THESE adorable bundles of
fluff are probably among the
first lambs born this year --
and they've left proud farmer
George Spencer scratching
his head as to why they're so
early.
Usually lambing season
starts for Mr Spencer, from
Kirk Langley, in early March
but this trio appeared one
afternoon a few weeks ago.
Mr Spencer (pictured) said:
"We had an inkling she was
due early, as she had udders
and the other ewes didn't --
but we've no idea how it
happened. The labour went
very well and thankfully it's a
bit warmer now so they can
go outside with her."
Picture ATGM280110Sheep
Early lambs
a mystery
New pub buries a capsule
CHILDREN from an Ashbourne
School have sent a message to
the future by burying a time
capsule in the grounds of the
town s newest pub.
Mayor Caroline Cooper helped pupils
from Hill Top Infant and Nursery School
place the time capsule at The Stepping
Stones pub, which was stuffed with
newspapers, letters, drawings, and
photographs along with items dropped in by
pupils from Queen Elizabeth Grammar
School.
Hill Top head teacher Hazel Jaques said:
"This was such a great idea.This really
challenged the children to think about
history by leaving items in the time capsule
to be discovered in the future."
A plaque will also be put up at the
Stepping Stones with the date of when the
capsule was buried.
Cheryl English, manager of the Marston's
Inns and Taverns pub, said:"The time
capsule is not only a fascinating project for
youngsters to take part in, but it's also quite
symbolic for us too we're at the exciting
beginning of something new with the
Stepping Stones which will be around for
generations of families to enjoy."
To find out more about the pub call
Cheryl on 01335 300800.
by GARETH BUTTERFIELD
gareth.butterfield@staffordshirenewspapers.co.uk
BURIED TIME . . . children
from QEGS and Hilltop
School with Mayor
Caroline Cooper and pub
managers Cheryl and
Richard English
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Advertising 01335 300200 Editorial 01335 342847 3
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