A CHESHIRE farm has made history as it prepares to welcome visitors to a winter wonderland with reindeer, Santa and festive flavoured ice creams.
A Lineback heifer at Bidlea has given birth to twins.
This rare breed originated in America in the 18th century.
Farmer Adam Brown said: “It has a white line along its back and looks like a Dalmatian.
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“It is rare for cattle to give birth to twins and we have two completely different looking calves. It is a unique dairy breed.
“We introduced 15 cows into our 350-strong Holstein Fresian herd five years ago.
Bidlea Dairy has a 350-strong Hostein Fresian herd (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“There is no other farm with them in Cheshire.”
Heifer Addictive Judith gave birth to twins Cocoa Brown and Rose Jacqueline a few weeks ago.
Rich cream and top quality milk from their Holstein Fresian herd is used to make their award-winning ice cream (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“We have our own Bidlea Agricentre here and hope they will make their debut at the Cheshire Show,” said Adam, 35.
“The twins will be a special attraction.”
Ray and Gill Brown run Bidlea Dairy with sons Adam and Ryan and their families and friends (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
The Brown family, who run Bidlea Dairy at Orchard Farm in Tremlow, has achieved success in various other innovative ventures.
Ray and Gill Brown with their family (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
Adam and wife Becky scooped four gold medals at an international competition just six months after starting to make ice cream during lockdown.
The dairy shop stocks 24 different varieties of ice cream.
Christmas pudding flavoured ice cream is one of the new festive flavours (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
The team is now experimenting with a range of new festive flavours, including Christmas pudding, Baileys and white sauce.
Baileys ice cream is another Christmas ice cream being made (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
Snowflake, made from white chocolate and Ferrero Rocher, is already proving a big hit.
Santa's grotto will be opening soon at Bidlea Dairy (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“We’ll be making others shortly,” said Adam. “We’re planning a winter wonderland with a big marquee full of stalls, wreath making, face painting and Christmas trees all under one roof.
Georgia Whyte with an ice cream as Christmas trees will soon be available (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“We will be toasting marshmallows on a big fire pit with a safety ring around it.
Children will be able to visit a crib (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“It is exciting. We have to keep trying to find new ways to keep things moving with all our costs soaring.
The family is preparing to open a winter wonderland with a selection of Christmas trees (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“Everything has gone up.”
A new café lounge extension has opened to accommodate more visitors.
Children will be able to visit reindeer (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
Fresh milk and a variety of dairy products are now available around the clock from a vending machine.
A variety of dairy products are available around the clock from a vending machine (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“We offer fudge, butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes and daily everyday products 24/7,” said Adam.
“It’s really taking off. My dad does the milking at 2.30am and often sees people calling in on their way to work or after a night shift.
Milk is pumped through an overhead pipeline direct from the milking parlour into the pasteuriser (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“We’re open all hours.”
Adam’s brother Ryan and wife Becky, both 29, look after the herd whilst Adam and wife Becky, 30, sister Melanie, 33, and their parents Ray and Jill take charge of the dairy, with other members of the family and friends.
The family has just won the Farm Innovation Award at the Cheshire Farms Competition.
Bidlea Dairy has won the Farm Innovation Award at the Cheshire Farms Competition (Image: Bidlea Dairy)
“We are super proud of our team and to everyone who has helped us live our dream,” said Adam.
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