THE organisers of an event celebrating Eastham's heritage this weekend could definitely be accused of woolly thinking ...  

People visiting the area on Saturday will be treated to the spectacle of the old custom of driving a flock of sheep through the centre of the village.

And they are not just doing it for sheep thrills ... it is all part of celebrations for National Heritage Weekend, taking place from this Friday to Sunday.

They will ram-page through Eastham from the smallholding in Ferry Road to St Mary's church and back again.

The village will be closed to motorists from 11.45am to allow the sheep to run at midday.

The event has been organised by Rev Beth Glover, who told the Globe: "The B5132 is usually busy with everything from local traffic to tankers.

"But this weekend people will see a truly wonderful sight, as Eastham was an ancient farming community."

Visitors will also get the chance to see a six-foot model of the original church as it appeared 1,500 years ago when the place of worship was made out of wattle and daub.

Inside the church, there will be antiques sale courtesy of Birkenhead-based Amorini Antiques.

Antiques will be on sale from local traders with a chance on Saturday to bring old heirlooms. There will be various displays from the church’s rich heritage.

There will be an organ recital in the church at 3pm on Sunday with renowned organist Malcolm Perry and guest musicians.

There will also be a chance to ring the tolling bell, attempt some brass rubbing, let your children dress up and you could even take part in a graveyard walk.