Afternoon, team!
Thanks very much for the responses- its nice to know that help is available. I Think im going to become a regular poster!
The fields are all together where Mrs Scremmit has her horses.
Since I first posted we have seen a copy of a form a local farmer filled out who grazed his sheep on Mrs Scremmits mums land for a few months last year, so we know that the CPH is current and all in order.
Also, When Mrs Scremmit picked up some hay the other day, The Hay Man said that he was willing to sell some sheep to us, which is very exciting- We just have to make a decision as to whether we want to get weaned lambs or some ewes with lambs as Rosemary suggested to start our own flock next year.
I dont know what breed they are yet- No deals were done- it was just a chat over tea, and we have other farmers to chat to, but i would assume they were a common breed rather than something fancy like your (rather cross looking) Badger Faced Welsh Mountains!!
Am quite pleased about this as I had reservations buying from an auction, as Waterbuffalofarmer mentioned.
I am now going to drink a coffee and read my new sheep book!
Thank you once agin, folks- I will keep you updated in case you're interested!