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Press Releases

British Wool announces 2 new sites in North East Wales. British Wool announces 2 new sites in North East Wales. 16 April 2024 Following a review of our wool delivery services in North East Wales, British Wool is delighted to confirm new arrangements for the 2024 season in this area. British Wool will not be using the L.E Jones site moving forward and as a way of improving and providing a more convenient service to members in the area, we will be offering an option of two new sites for the delivery of your wool, both are based within the county of Denbighshire Read
British Wool announces new ambassadors British Wool announces new ambassadors 9 April 2024 British Wool has launched an ambassador programme, enlisting two representatives per nation across the UK. With a high calibre of ambassadors, the programme follows on from the success UK competitors experienced in the world sheep shearing and wool handling championships at last year’s Royal Highland Show. Read
Re-elected Board Member for British Wool’s English Northern Region Re-elected Board Member for British Wool’s English Northern Region 12 February 2024 Carl Stephenson, who farms near Bishop Auckland, County Durham has been re-elected as British Wool’s English Northern Regional Board Member for a further three-year term, beginning on 1st April. Read
New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry 22 January 2024 A new project is set to further the UK sheep farming and wool industries’ productivity, sustainability and resilience through exploring opportunities to improve fleece quality. Read
British Wool - Board Member Elections 2024 British Wool - Board Member Elections 2024 10 January 2024 Following British Wool’s call for nominations for Members of the Board in the English Northern and English Central Regions, an election will be held in one region. Read
British Wool enhances young farmers exclusive training offer British Wool enhances young farmers exclusive training offer 8 January 2024 British Wool and the Young Farmers Clubs have enjoyed a strong relationship and collaborated in many different areas over the years including the Young Farmers Clubs (YFC) training offer. Read