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Useful Links
http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/
The National Sheep Association - the UK sheep farmer's organisation.
www.visitcumbria.com/herdwick.htm
'The irreplaceable 'wild' sheep who are the Lake District's gardeners'
www.ruskinmuseum.com/herdwicks.htm
Information on Herdwicks including dialect terms used.
http://www.helvellynherdwicks.com/html/body_about.html
Quick introduction to Herdwick Sheep
http://www.lakestay.co.uk/herdwick.htm
More detailed information about Herdwicks
http://www.explorecumbria.co.uk
Website detailing many aspects of Cumbria, particularly farming,
for both visitors to the county and locals alike. Includes a detailed
section on local producers in Cumbria and their contact details.
http://www.fellsanddales.org.uk
Website for the Cumbria Fells and Dales LEADER+ Programme - details
projects that they have aided such as the Fell Farm Traineeships
and local producers
http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/
The website of the Lake District National Park Authority with general
information about the Cumbrian countryside
http://www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk/
The website of the Cumbria Tourist Board with information about
what's happening in Cumbria and where to stay.
www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4160017,00.html
Article in the Guardian on foot and mouth disease and the Herdwick
breed in general - 27 March 2001
http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/presspr/herdwicks.htm
Race against time to preserve unique UK sheep breeds - article written
during foot and mouth disease - 3 April 2001
http://www.guardian.co.uk/footandmouth/story/0,7369,471588,00.html
Article in the Guardian on foot and mouth disease and the Herdwick
breed in general - 11 April 2001
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/
National Trust site with the environment & conservation,
places to visit and things to do.
http://www.farmtourism-matters.org/
T he Farm Tourism North West website isa resource designed especially
to give you, the operator, ongoing support and advice. Their aim
is to develop and expand farm tourism and provide assistance to
farmers wishing to diversify into farm tourism across the region.
http://www.countrysideonline.co.uk/
NFU Countryside Online - Resource for rural issues, rural news,
countryside events, attractions and related matters
NFU Countryside is a leading and comprehensive UK online resource
for rural issues, rural news, countryside events, attractions and
related matters. Also includes latest news stories, farming news
and a 7 Day Weather Forecast for all regions within the UK.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/nsp/nsp.html
Semen Archive for Breed Societies
Once into the site, if you click on the Semen Archive link on the
left, and then the 'Whats new' link at the top of the page you will
have access to the latest press releases and promotional material.
You will find the most recent leaflet 'No Cost.......No Catch',
with the latest information on the project and a section on some
of the most common questions with answers.
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