MORE than 2,500 visitors flocked to a Meon Valley farm to meet its newest lambs.
People from across Hampshire visited Westlands Farm Shop for its annual four-day lambing event.
Despite the muddy conditions, guests donned their wellies to greet and cuddle the newest additions to the Westlands flock of Romney sheep. The day boasted family-friendly lamb cuddles and local farming education.
The event provided an opportunity for children to witness farming in action and learn about the lambing season first-hand. There was also face-painting, a bouncy castle and a barbecue grill.
Kayleigh Collett, of Westlands Farm Shop, expressed her delight to see such a big turn-out for the lambing days.
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She said: “We had so many messages this year asking when our lambing days would be returning - it’s always been a really popular event and I was so pleased to see so many visitors once again this year.
“Being aware of local agriculture and food production is so important for children. We like to use these days as an opportunity for learning and seeing farming first-hand.”
One visitor said: “We had such a fantastic time at the lambing event and our children are already counting down the days until next year!
“It was so lovely to see them have such a close encounter with the lambs.”
Westlands Farm Shop is based in the Meon Valley and offers a range of locally sourced groceries and gifts as well as its own butchery. For more information, visit westlandsfarmshop.co.uk.
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