Our Turtledove Heroes

Posted on Monday 21 May 2012

When you next tuck in to a bowl of Jordans Cereals, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are helping us save one of Britain’s favourite farmland birds – just by munching. That’s because two of Jordans farms are at the forefront of a new project launched last...

Still time to win tickets to the Hay Festival!

Posted on Monday 14 May 2012

Hurry if you want to win the Silver ticekt we're giving away to this year's Hay Festival (31 May – 10June 2012). Highlights include Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel, former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, and the best-selling authors Philippa Gregory and Ian McEwan. To find out how to enter, click here.

WIN TICKETS TO BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW!

Posted on Monday 14 May 2012

Looking for some foodie heaven? Well, we’re giving away three pairs of tickets to the BBC Good Food Show Summer (13-17 June 2012) to three lucky Jordans fans. All you have to do is email us telling us which Jordans Cereals product is your foodie heaven, and you could...

Competition: Is your garden a wildlife haven?

Posted on Monday 14 May 2012

If bumblebees love your borders, hedgehogs hog your hedgerows, and creepy crawlies live among your log piles, there’s still just enough time to enter The Big Widlife Garden Competition. The Wildlife Trusts and the RHS are looking for the UK’s best garden nature reserves to inspire others to take action...

Photography comp for country lovers!

Posted on Thursday 10 May 2012

If you fancy yourself as the next David Bailey and love the countryside, you could be in with the chance of winning one of six £500 prizes in the latest National Countryside Photography Competition. Organised by our friends at The Prince’s Countryside Fund, this year’s theme is ‘Life in the...

HEDGEROW HUMOUR

Posted on Tuesday 8 May 2012

With nearly 6000 entries to our Hedgerow Howlers caption competition, it wasn’t easy picking winners, but it sure was a lot of fun! Thanks so much to all of you who put your comedy skills to the test, and brought the Hedgerow Hero stars of our adverts to life with...

WIN TICKETS TO THE HAY FESTIVAL!

Posted on Wednesday 2 May 2012

The Hay Festival is just around the corner with yet another incredible international programme of writers and thinkers to sink your teeth in to. This year’s highlights include Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel, former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, and the best-selling authors Philippa Gregory and Ian McEwan.

All of a flutter…

Posted on Thursday 26 April 2012

Keep your eyes peeled while out and about this summer, and you could be lucky enough to spot one of Britain’s rarest butterflies. That’s because, thanks to last year’s record-breaking spring, numbers of some of our most threatened species are on the up! According to a recent report from Butterfly...

Bee News: Native black honeybee makes a comeback!

Posted on Tuesday 24 April 2012

The plight of the humble bee is something we really care about here at Jordans – so it’s good news that one of Britain’s native pollinators, the black honeybee, is making a comeback! Britain’s black honeybees were previously thought to be extinct everywhere except our most northerly reaches, but according...

Happy St George's Day!

Posted on Monday 23 April 2012

A week for green fingers….

Posted on Monday 16 April 2012

It’s National Gardening Week (16-22 April 2012), and whether you’re already green-fingered, or can barely keep a cactus alive, it’s a great opportunity to take advantage of some of the UK’s leading gardening expertise from organisers The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Three Cheers for British Strawberries!

Posted on Wednesday 11 April 2012

We’re sure you’ve missed them - we certainly have. Because breakfast never tasted so sweet than when garnished with a handful of fresh British strawberries. That’s why this week is cause for celebration, because the first batch of British-grown strawberries have hit the supermarket shelves, ready for you to stir...

HAPPY EASTER!!

Posted on Thursday 5 April 2012

It’s Maundy Thursday, which means the long weekend is just around the corner, and Easter celebrations will soon be underway. So all that’s left to say is have a very Happy Easter from us all here at Jordans! Here’s hoping the Easter Bunny pays a visit….!

