One tonne of dead sheep buried at Cornish camp site
18 December 2020 |
The case was heard at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday 14 December
The owner of a Cornwall-based camping business has admitted to burying more than a tonne of dead sheep at the site.
Kevin Hutchings has pleaded guilty to seven charges of failing to provide adequate care to animals and failing to properly dispose of 1,250kg of animal by products.
Cornwall Council officials and a vet from the Animal Plant and Health Agency visited Pattacott Farm Camping and Glamping site in January and February 2020 and found appalling conditions .
Kevin Hill, prosecuting for Cornwall Council, told Plymouth Magistrates’ Court that Hutchings, 50, had failed to provide poultry, sheep, pigs and cattle with adequate care.
hEnlightenment Cafe
Kevin Hutchings is performing at Cafe Voltaire November 7 at 8 p.m. The enlightened cafe is in Art Space, upstairs from Books and Company.
hCraving carving?
The Northern B.C. Woodcarvers are looking for some new blood and are holding a Come Carve With Us meeting at Studio 2880 November 19 at 7 p.m. If you’re interested, or have any questions call Brenda at 963-7573.
hThe sounds of dessert
The Fort George Baptist Church presents Sounds of Music and Dessert Evening, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. Come for an evening of musical enjoyment featuring musicians from Fort George Baptist and special guests from the community. Reception with dessert and coffee to follow. Admission is free or by donation to the Fort George Baptist music program.