For the latest Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here Alpacas have been spotted roaming the streets of Trafford as part of an innovative plan to help people who have been shielding due to the pandemic.
Trafford council’s 'Supported Living Services' have recruited a group of alpacas who are helping vulnerable people build up their self-confidence by walking the furry animals.
The idea is that people will be able to have a chat with others and make friends while looking after the alpacas. Read more: Face masks and social distancing laws 'to be dropped after July 19' with life 'close to normal' Organiser and team leader Leesa Banks said: “Many of the people we help through Supported Living have been particularly vulnerable