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Down On The Farm – Sledmere Rare Breed and Smallholder Rally

September 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

A great day for all the family.

Join us for a fun filled family day out ‘Down on the Farm’

A special chance to meet the goats, sheep, pigs and horses who live on the Farm Park, along with some of their friends who will be with us for the day. Local Suffolk Punch Horse duo Miri and Dusty will be here to entertain in our arena, along with our own Shires Horses. Walter will also be on hand to entertain his fans.

Our prize winning flock of Leicester Longwool Sheep will be on hand to teach the children how to be ‘Young Handlers’, with a chance for them to join in our classes to win rosettes. Alongside them you can meet Dartmoors and Herdwick Sheep. We will also have York Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers will be with us to show the process of spinning wool.

Fun farm yard themed games for all of the family. Face painting* and lots more

Local beekeepers, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust and the Rare Breed Survival Trust will all be on hand to show us all about the work they do preserving the local countryside.

Do you grow your own veg? Children can enter our fun veg classes, including wonky veg and Vegetable-pals ( making your new pal out of veg) – please keep an eye on social media for full classes and entry details.

Our Artisan Market will also be running within the grounds alongside this event

* Small extra charge applies

Normal admission prices apply

FREE for Sledmere Friends members

Contact Information

Contact: Lindsey Karavics
Tel: 01377 236637
Email: lindseykaravics@sledmerehouse.co.uk

Details

Date:
September 8, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue

Sledmere House
Driffield North Humberside YO25 3XG + Google Map
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