Vandals strike at Lower Bush Alpacas in Bush Road, Lower Bush, Cuxton
12:21, 10 March 2021
updated: 12:27, 10 March 2021
Vandals have destroyed posters advertising a popular children's animal attraction just as the owners are preparing to welcome visitors back.
Jon and Jameela Savage opened up their alpaca farm in Cuxton in October 2019, but have remained mainly closed during lockdown.
Jameela, 36, a clinical psychologist working for the NHS, had started to do well-being sessions for vulnerable people with mental health issues.
The couple, who have two sons - Harry, four, and Freddie, one - opened up Jon's parents' garden in Lower Bush into a home for the alpacas offering nature trails, walking tours, picnics, birthday parties and corporate events.
They are looking forward to opening again from Monday, April 12 when lockdown restrictions are eased.
But they have been upset by the damage caused to trail posters put up in nearby Ranscombe Farm, especially as local companies had offered services free of charge to illustrate and instal them.
Former print manager Jon, 40, said: "To the people who have decided to vandalise our signs after only being up a few days - you have not only destroyed the signs but the hopes and dreams of thousands of children that are looking forward to finding them on our alpaca trail.
"This was an idea we had to encourage people to get outdoors as it's proven to be good for your well-being and to bring some joy and fun to lots of people that need it right now.
"A lot of effort has been put into this project and we are just saddened to see this."
You can find Lower Bush Alpacas in Bush Road, Lower Bush, Cuxton. To book a session go to www.lowerbushalpacas.co.uk/
