FOODIE families in Knutsford were very much in their element at the weekend.   

Award-winning farm shop and eatery, the Lambing Shed, hosted customers at its Birthday Barnyard Bash to mark 8 years in business on Saturday, September 23.

The good weather held as revellers enjoyed a sumptuous hog roast with all the trimmings; a chance to meet the farm animals; music from singer and pianist Emma Gilmour; a butchery demo; and the Lambing Shed Bake-off competition, judged by their in-house pastry chef.

Knutsford Guardian: Whole hog roast going down a treat Whole hog roast going down a treat (Image: The Lambing Shed)

Lambing Shed director, Kathryn Mitchell, said: “Well the weather held, which is half the battle.

“We got lucky as one of our sows had piglets the day before. I think she must’ve known.

“And two of the lambs from last year, Jingle and Jangle, raised a few eyebrows with visitors. They’re actual sheep now.

Knutsford Guardian: One of the farm's sows had a litter of piglets the day beforeOne of the farm's sows had a litter of piglets the day before (Image: Supplied)

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

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