SOUTH Lakes geese farmers Hamish and Katherine Patterson have seen a major boost to their fledgling enterprise as the once-traditional festive bird makes a comeback.
With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, the Pattersons say they are rushed off their feet getting ready to deliver 250 free range geese as centrepieces for the area’s festive tables.
The couple, who founded Hawkshead Free Range Geese in 2008 with just 30 geese, are currently preparing birds for local farm shops, such as Sizergh Barn Shop and Plumgarths, and to an on-line food emporium.
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