location: nr Thornbury, South Gloucestershire |
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Introduction: This one day course is designed to give you a complete introduction to keeping sheep, whether as pets, lawnmowers or fattening lambs. We will also cover an introduction to breeding your own lambs and what is involved. The Course: This is a combination of theory, demonstration and practice, with opportunities to participate at all levels. If you wish to sign up with a particularly keen partner, but just want to look, that is fine! There are plenty of jobs to occupy an Assistant Shepherd! Part One – Choosing your Sheep: The different uses for sheep, a discussion of the various types and breeds, their different uses & merits and what you should consider in making your choice. Part Two – Grazing & Feeding: Managing grassland for sheep – how much you will need, hedges, fencing and shelter and what to do in winter Part Three – Routine Management & Health: What needs doing on a daily, weekly & annual basis. The Shepherd’s Calendar. What equipment you need. How to handle a sheep – demonstrations & practicals Part Four – Advanced Shepherding: A brief look at breeding and lambing and its requirements. Equipment: Please wear warm, comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting messy and bring a waterproof coat and wellies or stout shoes. The lecturer is Jules Moore. You can camp onsite if there is space. Let us know if you are interested when you book. dates: see 'book online' below
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how
to book: |
if you can't open
the booking form, you need Acrobat
Reader - it's free |
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arrive: |
for a 10am prompt start |
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depart: |
after
the course finishes at 4pm |
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directions: |
sent with booking confirmation |
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what
to bring: |
pen and notebook; work clothes |
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let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£95, plus £10 per pitch (max 2 people) per night for camping if required Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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lunch: |
provided - made with ingredients from the smallholding |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
