EuroMillions winner Adrian quits ‘pasty obsession’ for clever business move
Ade, who scooped a £148million EuroMillions jackpot with then-wife Gillian in 2012, has planted what look to be meunier grapes.But at the time of Colin’s death in December 2019 his share of the prize money had dwindled by around £40m.
Another anonymous winner scooped up a prize of £123,458,008 in the June Superdraw rollover.But Adrian split from Gillian the following year because of the stress of the win.Adrian and Gillian won 190 million euros in a EuroMillions draw in August 2012, which came to just over £148 million.After divorcing in 2013, he failed to woo ex-sausage factory worker Marta Jarosz — but fell for stable girl Sam Burbidge.
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Colin and Christine Weir landed the colossal prize money in 2011 and were Europe’s second-biggest winners until someone in Italy won a jackpot worth £193m in 2019.Another anonymous winner found their fortune during the Superdraw jackpot rollover in April 2018, securing £121,328,187.She left him in 2017, taking 30 prize horses Adrian bought.They splashed the cash at an astounding rate of £100,000 a week before tragedy struck.
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The couple won a record-breaking £184million jackpot in May 2022 and shared hopes of a Hawaiian holiday and a new horse box for their children’s ponies.“As our climate gets warmer, it is easier to ripen these grapes to a quality which in turn can create quality sparkling wines.”
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Jane Clare, of wine blog One Foot in the Grapes, said: “If Mr Bayford is planting grapes to make fizz, he’ll be adding his own sparkle to our home-grown wines which are taking off.
- Anonymous winner – £195,707,000
And it could prove profitable for ex-postie Ade, 53, as the region is tipped to compete with Champagne as the climate here gets warmer.
Joe bought his winning ticket online on May 10, 2022, and the following morning received an email with good news.
- Joe and Jess Thwaite – £184,262,899.10
He spent the millions living a life of luxury, forking out for sports cars, property and the football club he supported.
Ade, who is due to marry Tracey this summer, took the £12million pad off the market after failing to find a buyer.
The successful participant chose to remain anonymous.
A UK ticket-holder scooped the record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million on July 19 2022 – the biggest National Lottery win of all time.
It might have worked out in the end for Adrian though as the former postman was seen smiling with ambulance worker Tracey Biles last year.
- Colin and Chris Weir, £161,653,000
Former social worker and teacher Frances set up two charitable foundations after she and her husband hit the jackpot.
He left money for their children Carly and Jamie.
The English wine industry produced 22million bottles last year, up from 5.3million in 2017.
LOTTERY winner Adrian Bayford could be spraying the bubbly again — after creating a vineyard on his estate.
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She estimates that she has already given away £60 million to charitable causes, as well as friends and family.
- Adrian and Gillian Brayford – £148,600,000
One said: “It’s fantastic to see Adrian using his fortune to explore new ventures. It shows what a fantastic influence Tracey is on him.
Following nine rollovers, one ticketholder bagged the £122,550,350 jackpot last April.
Britain’s previous EuroMillions record holders were Joe and Jess Thwaite.
Both 54, they were enjoying a holiday in Fuerteventura, celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.
As he learnt of the huge win, he was in disbelief and initially kept it for himself as he did not want to disturb his wife, who was sleeping.
But they then discovered the big EuroMillions win.
- Frances and Patrick Connolly – £114,969,775
“Hopefully we’ll all be able to buy Chateau Bayford soon.”
The couple from Colne, Lancashire, took home £61 million on January 30 2024.
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- Richard and Debbie Nuttall – £61,000,000
Pals say the move was inspired by green-fingered fiancée Tracey Biles, 45, who has transformed the grounds since moving in to Ade’s pile in Haverhill, on the Suffolk/Essex border.
Richard revealed they originally thought they had won £2.60, but then received another email telling the pair to check their account.
They scooped almost £115 million on New Year’s Day 2019.
A vineyard may also improve the property’s saleability.
The holder, who remains anonymous to this day, amassed the fortune with just one lucky ticket.
- 2019 – £123million
Colin and Christine divorced shortly before his death after being married for 38 years.
- 2021 – £122million
It is one of the three main varieties used in the production of Champagne — but his fizz cannot carry the name as it is not from the French region.
The couple bought a Grade II listed estate in Cambridgeshire, complete with cinema and billiards room, but it was sold in 2021.
- 2018 – £121million
Joe, a communications sales engineer, and Jess, who runs a hairdressing salon with her sister, have been married for 11 years and have two children.