GARDEN BIRDS STILL NEED YOUR HELP

Posted on Thursday 29 March 2012

In January, we asked you to take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, to help the charity find out which garden birds are thriving and which ones need some help. An incredible 600,000 people took part in the survey, and the results, published yesterday, show mixed fortunes for...

SALTY TALES

Posted on Wednesday 28 March 2012

This week is Salt Awareness Week (26th March – 1st April), and here at Jordans we are very proud to say that there is absolutely no added salt in any of our products, simply because it all tastes great without it thank you very much.

TASTY TREATS FOR LAUGHS!

Posted on Wednesday 14 March 2012

We love a good joke here at Jordans HQ, and so anyone who can make us fall off our chairs laughing deserves some lip-smacking goodies in return. That’s why we’ve launched our Hedgerow Hero Caption Competition to test your comedy skills.

On the look out for spring…

Posted on Friday 9 March 2012

Want a great project to keep the kids busy this weekend? Then sign up for the latest fun-packed Wildsquare survey, and find all the information you need for spotting the first signs of spring. You can also follow their great blog, which will arm you with loads of creepy crawly...

Bill on Delia this week!

Posted on Monday 5 March 2012

You know you’ve hit the big time when Delia Smith’s asking your foodie views. Check out this fab interview with our very own Bill Jordan on Delia Online, and hear how he made his first ever granola recipe in his mum’s kitchen, and why his secret past as a drumming...

Foodie Friday

Posted on Friday 2 March 2012

There are some great foodie events taking place this weekend for British food lovers across the country. If you’re in East Anglia try to get along to Feast East, which will be jam-packed full of tasty regional treats from handmade chocolates, local cheeses and mouthwatering bakes, to British oils, pickles...

JORDANS’ FARMER WINS CONSERVATION AWARD

Posted on Thursday 1 March 2012

Great news this week, as one of our lovely farmers, Mark Tufnell from Gloucestershire who grows the tasty oats for our porridge, was presented with a Barn Owl Conservation Award by environmental campaigner and botanist, David Bellamy.

TAKE A LEAP FOR WILDLIFE!

Posted on Wednesday 29 February 2012

It’s leap year, which means you have this fabulously exciting extra day just burning a hole in your diary. What on EARTH are you going to do with it? Well, you could rearrange your sock drawer, or perhaps have a stab at removing the mildew accumulating around the bathroom tiles...

Want to help the humble bee?

Posted on Thursday 23 February 2012

Well, according to new research you can, by simply planting the right flowers in your garden. According to the study carried out by biologists at the University of Sussex, some common garden plants have a 100-fold difference in their lure to bees.

DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS GRANOLA PANCAKES

Posted on Tuesday 21 February 2012

Chances are you’ll be using at least one meal today as an excuse to eat copious amounts of pancakes. Well, it’s only Pancake Day once a year, so why not go the whole hog and have pancakes for every meal? We love these crunchy granola griddle-cakes from the fab food...

CELEBRATE MARMALADE WEEK

Posted on Monday 20 February 2012

When it comes to a quintessentially British breakfast, marmalade has to be the go-to spread every time. And if you’ve ever tried it stirred into your morning porridge, you’ll know why we’re getting so excited about the first ever National Marmalade Week that kicks off this weekend with the World’s...

GIVE A BROOD A HOME!

Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2012

Very soon, our feathered friends will be returning to our shores ready to nest. Sadly though, very often our winter home improvements mean that we’ve unknowingly blocked up the holes, nooks and crannies that these little birds once called home.

Love Letters

Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2012

Say it with something sweet this Valentine’s Day by whipping up these quick, easy and oh-so delicious ‘I Love You’ cookies. Containing the not-so-secret ingredient of our moreish Super Berry Muesli, these berrylicious treats are not only better for you than a box of chocolates, but most importantly, will really...

3 Gifts for Nature Lovers

Posted on Friday 10 February 2012

Forget the wining and dining, and instead go a little wild this Valentine’s Day...

