Our open mornings will be taking place on Wednesday 6th November at our Brockham site and on Thursday 7th November at our Betchworth Site. Both open mornings will start at 9.30am sharp and places must be booked in advance via the links below:
Brockham Open Morning https://forms.office.com/e/YzJLwdX4YA
Betchworth Open Morning https://forms.office.com/e/6YePw68buY
On Friday 6th of May 2016, next to North Downs’ own field (on the farm) an exciting event occurred. The 498 sheep, were going to be sheared.
Lots of the children wanted to know what was going on. Although the shearers were busy, your good reporters persevered until the story unfolded.
How long does it take to shear one sheep?
‘It takes about forty seconds for my assistants to shear one of the sheep.’
What happens to the wool once it’s off the sheep?
‘It gets sold to make jumpers and clothing, then it goes to the shops for you and me to wear.’
How often do your sheep need to be sheared?
‘Anywhere between 1 and 3 times a year’
Will the sheep be back again next year?
‘Yes, they will be, hopefully with some new arrivals!’
Lauren Wilson and Jasmine Fellows
