A farmer from North Wales will be making a record-breaking attempt to shear more than 1,457 lambs in nine hours.

Llyr Jones, from the Conwy Valley, will join Staffordshire-based Nick Greaves in attempting to beat the current two stand 9 Hour British Lamb Shearing record which was set by Gareth Daniels and Ian Jones in 2016.

The experienced shearers have been busy training in recent weeks, having spent months preparing themselves mentally and physically for their record attempt, to take place in Staffordshire between 5am and 5pm on August 12.

24-year-old Mr Jones, who grew up on his family’s beef and sheep farm, has been shearing in Wales and England for the past six years as well as completing six seasons in Norway and four in New Zealand.

“Shearing is a very good way to meet new people and see other countries,” said Llyr.

North Wales Pioneer: Nick and Llyr practising ahead of the attempt.Nick and Llyr practising ahead of the attempt.

“For me, competitive show shearing is one of my favourite parts.

“I’ve competed all over the world and I enjoy the buzz of competing as well as catching up with everyone. “

Richard Schofield, Shearing Manager, British Wool said: “Record attempts are an excellent opportunity to showcase the highly skilled individuals driving the industry forward while also helping to promote the quality of British wool to wider audiences.

“As a key industry body, we are totally committed to supporting champions as representatives and ambassadors.

“We’re delighted to be supporting Nick and Llyr to help them achieve their goals and wish both Nick and Llyr the very best of luck.”

Fundraising for two farming charities - the DPJ Foundation and Farming Community Network – will take place on the day.