HEDGEROW HOWLERS!

Posted on Thursday 9 February 2012

The stars of our new TV advert may be the crème de la crème of hedgerow heroes, but even professionals like these sometimes need more than one take... check out their bloopers here.

TUNE IN TONIGHT!

Posted on Wednesday 8 February 2012

Don't miss tonight's Bees, Butterflies and Blooms (BBC Two, 8pm). It's the first in a new three-part series all about how the decline of our favourite pollinators is making the future of our food supply look increasingly rocky. It's scary stuff, but essential watching for anyone who cares about Britain's wildlife.

IT’S BRAMLEY APPLE WEEK!

Posted on Monday 6 February 2012

We Brits love our apples (in fact we grow at least a couple of thousand varieties), but there’s just one of these fruity beauties, that is so very special that a whole week has been named after it.

PUDDING TIME!

Posted on Monday 6 February 2012

Yorkshire pudding time, that is, because the first Sunday of every February is a celebration of one our favourite British regional dishes. Whether you like it traditional with roast beef, as a tasty toad-in-the-hole, or with a generous serving of strawberry jam for dessert, make sure it’s homemade! It couldn’t...

Hogwatch!

Posted on Wednesday 1 February 2012

Yes, it’s time for these prickly little fellas to start waking up from their winter slumber ready for spring. And since today sees the launch of the 2012 Hibernation Survey, if you do happen to see a hedgehog rootling around the undergrowth, make sure you register your spot with our...

Drum roll please....

Posted on Monday 30 January 2012

...because on Wednesday our brand spanking new advert begins to air. Watch out for some hedgerow heroes talking about how Jordans helps provide homes for British wildlife. But if you really can't wait to see it, view it here.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it…

Posted on Saturday 28 January 2012

…is counting some birds this weekend! Because there’s nothing better than sitting down with a cuppa and watching the birds from your window, and this Saturday and Sunday you can put that idle time to good use by taking part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.

Honey, it’s Friday!

Posted on Friday 27 January 2012

Today, we’re thinking about porridge… because there’s nothing like it for brightening up a dark January morning. Dolloped with jam, drizzled with honey, scattered with seeds or bubbling with British berries – Bill Jordan himself calls it soul food.

Smoothie Thursday

Posted on Thursday 26 January 2012

Add some zing to your Thursday morning with this Oaty Cranberry Smoothie.

HAPPY BURNS NIGHT!

Posted on Wednesday 25 January 2012

Today is Robbie Burns’ birthday, and to mark the anniversary of one of Britain’s best-known poets, households across Scotland will be cooking up their haggis, neeps and tatties, and raising a wee dram to this famous Scot.

On-the-go Wednesday

Posted on Wednesday 25 January 2012

No time to stop? Knocked up in a jiffy, these Energy Bars are the perfect grab and go brekkie. Fast food never tasted so good…

Trifle Tuesday

Posted on Tuesday 24 January 2012

Sounds naughty, looks lovely, tastes dreamy….

Muesli Monday

Posted on Sunday 22 January 2012

Kick-start Farmhouse Breakfast Week with this Mixed Spice Muesli with a trio of toppings.

Check out these little balls of fluff and feel very, very proud…

Posted on Friday 13 January 2012

…because without you buying our cereals or cereal bars, these baby Barn Owls, or owlets, might never have been born. That’s because the farmers who grow oats, wheat and barley for Jordans actively farm for wildlife thanks to a scheme called Conservation Grade which Bill Jordan helped set up over...

Weird weather sees wildlife boom (but they still need a helping hand from you)

Posted on Thursday 5 January 2012

Last year’s weather may have been unusual with the warmest April and second warmest Autumn on record, but it seems it was good news for Britain’s wildlife, with experts at the National Trust reporting booms in populations of grey seals, avocets, spring insects and autumn berries.

