Goodwood Shepherd clinches a flock of awards
Goodwood Home Farm Shepherd, Nick Page, is celebrating early this Easter after clinching three coveted prizes in Hailsham Easter Show of New Season Lambs.
Securing first prize for ‘Best Pen of Hoggets’ and first and second prize for ‘Best Pen of Three New Season Lambs’, Nick builds upon his award winning success following several accolades in 2010, including awards at the South of England Show and the Weald and Downland Rare Breeds Show.
Farm Manager, Tim Hassell comments, ‘We are very proud of Nick and these newest awards just serve to enhance Goodwood’s reputation for producing some of the best quality lamb in the South of England.’
Goodwood has a long tradition of breeding and showing Southdown sheep, with the Dukes of Richmond serving as patrons of the Southdowns Sheep Society for many generations.
The Southdown is a breed which has flourished on the Downs for hundreds of years helping to sustain the downland landscape, as well as providing food to the Dukes of Richmond and the local community for the last 300 years.
Delicious Southdown lamb can be found in menus across the Estate – either in The Goodwood Hotel’s| award winning Richmond Arms Restaurant| or in Goodwood’s own clubhouse and home to all of its sporting members, The Kennels|.
By far the largest quantity of the farms produce goes to Goodwood’s hidden gem, the splendid Farm Shop| set right in the heart of the farm and a stone’s throw from the Hotel. Since its opening in late 2006, the shop has become a special place to buy fresh Estate reared and other locally sourced organic food in a relaxed atmosphere with knowledgeable and helpful staff who welcome each customer personally.
For more information about Goodwood Home Farm, its animals and products, please visit www.goodwood.com/farm|