FOODY families in Knutsford have a rare treat in store this weekend.

Award-winning farm shop and eatery, the Lambing Shed, will be hosting customers old and new at its Birthday Barnyard Bash on Saturday, September 23.

Owners Michael, Kathryn, and Sue Mitchell and the team will be welcoming guests between 12pm and 6pm to mark eight years and counting for the much-loved rural business. 

The team looks after 400 acres of prime Cheshire countryside and has a flock of 2,500 sheep and 250 beef cattle at Moseley Hall Farm on Chelford Road.

Knutsford Guardian: The Lambing Shed is a firm favourite with foodies from Mid Cheshire and beyondThe Lambing Shed is a firm favourite with foodies from Mid Cheshire and beyond (Image: The Lambing Shed)

The event will include: a hog roast; live music from singer and pianist Emma Gilmour; a butchery demonstration; family-friendly games with prizes including a cream tea for two; a chance to meet the animals; and their very own Bake-off competition judged by their in-house pastry chef.

Lambing Shed director, Kathryn Mitchell, said: "We can’t wait to party with our wonderful customers.

“Pretty much everything is going to be undercover, so we’ll be going ahead rain or shine.

“We just wanted to show our gratitude and profound appreciation for our lovely customers’ unwavering support and trust in our business.  

“They're the driving force behind our success, and it’s thanks to them we look forward to a bright future and many more years of serving you with excellence.”

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Guests at Saturday’s event can expect:

  •       Hog-Roast
  •       Live Music from Emma Gilmour
  •       Meet the animals with Farmer Phoebe
  •       The Lambing Shed Bake-Off
  •       Family-friendly games
  •       Butchery demonstration by head butcher Richard
  •       Win the Lambing Shed’s birthday cake, baked by pastry chef Carole
  •       The Ultimate Tug o’ War
  •       The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity hamper raffle
  •       Win a cream tea for two at our café
  •       Lots of autumn photo opportunities
  •       Suppliers such as Fiona from Bradwall’s Bakehouse

Kathryn added: “I am so proud of our team’s dedication and hard work over the past eight years.

“It only feels like yesterday we opened our doors.

“A massive thank you to the local community for supporting our family run business.

“We strive to continue to deliver high-quality products and services to you all.”