This is a one-day introduction for those who would like to keep a few sheep and will be led by Alan Adcock (click on his name to see more about him). 

The topics covered will be:  Why keep sheep?  How many?  Which breed?  How do I start?  To breed or just to fatten, or for pets?  Maintenance - cleaning, worming, shearing etc.  Some of the problems.  Laws concerning sheep, and those for having an organic flock. 

We hope to have lambs for you to handle at this time of the year, from our resident Cheviot flock.  And we shall also be demonstrating how to up-end an adult sheep and clip its hooves.

Comments from participants:

Very practical  & informative.  Plenty of helpful tips.  Fascinating speaker.

The was very informative.  We were given plenty of time to ask questions and our tutor had all the answers!  Lunch was yummy and I felt very welcome in Anne's home.  Thank you for a great day!

Lovely to hear from an old countryman with such a depth and wealth of experience.  Very enjoyable day.

Fantastic welcome and lunch, cake, biscuits.  Found Alan very interesting and informative.  Could have listenend to him for hours. 

It's great to hear somebody talk from experience.  Thank you for yet another great day!