Seven Sisters Talks - Shepherds of the South Downs - their lives and times with Ian Everest

Hear the untold stories of the shepherds of the South Downs with local historian Ian Everest.

Central to farming on the South Downs in past centuries, and to the economy of the Exceat area , were the tens of thousands of sheep that grazed the landscape. The shepherds, who spent their solitary lives caring for their flocks, were a familiar part of the local countryside. In this fully illustrated talk, Ian will tell the fascinating stories of these hard -working characters and their dedication to their flocks. In a long-gone way of life, you’ll hear about the many tasks carried out by the shepherds during the year – folding, lambing, sheep washing, dipping, and attending the sheep fairs – all illustrated with locally taken photos including some of the Seven Sisters Country Park

Location: Seven Sisters Visitor Centre

Tickets £11.00 (plus £1.62 booking fee)

You may also like the following events from Seven Sisters Country Park:

• Next Thursday, 26th June, 10:00 am, What Bees Need (Sussex Wildlife Trust) in Seaford
• Next Saturday, 28th June, 10:00 am, ReNature Festival: Discover Seven Sisters Country Park day in Seaford
• Next month, 2nd July, 10:00 am, South Downs Lanscapes in Soft Pastels with Clare Buckle in Seaford