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Something a little different! - Cobi 1200 mile Challenge

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 04:35PM
Tags: Pipers Farm, Cobi Bike
Filed in: General, Pipers Farm

In August of this year, my brother and 2 others undertook a monumental challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK. Along with Jack Cole & Ian Clegg, he cycled from John O'Groats to Lands End. Although a relatively popular route to undertake these days, they were the first to have ever undertaken the trip on a 7 seater bike! And to make the route that little bit harder, they cycled via all the major Cancer Research centres in the country. 4 weeks and 1200 miles later, they reached Lands End on the 28th of August, having enjoyed the company of around 250 other cyclists on their quite remarkable contraption!

Hoping to raise £50,000, the three of them really did achieve an amazing feat. I joined them for just 150 of the miles, and came to realise just how difficult cycling a 200kg bike, with no gears, such a distance was. The hills were absolutely punishing - the weather didn't help a few times either - but the downhills were certainly exhilarating and the whole experience truly memorable. Below are just a few of the photos of the trip, and if you would like to see some more please do pop along to www.cobiuk.com and have a look.

As part of the fundraising effort, Ed(my brother!) has organised an online auction of various items collected along the way. Included is the cycle helmet worn by Sir Steve Redgrave in his recent Trans-America ride, and also a one off offer to enjoy a Pipers Farm experience. Up to four people will be treated to a day of learning all about the farm, the butchery and at the end of the day enjoy a fantastic dinner here of all the fruits of your days experience!

Please do take a look - the bike is certainly unlike anything else!

The Pipers Team having a go!
A very proud Peter & Henri enjoying the finish!
Taking in the sights....
Jack & Ed at the finish!
A brief stop in Bodmin

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Crisp Winter Mornings!

Friday, October 22, 2010 at 10:06AM
Tags: Duck, Winter, Pipers Farm
Filed in: General, Pipers Farm, Duck, Christmas

There's no doubt that the Winter can have its drawbacks as a farmer! But I don't think there can be much better than the stunning sights of the Winter morning sun! I just couldn't resist a picture while walking Fly up the fields this morning - and by the looks of things the ducks don't mind a bit of Winter sun either!

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Two Gold awards - one for our Handmade Lamb & Mint Pie and one for our Red Ruby Steaks.
We are one of Rick Stein's Food Heroes — "Dedicated to supplying excellent-quality produce" Rick Stein
We are delighted to have been awarded Silver in the Taste of the West Retail awards! The category recognises food shops who excel in offering local produce, along with superb standards of customer service and a good overall shopping experience at Pipers Farm Shop.
Our Whole Plain Oven Ready Chickens were awarded Two Star Gold Stars!
They said our Ragù Bolognese had "Good aroma with complex notes of meat, herb & pepper. Meat is moist and tender, as are the vegetables. Overall flavour is good." Gold Stars for our Unsmoked Saddleback Ham, Sirloin Steak and Pork Tenderloin too!
Our Lamb, Aubergine & Tomato with Couscous was awarded 2 Gold Stars — at least 25 experts needed to reach unanimous agreement that the entry is absolutely stunning! "Very tender, excellent quality lamb. Good spicing. For a ready meal it's good quality, really well balanced."
One Star Gold Award goes to our Beef Stew with Herb Dumplings and our Handmade Lamb & Mint Pies — "Good looking pie. Golden top and bottom. Good smell of lamb and mint. Good thin pastry that's crisp. Well filled with tender lamb with good flavour."
Great Taste Award Gold Star Winner our sensational Lamb Burgers!
Winner of the BBC Best Food Producer Sophie Grigson said "Pipers Farm meat combines everything that I look for – it comes from contented animals that have been well cared for, it’s hung, trimmed and prepared with dedicated expertise, and above all it tastes marvellous."
Pipers Farm Red Ruby Beef was the overall winner at the Taste of Excellence Awards held at House of Commons - Food and Farming Industry Awards
Our Red Ruby Beef Mince was awarded Silver at Taste of the West Awards. "Scrupulously trimmed of any gristle and with just the right amount of fat. No shrinkage and full of flavour."
We were awarded a Bronze Taste of the West Award for our Red Ruby Silverside of Beef "Versatile boneless joint with thin layer of natural fat cover."