A Busy Summer of Shearing Courses
British Wool held over 130 two-day shearing courses this year attended which were attended by over 800 all benefiting from learning a new skill or developing their technique and knowledge. Supporting the next generation and shearers is an important part of British Wool’s role, and it’s encouraging to see the quality of shearing we have here in the UK, on our farms, but also on the competition stage.
Below, we’d like to share feedback from Colin Jones, who attended a recent course:
“Firstly, I would like to thank you for arranging for me to attend the shearing course at Hurstley Court. I just wanted to let you know that the instructors were amazing and really helpful. They were clearly very knowledgeable, and it was clear that they have a passion to train others in the art of shearing. They structured the two days perfectly which meant we were all able to pace ourselves. They added in a section about how to sharpen cutters and combs plus a couple of reflective practice demonstrations to remind us of what to do and when.”
Several in-shed training days were also held where an instructor works with shearers for a day at their place of work – we’ve received feedback from many who found these days particularly beneficial.
In July, August, and September we have shearing courses available for anyone wishing to shear lambs or ewes, including wool handling and support anyone wishing to travel abroad this winter. There are several courses available online, and once again, we can provide in-shed days for lamb shearing.
Also, if you are thinking of traveling this winter, we have instructors available to visit you or a group, providing advice and shearing knowledge.
Richard Schofield, Shearing Manager, British Wool, said:
“The organising of the courses is very much a team effort, and I thank our UK instructors for all their hard work and commitment in supporting the next generation and our shearers.”
To find out more about upcoming courses, visit Shearing Courses
Lamb Shearing Masterclasses:
British Wool will be running master class lamb shearing courses in August with guest instructor Justin Bell from New Zealand and Matt Smith.
These courses will be on Romney lambs and a great opportunity to improve your lamb shearing and gear selection. These courses will be covering the whole of the UK.
For more information, click (visit Shearing Courses ) or contact 01274 688666 or email [email protected]