OUR STORY
Our newsletter tells our story through the seasons: our joys and sorrows.
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Winter 2022: challenging conditions and fun with a quiz
Throughout the winter, a small farm endured harsh elements like snow, freezing rain, and endless mud. Yet the sheep survived, with notable animal care offered, such as bringing the flock indoors and ensuring a stable food supply. Extra effort was made with two young ewes needing closer supervision. Despite challenging conditions, they found joy through… Read more
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Autumn 2022: preparing for Winter!
The Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary is preparing for Winter with new bedding straw and quality haylage from North Wales. Some older and needy sheep are brought in at night for personal care. Despite tackling muddy gateways and a recent lamb rescue, the sanctuary can’t accept new sheep due to the manager’s back issues. The sanctuary… Read more
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Summer 2022: temperatures soar as we keep busy
The Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary in Wales has reported a summer of record-breaking heat, with temperatures hitting 36 degrees Celsius. The sanctuary’s sheep have sought shelter during hot days and grazed during cooler evening hours. Over the past three months, the sanctuary welcomed three new elderly sheep, treated them for foot problems, and integrated them… Read more
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Spring 2022: an exceptionally cold season
The Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary updates its supporters on the transition from winter to summer. Despite a harsh Spring, with exceptionally cold weather, the sheep have now returned to the grass. The eldest sheep, Ffion, being frail and blind, remains indoors. A major Spring task involves maintaining the sheep’s hygiene to prevent maggots. Sadly, a… Read more
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Winter 2021: surviving winter storms
The Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary has weathered three major storms within a week, leaving the farm flooded but intact, thanks to large sheds for animal accommodation. The sanctuary lost two older resident sheep, Pixie and Pebble, while another sheep, Kiss, deals with glaucoma problems and Kelly tackles thyroid issues. Contributions from easyfundraising and Amazon wishlists… Read more
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Autumn 2021: bedding in
The November newsletter from the Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary describes a quiet, albeit beautiful autumn at the Welsh sanctuary, mitigated by COVID-19. The sanctuary has prepared for winter, providing ample feed and bedding for the sheep. There’s mention of a few health issues among the animals, notably a glaucoma issue in a sheep named Kiss.… Read more
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