The team at work on a hot day: clipping, wrapping fleeces, sewing wool bags shut #SheepOfTheDay

"NEXT!" #SheepOfTheDay

#SheepOfTheDay in the queue at the barbers

#SheepOfTheDay getting clipped on #TongueOutTuesday

“Now, where can I post my planning application notice…?”

Gathering #SheepOfTheDay on Dale Head above Honister Pass

There's not much can distract a bunch of shepherds from showing their sheep, but a bunch of trail hounds appearing round the side of a mountain will do it #SheepOfTheDay (ignored)

OK, which idiot left their car right in front of the shed door? Hmm?? Oops 😳 #SheepOfTheDay

The lovely cooling sea fret sitting tantalisingly off Staithes this aft, just not quite reaching us

Overall champion at Greenholme Show. Looks aren't everything #SheepOfTheDay

Rough Fell sheep breeders' centenary merch on show #SheepOfTheDay

Jodie Bowman having a quiet word with her Dutch Spotted sheep at Greenholme Show #SheepOfTheDay

Greenholme Show overall champion: Texel from E&K Bland, Cotegill #SheepOfTheDay

William Dawson judging the Rough Fells at Greenholme on Saturday #SheepOfTheDay

"Come and photograph our cycling event for us?" Well, I thought, it'll make a change from cows and sheep and all that #SheepOfTheDay

Congratulations to the Bland family, Cotegill, their Texel was overall champion at Greenholme today, and to the Steadmans next door at Ellergill, their tup lamb was Rough Fell champion and reserve overall #SheepOfTheDay

Greenholme Show tomorrow, come and meet some of the loveliest friendliest best-natured Rough Fell sheep around. But maybe don't get in the pen with them #SheepOfTheDay

The less experienced sheepdogs aren't let loose in the field, they just get to run round some bewildered #SheepOfTheDay in the "pup pen". And the absolute beginners don't even get that...

Bentham sheepdog sale today. Each dog gets 3 minutes with the sheep to demonstrate their abilities (or otherwise) before being sold at auction #SheepOfTheDay

...and not for the first time #SheepOfTheDay

Rough Fell getting a horn trim. None of your fancy wire saws here #SheepOfTheDay

Tan Hill Show champion for #SheepOfTheDay on #TongueOutTuesday

Rachel Bland with #SheepOfTheDay at Tan Hill

First prize at Tan Hill is a bit special #SheepOfTheDay

Stephen and Sarah Bland showing a pair of tups at Tan Hill Show t'other day #SheepOfTheDay

also bugger

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Congratulations to the Walker family, their gimmer shearling was reserve champion at Tan Hill yesterday #SheepOfTheDay

Congratulations to Mark Rukin, overall champion with his tup hogg at an uncharacteristically warm & sunny Tan Hill Show today #SheepOfTheDay

Looking good for Tan Hill show today. Well, good by Tan Hill standards