Family

SHACKLABANK FAMILY: THE O'NEILLS
	ALISON “We are honoured to be part of this unique and ancient landscape. To many this area is “God’s Own Country” and we agree!. "There is something very special about the Howgills and the surrounding area, not only the fells and dales, but the people who have helped mould this landscape made it what it is today. "It is so true to say that I do not have the words to do justice to the beauty here. It is something so special and that you must see and experience it for yourself. "We are a small family and all share this passion for Shacklabank Farm. We all pull together, share ideas and make plans for the future.”
	JOHN "I was born in Baltinglass, The Wicklow Mountains in Eire. A farmer’s son who longed to travel, I left home at 16 and travelled the world. After spending two years discovering Africa on foot and climbing many of her mountains I returned to England where I met Alison. Alison retuned to Cumbria and I just followed. We married in December 1997 and moved to Shacklabank Farm not long after. Very shortly after that Scarlett was born. I have always loved to walk and will help guide on some of the walks in the future. You can forget the home baking though. Malt whisky is my kind of treat!"
	MOSS I am Moss, loveable trustee sheepdog and loyal companion to all of The Family. I'm rather deaf but this does not mean I'm stupid, in fact far from it! ! I can still gather sheep, cows, horses and hens when the mood takes me and have been known to round up the odd stray walker from the fell top. My treats are a cuddle from anyone who has the time to give this 15 year old lad some love......
	JEFF Friend of the family Jeff who is a woodlander/baker now prepares fresh bread for our guests to enjoy during their stay here in the hills. A woodsman with a passion for slow food, gardening and salsa dancing is as bohemian as they come...
	SHIRLEY Shirley is Alison's sister and much loved auntie, Shirley has too many talents to list and can turn her hand to most things on the farm or in the kitchen from turning a tup to saving a supper!! She has a wicked sense of fun, loves country music and cowboys! and makes a mean cream tea.
	LESLEY Alison’s niece Lesley Dixon will make many of the magnificent and delicious cakes and puddings that you will have the pleasure of eating – all home made and “baked with love”. Lesley is a fully-qualified pastry and patisserie chef (to name just one of her qualifications) and is a big part of our family here on the hill.