On sheep, spinning and shows
ON SHEEP, SHOWS AND SPINNING Sheep Shaun Smith will already be known to many as seller-of-rare-breed-fleeces at various events. For the 22 September meeting he hopes to bring along some fleeces for sale after his talk (morning 10.30 onwards). This will centre on the history of sheep and breeds with focus on Primitive Sheep Breeds and their fleeces. So a look back to the earliest history of wool, to learn more about sheep dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Come and hear the talk and perhaps take home a fleece. Shaun owns Harcourt Rare Breeds http://harcourtrarebreeds.co.uk/ and is particularly noted for Portlands . He is also a member of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Group. https://www.rbst.org.uk/ Shows We also hope at this meeting to offer some personal reviews at the meeting from members of the following shows visited in the past year - Bakewell, FibreEast, Wool@J1...
