Lambing to make a return at Chiltern Open Air Museum

The new building, which was build with the conservation board's grant of £8,300, will provide an insight for visitors into how lambing used to be in the area and demonstrate lambing techniques.
Sue Shave, museum director, says: "This is part of the museum's new farm development plan to develop the traditional Chilterns character of our Victorian farm and is a fantastic new addition to our agricultural exhibits - all made possible by this very generous project funding from the Chilterns Conservation Board."
Staff at the museum have been constructing the lambing fold throughout the winter, which is made using wattle hurdles mounted with thatch to make the roof and chestnut poles and gate hurdles to make the walls.
As well as providing shelter for the ewes and their newborn lambs, the fold also provides living quarters for the lambing team, as a traditional fold would have.
Ms Shave added: "This project is an excellent example of partnership working, with our hard working team of volunteers, our expert farm team and the donation to make this once vanished farming practise available for all our visitors to see first hand."