Yahoo Lifestyle Lamb-feeding event expanded ahead of spring return
A popular lamb-feeding event has been re-designed and expanded ahead of its return this spring.
The newly rebranded 'The Great Spring Adventure' will be held at The Chester House Estate, near Irchester, Northamptonshire, and will feature a bigger offering following the success of last year's event.
Up to 100 cade lambs - which are orphaned and bottle fed - will be housed in a barn where visitors can meet and feed them and hear from experts about how they care for the animals.
The event will also feature an Easter egg hunt, Easter arts and crafts and a new golden egg hunt.
Jane Bethea, director of public health, communities and leisure at North Northamptonshire Council, said it would teach visitors about the "dedication" it takes from the farming community to "raise and care for lambs".
"We can't wait to welcome thousands of visitors to be part of this heartwarming tradition, guided by our expert lamb welfare team from Watermeadow Park," she said.
"The team have been working closely with colleagues in the public health team to ensure that everyone is safe whilst enjoying the experience."
The event will take place between 5 and 21 April and will also offer quiet special educational needs and disabilities (Send) sessions.
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