Shearing training designed to fit around you: Richard Schofield13 April 2021British Wool Gang Courses are bespoke courses for a team of around 4 shearers or a group of family and friends working on their own farm. A British Wool shearing instructor would be sent to an agreed location to work with the shearers on developing their skills whilst they work.Read
International Women's Day: Jayne talks sheep & wool8 March 2021Jayne Harkness-Bones was brought up on her parent’s sheep and beef farm in County Antrim, which she now farms in partnership with her Dad. She has always been involved in sheep one way or another and has worked for British Wool for over 3 years, now jointly running the grading depot with colleague Stephen.Read
International Women’s Day: Philippa’s passion for provenance8 March 2021Philippa Gray is a British wool producer and farmer representative on the English Northern committee. She is from a small family sheep and beef farm at home in West Yorkshire and here we caught up with Philippa to find out more about her passion for sheep.Read
International Women’s Day: Kate on the future of Agriculture8 March 2021Kate Drury is British Wool’s English Central Regional Chairman and Board Member Elect. Being from a family whom have farmed in the Welland Valley in Northamptonshire for four generations, she has kept her agricultural routes. Kate tells us where the passion came from and her thoughts on agriculture today and the future for agriculture.Read
Christmas Jumper Day - but a jumper, isn't just for Christmas11 December 2020In honour of National Christmas Jumper Day, we have pulled together a selection of certified British wool jumpers. If you are struggling for some ideas on Christmas presents hopefully this should help.Read