Lambing weekend at Moreton Morrell College cancelled - but residents can see newborn lambs from home

Animal lovers will still have the chance to witness lambing season despite Moreton Morrell College taking the decision to cancel its annual lambing and animals weekend.

The college, part of WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group), took the decision in the interest of public safety following the government’s guidance to avoid large public gatherings to help reduce the transmission of coronavirus.

Though people will not be able to visit the site, Moreton Morrell College has been keeping a close eye on the lambs at its Nether Moreton Farm and has been filming special footage with its “LAMBCAM” to give people the opportunity to see the new-born lambs from the comfort of their own homes.

The footage from the LAMBCAM will be made available to the public on March 21 and March 22, along with coverage of the new-born lambs being fed and cared for.

Henry Dingle, Farm Manager, Nether Moreton Farm, said: “We apologise for having to take this decision, which was done very reluctantly, but in the current circumstances we know that you will understand.

“While we are disappointed to have to cancel the popular event, the safety and wellbeing of visitors is paramount.

“Please put aside the weekend next year when we hope to be back on the scene with Lambing 2021.”

WCG has confirmed that everyone who has purchased tickets will be refunded.

To view the ‘LAMBCAM’ footage go to: wcg.ac.uk or go to Moreton Morrell College Facebook page at facebook.com/moretonmorrellcollege