WHILE many lowland sheep farmers across the UK have already completed or are nearing the end of the of the 2021 lambing season, the more up country custodians of the countryside, among them members of NEMSA – the North of England Mule Sheep Association - are still in full swing now that Spring has finally sprung on the northern hills. The curators of the all-purpose North of England Mule ewe are once again hoping for plenty of fit and healthy lambs on the ground, though last year will certainly take some beating. Despite Covid-19 and the national lockdown – sheep farmers are, of course, familiar with self-isolation during lambing time! – NEMSA’s national chairman, Chris Harrison, described 2020 lambing as “probably the best in my living memory.”
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Eden primary school develops new play area for pupils
A new outdoor play area and has been developed at a Cumbrian primary school.
Brough Community Primary School, located just off the A685 in the village, has developed the outdoor play area for its reception and year one pupils in Acorns Class.
Using the River Eden as a theme, they have a new all-weather play surface. Play equipment has been installed around this and the unique Andy Goldsworthy sculpture in the school grounds, using stone from the same quarry as the original design.
Behind the school, staff and volunteers have worked hard to redevelop allotments and a new wildlife area. Planting beds have been revitalised and pathways laid throughout this and the play area.