The sheep have come down from the hills to feast on plants and flowers in Rawtenstall.
Nuisance sheep have caused misery for gardeners after they were found eating prize flowers ahead of a national competition.They have eaten the tops off flowers or squashed them by lying on top of them.Image source,Rawtenstall is representing the North West of England in the Royal Horticultural Society's competition and won a regional gold award last year.
Charity group Civic Pride claimed the sheep had caused more than £1,200 of damage and re-planting costs. The sheep have come down from the hills after they escaped from nearby farms due to walkers leaving gates open or broken fencing.The competition judges will inspect the town later this month and in August"They are pests who have caused real damage.
"They have come down in the warm weather but now it has rained, we have our fingers crossed that they won't come back before the competition.
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