WORLD Champion sheep shearer, Andy Wear, is coming to Puxton Park.

The event held on July 24 and 25 will show people the old fashioned art of sheep shearing Andy, of Fernhill Farm near Compton Martin, forms part of the England Shearing Team and has competed in many competitions including the world championship Andy’s shearing presentations are fun and educational.

Participants will learn the history and modern day practice of shepherding, before going on to learn techniques for safe handling, manoeuvring and shearing of sheep using traditional blades.

Andy is representing England this weekend at The Royal Highland Show.