BANISH THE BLUES WITH BIRDSONG

Posted on Saturday 24 December 2011

We love bird song; there’s nothing like a rousing dawn chorus to lift our mood, and it looks like you agree. Because when the National Trust launched their Winter Solstice campaign encouraging people to listen to five minutes of birdsong to combat the winter blues this time last year, the...

WIN A FAMILY BOARD GAME!

Posted on Thursday 15 December 2011

Protect your chickens from foxes, sell your produce at the village fair, and stop your animals from escaping, with this new family board game with an eco-twist! Go Green is the environment-lovers Monopoly, in which players move their wheelbarrows around the board filling them with fruit, veg and livestock to...

Give British this Christmas

Posted on Thursday 15 December 2011

With the same old chain shops and uninspiring department stores, it’s no wonder that Christmas shopping is more a chore than a joy these days. But now we’ve found the perfect way to put the feel-good factor back into giving.

Tree-cycle!

Posted on Wednesday 14 December 2011

Don’t bin your Christmas cards this year – turn them into trees by dropping them off at your local Marks & Spencer. The High Street favourite is working in partnership with our friends at The Woodland Trust, and has pledged to plant a tree for every 1000 cards that are...

Bug Hotels!

Posted on Tuesday 13 December 2011

Bugs and beasties deserve holidays too, which is why we loved the idea of the two new bug hotels at RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Made using old pallets, and filled with lots of recycled materials from the garden like old flower pots, garden canes, twigs, straw and off-cuts of wood,...

Help us save Britain's Butterflies

Posted on Monday 12 December 2011

A recent report has revealed that three-quarters of Britain’s butterfly species have fallen into decline over the last ten years, making our commitment to providing homes for wildlife stronger than ever before. Recent findings from Butterfly Conservation and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology have revealed that 72% of species...

New App for Bird Lovers

Posted on Monday 12 December 2011

Identify birds in an instant with the RSPB’s new Love Birds app for the iPhone. With details of 267 UK species, you can browse by name, location or habitat, listen to audio recordings of birdsong, and access expert descriptions of each species.

HELP OUR WOODLAND FLORA AND FAUNA

Posted on Friday 2 December 2011

Although we now have more woodland in England than 20 years ago, our woodland flora and fauna are still declining, according to a new report by Plantlife. The report called Forestry Recommissioned, has revealed that a lack of management has led to darker woods, where plants cannot flourish, causing the...

SCOT FREE CELEBRATIONS!

Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2011

Pour yourself a wee dram and raise a toast to all things Scottish this St Andrew’s Day. The 30th November is Scotland’s national day of celebration, and will be marked by events and parties galore across the country.

RIVER COTTAGE'S NEW GREEN ENERGY CAMPAIGN

Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2011

‘Small steps, taken by lots of people can make big change,’ has long been the River Cottage message, and after successful campaigns such as Landshare and Fishfight, they now want communities to work together to tackle the nation’s carbon footprint.

CELEBRATE TREES!

Posted on Friday 25 November 2011

Change your view and plant a tree near you this National Tree Week. Launched to mark the start of the winter planting season, organisers The Tree Council are calling on everyone to put one tree in the ground and help your local environment.

WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE...

Posted on Wednesday 23 November 2011

Have a truly traditional Christmas this December and serve up a goose with your Christmas dinner. According to British Goose Producers, goose is not only succulent and flavoursome as a result of their natural open-air lifestyles, but easier to cook than most people think.

LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS!

Posted on Monday 21 November 2011

5000 members of the public were treated to a hot lunch in London on Friday made entirely from ingredients that would otherwise have ended up in landfill. From wonky vegetables that the supermarkets won’t stock, to battered old fruit that is perfect for juicing, this event organised by Feeding the...

'GIN' BERRIES BOUNCE BACK

Posted on Friday 18 November 2011

G&T fans can breathe a sigh of relief, because the berry behind one of the most quintessentially British tipples has recently been brought back from the brink of extinction. Last year Juniper, the fruit of which is an essential ingredient in gin, was found to be in serious decline in...

