Jules Hudson announces career news away from Escape to the Country and tells fans it’s ‘the start of something exciting’
JULES Hudson has announced some exciting career news away from Escape to the Country telling fans it’s ‘the start of something exciting.’
The presenter has been “perfecting his skills” learning to make fine furniture all summer after teaming up with his local reclamation yard in Hereford to sell some of his wares.
The Jules Store opens on Saturday, November 16 at @warehouse701 in Hereford.
Jules said in an Instagram post: “I’ll be there ready to say hello! It’s been a long journey but the start of something exciting, which I hope you’ll enjoy too! New items are coming every day, and I can’t wait to see what you think.”
The Cash in The Attic presenter also mentioned a Christmas Jules pop up event happening on December 5 at the same venue.
Earlier this year, Jules announced the venture and wrote on Instagram: “As part of their own imaginative re-launch, they are also providing retail space for a number of local artisans and makers, including me!”
This is an important milestone for Jules who has had a difficult few years after experiencing three tragic losses close together.
Jules’ dad Clifford tragically passed away aged 93 back in 2022, leaving the presenter devastated.
Clifford’s death left his son ‘struggling to grieve’ as he remembered his father with a touching tribute.
The presenter said: “He was a great guy, I loved him to bits. When you are trying to steer your loved ones through the final stages of their lives, it is really challenging and it’s very emotional.”
He suffered two more losses in the form of his beloved pet dogs to cancer.
Jules is also known for the Channel 5 series This Week on the Farm, alongside Helen Skelton and, of course, BBC‘s Countryfile.
Before TV he also had a career in the armed forces, with the Army Reserves serving with the NATO Battlegroup in Estonia in 2018.
He is also a member of the Royal Naval Reserve and shared a moving story for Armistace Day.
He wrote on Instagram: “Well folks, as we pay our respects on Remembrance Day, we can look back upon a momentous year of military commemorations, not least the 80th anniversary of the D.Day landings and the battle for Arnhem.
“Having originally joined the Army Reserve I’ve finally followed family tradition and heeded to the call of the sea, to now be a proud member of the Royal Navy Reserve. This is my story; this is why I remember. We will remember them.”