SEBASTIAN the newborn lamb was introduced to the world yesterday when a charity farm opened for the bank holiday.

Dozens of youngsters flocked to Daisy Chain, at Calf Fallow Farm, in Norton, where they were able to catch a glimpse of Sebastian, and his other stable friends.

Lisa Marshall, events and media co-ordinator at the special needs centre, said all the animals had proved popular with children, but the new addition had provided extra excitement.

She said: "We've got quite a few more animals than last year, so we're really hoping that people will fall in love with one of them and decide to sponsor them.

"Just £1 a week takes care of a rabbit or guinea pig, while £1.50 a week looks after a sheep, goat or pig."

As well as pets to cuddle, there was an inflatable slide, disco bouncer, rodeo bull, inflatable assault course, stalls and food.

Daisy Chain is the only respite centre for autistic children in the country.

It was the idea of the late Lesley Hanson, after her son was diagnosed with a mild form of autism.

However, when she died three years ago, at the age of 35, her husband, Duane, vowed to continue the work and the centre is a huge hit.