{"id":141022,"date":"2025-03-13T17:09:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T17:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/?p=141022"},"modified":"2025-03-14T11:55:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T11:55:55","slug":"springtime-magic-at-lambing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/springtime-magic-at-lambing\/","title":{"rendered":"Springtime magic as Lambing and Zoo weekends heralded a success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-slideshow av-m87lhajk-3da8b17b13b6e53f0941184c99dafa0a avia-slideshow-featured_large av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 42%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m87lhajk-3da8b17b13b6e53f0941184c99dafa0a__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-141028 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-141028\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25.03.11-Lambing-and-Mini-Zoo-Weekend-Press-Pictures_-8-1500x630.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" title='25.03.11 Lambing and Mini Zoo Weekend Press Pictures_ (8)' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m87ljj6c-c0ada9612f14d93e939b1301adc8b376 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Reaseheath College\u2019s much-loved Lambing and Mini Zoo Weekends have once again delighted thousands of visitors, with the sun shining on all four event days and over 10,000 people experiencing the magic of spring on the farm.<\/p>\n<p>Families, animal lovers, and young aspiring farmers gathered to witness the wonder of new life at the Nantwich-based institution, where more 130 lambs have been born to date &#8211; 50 females and 80 males. Many lucky visitors had the unforgettable experience of watching live births, with twin and triplet lambs making an appearance throughout the weekends.<\/p>\n<p>While the fluffy new-borns stole the show, the event was just as much about education as it was about fun. Reaseheath\u2019s knowledgeable students and staff were on hand to share insights into animal husbandry, farm life, and the college\u2019s range of land-based courses. The Mini Zoo also proved a huge hit, with visitors getting up close to fascinating species, including pygmy marmosets, porcupines, and otters in their newly designed enclosures.<\/p>\n<p>A highlight of the weekends was the bustling Farmers\u2019 Market, where guests indulged in local delicacies from businesses such as The Cheshire Pie Company, The Gourmet Brownie Company, and Winsbury Dairy. Unique gifts and handcrafted treasures were on offer from independent artisans, making the event a wonderful showcase of Cheshire\u2019s finest produce and creativity. The college\u2019s Farm to Fork initiative was also showcased, with produce grown, reared, prepared, baked and cooked at Reaseheath available in the college eateries, giving visitors a true taste of homegrown excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Steph Owen, event organiser, reflected on the overwhelming success: \u201cThe atmosphere has been absolutely fantastic over both weekends. It\u2019s been incredible to see so many families come together to experience this special time of year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWatching children\u2019s faces light up as they meet the lambs for the first time is a moment that never gets old. We\u2019re proud that this event is not just about adorable animals, but also about educating people on farming, sustainability, and where our food comes from. The Farm to Fork initiative is a fantastic way to demonstrate the journey from our land to our tables, and we\u2019re thrilled that visitors could enjoy the produce right here at the college. We can\u2019t wait to do it all again next year!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the Lambing and Mini Zoo Weekends now concluded, Reaseheath College is already looking ahead to its next big event, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/familyfestival\/\">Family Festival<\/a>. Taking place on Sunday, May 18<sup>th<\/sup>, the festival promises another fantastic day out, packed with activities for all ages, hands-on experiences, and a celebration of the college\u2019s diverse offerings.<\/p>\n<p>For those inspired by the farmyard fun, Reaseheath College offers a range of land-based courses, from practical farming skills to specialist animal care training, nurturing the next generation of farmers and conservationists.<\/p>\n<p>To stay updated on upcoming events, visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk or follow the college on social media. 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