This month Jill and John Vickers from the Bridge 67 Butchers and Farm Shop in Kibworth came to present some of their produce for a taster session and to talk about their approach to lifestock management.

The Vickers family have farmed in the area since the 1930s and have build up a productive beef and sheep farm breeding Limousin cattle and Masham sheep (which come from Yorkshire and – according to John – have a right old attitude). John talked about their approach to sustainability, good animal husbandry and their passion for good local produce. The Butchers Shop is run by Jill and is a key part of their aim to offer products from Farm to Fork and Nose to Tail. In addition to the beef and lamb from the farm sells pork from Jill’s sister’s Leicestershire farm, sausages, pies, eggs and a fine array of locally produced English cheeses. Jill cooked Sausage Papardelle for us and we got to try some of the cheeses as well – delicious!

The evening was fun and informative and their passion for the farm and their produce was obvious as they patiently answered all our questions (top tip: if you are not sure what to do with your silverside roast – go ask Jill!).

Apart from their shop website, Bridge 67 (named after the bridge over the Grand Union Canal on their land) has a Facebook Page where they keep their customers and fans up to date with what is happening on the farm. Look out for information about their open day during the lambing season on 22nd March!

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