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE!

Posted on Friday 18 November 2011

Thirteen spoon-billed sandpipers have been re-homed at WWT Reserve in Slimbridge this week, as part of an international campaign to save this much-loved shorebird from extinction. As one of the planet’s most endangered species, the birds were sent from Russia to the UK where the milder climate is more-suited to...

DON’T MISS…To the Manor Reborn

Posted on Thursday 17 November 2011

DON’T MISS…To the Manor Reborn

GAME FOR THE GOOD LIFE

Posted on Thursday 17 November 2011

Protect your chickens from foxes, sell your produce at the village fair, and stop your animals from escaping, with this new family board game with an eco-twist! Go Green is the environment-lovers Monopoly, in which players move their wheelbarrows around the board filling them with fruit, veg and livestock to...

BEST WOODLAND WATERING HOLES

Posted on Tuesday 15 November 2011

Raise a toast to British woodland this winter, at one of the top ten pubs near woodland walks. Picked by Camra, and featured on The Woodland Trusts’ Visit Woods website, the selection includes rural watering holes from up and down the country such as the Applecross Inn in the Highlands,...

BRITAIN’S BEAUTY BOUND

Posted on Thursday 10 November 2011

Pour over some of the most breath-taking images of the Great British countryside when you buy PICTURE Perfect, the new bookazine from Archant Life. This one-off publication commemorating the Archant Life and the Prince’s Countryside Fund 2011 competition to find the most beautiful images of the British countryside, features the...

Grow A Great Oak

Posted on Monday 31 October 2011

Plant an acorn and grow a mighty oak this autumn - ok, you might have to wait a good few years for it to reach maturity, but according to the RSPB, native oak trees are key for biodiversity and support a huge variety of different wildlife from jays, who hoard...

Feed The Birds

Posted on Monday 31 October 2011

The clocks have just gone back and the nights are drawing in, which means it’s time to give a thought to our feathery friends. According to the RSPB the extra food, water and shelter we provide for our garden birds this winter could mean the difference between life and death.

Garden Lovers App

Posted on Monday 31 October 2011

The National Trust’s new iPhone garden app means that you can explore their 150 gardens in England, Wales and Northern Ireland wherever you are! Free to download, you can search for a garden near you and receive a taster of exactly what to expect with a detailed description and beautiful imagery.

Down On The Farm Again

Posted on Friday 21 October 2011

Sunday evenings are complete once more! Who hasn’t missed curling up on the sofa for a delicious hour spent with the lovely Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall at River Cottage? Well, I certainly have, and last Sunday he was back on our screens with a new series, new haircut, and brand new...

Do Your Bit For The Birds And The Bees

Posted on Wednesday 5 October 2011

The farmers who grow Jordans Cereals have dedicated 10% of their land to wildlife-friendly habitats for 25 years – now Jordans is challenging you to do the same with the launch of their 10% Challenge! There are one million acres of gardens in the UK, and if all of us...

Kingfishers Bounce Back

Posted on Wednesday 5 October 2011

There’s nothing like the thrill of seeing the blue flash of a kingfisher as it darts along the riverbank, and despite two harsh winters triggering a fall in numbers, a new survey has found the species is bouncing back.

Village SOS Competition

Posted on Wednesday 5 October 2011

Get in quick, if you want to turn your community business dream in to reality. The Big Lottery Fund is giving away £5.3m in support of inspiring business ideas that will bring people together in rural areas across the UK, but there are just three weeks until entry closes.

Give It Some Welly

Posted on Wednesday 5 October 2011

Put those worn-out welly boots to good use by donating them to an RSPB nature reserve. Saltholme Wildlife Reserve and Discovery Park near Middlesborough, wants your old gum boots to turn into mini gardens that will be used to guide visitors around the wildlife reserve.