02/08/2026
π **Our 2026 Lambing Experience β Thank You!** π
We'd like to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly special few months here on the farm.
This year, we welcomed **35 young people and 21 adults** to our Lambing Experience. It has been a privilege to share this special time of year with so many families, giving them the opportunity to meet our newborn lambs, learn about sheep farming, and experience life on a working farm.
One of our main aims has always been to make the experience as accessible as possible. We know that family activities can be expensive, so we were delighted to offer **a quarter of the children's places free of charge**, helping to ensure that finances weren't a barrier to making memories together.
We're also incredibly grateful for the support of the **Holiday Playschemes & Activities for Disabled Children** fund, which enabled us to provide **four half-day sessions** for families. It was wonderful to see children and their families enjoying time outdoors, building confidence, learning about animal care, and creating lasting memories together in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
This year's programme would not have been possible without the generous support of the **Screwfix Foundation**. Their funding allowed us to repair and improve one of our outbuildings, creating a safe, warm and welcoming space where we could host our Lambing Experience during the winter months. These improvements have made a lasting difference and will benefit many more visitors in the years to come.
The feedback we've received has been overwhelming. Hearing how much families enjoyed meeting the lambs, feeding the sheep, asking questions, and experiencing farm life has reminded us why we are so passionate about opening our gates to the community. Watching children light up as they held a lamb for the first time or learned something new about farming has been incredibly rewarding.
A huge thank you to everyone who visited us this year, shared kind words, recommended us to others, and supported what we do. We'd also like to extend our sincere thanks to the **Holiday Playschemes & Activities for Disabled Children** fund and the **Screwfix Foundation**. Your support has helped us make our farm more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for local families.
We are already looking forward to Lambing Experience 2027 and can't wait to welcome both returning and new visitors back to the farm for another unforgettable season.
Thank you for being part of our journey. ππ