Lambing weekend coming to Sparsholt College (From Hampshire Chronicle)
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Lambing weekend coming to Sparsholt College
12:00pm Wednesday 11th January 2012 in Villages
More than 600 lambs are expected to be born at Sparsholt College in the next few weeks
THE next lambing weekend at Sparsholt College near Winchester will be held at the end of January.
Taking place on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29, the event usually attracts thousands of visitors.
The college has around 350 ewes and the new arrivals will be overseen by students led by shepherd John Garrett.
He said: “This is second nature to me and by the time the entire flock has lambed the students will have helped deliver at least 660 lambs.
“However, many people have not witnessed such an occasion and we find they are intrigued and have lots of questions which we are more than delighted to answer.”
Other activities over the weekend will include ‘hug a Husky’, watch milking, dog agility and Farrier demonstrations.
Face painting, craft activities and exploring tractors and farm machinery will also be available to keep children amused.
The college will be open from 9.30am to 3.30pm and entry costs £5 or £3.50 for under-16s. Family passes are also available.
Dogs are not allowed, and pregnant women are advised to stay away as there is a risk of disease in lambing that can lead to miscarriage.
