South Yorkshire's Cannon Hall Farm wins national award for keeping spirits 'lifted in lockdown'

The team from Cannon Hall Farm received more than 10,000 votes for The Telegraph’s Lockdown Awards, which is recognising individuals - from bakers and makers, to teachers, singers and photographers - who have contributed in some way during lockdown.

People from all across the globe have been tuning in regularly for their daily broadcasts, which focus on all aspects of life on the farm.

A spokesman for the awards said: “It was spirit-raising to hear of how brothers Robert and David Nicholson of Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley have been broadcasting uplifting snapshots of life on their farm via Facebook Live since lockdown began, and were nominated for our hugely popular Lockdown Lift category award, by over 30 avid fans.

“These Yorkshire farmers – who have been streaming lamb and goat kid births live on Facebook for us to enjoy at home – are nothing short of extraordinary.

“Like so many inspiring people across the country, they have come up with fun, unique and determined ways – laudable for sheer innovation – to keep morale up, even on the darkest days.

“It was our pleasure and privilege to name them as our Lockdown Lift award winners. “

Robert and David continue their live broadcasts – and thanks to their popularity have secured a spot on the new Channel 5 TV Show ‘This Week on The Farm’ which starts on June 16 at 8pm.