Sheep will take centre stage this My half term for an annual Sheepstakes event.

Demonstrations of skillful sheep shearing and sheep herding will be on offer at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park's Sheepstakes, which runs from Satuurday, May 27 to Sunday, June 4.

out of their winter coats in demonstrations running from the Tuesday to Saturday while sheepdogs, Jake and Barney, will take time out from their herding duties to meet the crowds. will be helping the animals The Kent Life team

The farm is home to lots of animals, some of who were springtime arrivals, including lambs and chicks.

Young animal lovers can explore the farm and meet the pigs, sheep, ducks, goats, alpacas and ponies, as well as meet the smaller animals in Cuddle Corner.

Ferret-racing, family games on the green and farm rides will also be part of the rural fun at the 28-acre site.

Entry to Kent Life at Sandling, Maidstone, which is open from 10am to 6pm, is £9.95 and £7.95 for three to 15-year-olds.

.kentlife.org.ukFor details call 01622 763936, or visit