Diet regime inspires couple to launch new venison enterprise

A household name in the shearing world, Matt Smith, alongside his wife, Pip, has swapped the clippers for the butcher’s block as part of his new venison venture. Ruth Wills paid them a visit.

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Diet regime inspires couple to launch new venison enterprise

A household name in the shearing world, Matt Smith, alongside his wife, Pip, has swapped the clippers for the butcher's block as part of his new venison venture. Ruth Wills finds out more. Nestled...

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