grant Lightfoot was travelling the world to promote his edible natural bale net invention, and this week he had a one-on-one encounter with Prince William. At the Groundswell Agricultural Show in England, William approached Lightfoot's stand, and the pair discussed the sustainable bale net wrap made from plant fibres. Grant then handed William a pamphlet and his Kiwi Econet business card. 'He wants my product on their farms,' Lightfoot said. ADVERTISEMENT Grant Lightfoot meets with the Prince of Wales. (Source: Supplied) The Kiwi Econet bale net wrap doesn't need to be removed, it is safe for cattle to eat, and is an eco-friendly option, removing the need for plastic. 'When I was talking to him, my leg was shaking so much, I thought it was going to fall off,' he said. While in the United Kingdom, Lightfoot also visited Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop. He told 1News he was in discussions with producers on the show to get his product featured on the hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm. Lightfoot's product was recently featured on TVNZ's Hyundai Country Calendar, available to view on TVNZ+.
