Blogs
Yorkshire Tweed finally in Yorkshire wool! 26 July 2024 The Great Yorkshire Show (9-12th July 2024) was another sell-out show despite kicking off with awful weather, the crowds still flocked to see what Yorkshire has to offer and of course, witness the fabulous garments on the “Farm to Fashion” catwalk which was shown twice daily. Read
British Wool – Update 23 July 2024 British Wool’s UK network of grading depots and drop-off locations provides a service to all members regardless of the type and quality of wool produced, volume or location.
Once the wool has been delivered, every fleece is individually graded which determines the grade and quality. Grading every fleece adds value to member's wool as this separates the better quality from the poorer with the better-quality wool achieving a higher price which is then returned to the member. Read
A summer of Shearing Records 23 July 2024 This summer we will see three shearing records being attempted. The 9-hour British Ewe record was beaten on the 13th of July by Meirion Evans. The 3rd of August will see Nick Greaves take on the 8-hour World Lamb Shearing record and finally, Una Cameron will attempt to shear more than 458 ewes in 9 hours. Read
Meet our Depot Service Managers (part 2) 3 July 2024 The Depot Member Services Manager (DMSM) is a key role within the depot structure. The DMSM’s are responsible for maintaining a good standard of member engagement and ensuring a high level of service to members at the depots. Read
Welsh shearer has British record in his sights 26 June 2024 An experienced Welsh shearer will be making a record-breaking attempt to shear sheep across nine hours later this month.
Meirion Evans from Machynlleth, North Wales has been busy shearing in recent weeks and has spent months preparing himself both mentally and physically for his 9 Hour British Ewe record attempt in Machynlleth on 13th July. Read
NEW Puffin Packaging’s 100% British Wool Insulating Packaging 4 June 2024 Puffin Packaging is making waves with its latest innovation in cold chain packaging, with a new liner made from 100% certified British wool. This groundbreaking achievement underscores Puffin’s dedication to sustainability and cutting-edge solutions to utilise coarse, mountain type wool currently greatly undervalued in the industry. Read