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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
I'm starting this month with an important date for your diary. We will be open for visitors on Saturday 28th February 9.30am - 1.30pm so if you'd like to come along to top up your supplies, squish a bit of fibre, try equipment or ask questions all three of us will be at your disposal. Simon will be doing a wheel clinic too if your Ashford wheel needs a little tlc. Other wheel clinic dates are Friday 13th March, Thursday 9th April
My fibre preparation and beginner's spinning wheel sessions are proving very popular so you'll be pleased to hear I have just released two saturday dates, one in May and one in August. There will also be more feltmaking dates to follow as soon as I have a room booked.
Charlotte's blend of the month is Blueberry Muffin (love the name). A gorgeous combination of Jacob and Manx Loaghtan in natural browns and blue and purple Corriedale wools. This is a good all rounder for feltmakers and spinners but is especially good for new spinners. Manx Loaghtan is a rare breed wool. We have a lovely bright pink sari silk fibre to brighten up these grey days, I thik it would look perfect blended with a natural brown British wool.
Simon is very busy this month as he has pledged to walk 100 miles during February in aid of Cancer Research. If you'd like to know more or make a contribution, however small, take a look here. There are daily updates on our social media stories and both Charlotte and I are lending our support by walking along whe we can. He'll even be sponsoring himself by the mile once it's completed.
The weavers amongst you may be aware of the very talented loom builder Don Porritt, you may even be aware that Don is retiring. He has a number of weaving related items for sale e.g. steel reeds, warp sticks etc. at very reasonable prices. If you'd like to know more please contact Don direct on 01943 878429.
Confirmed shows 2026
Durham WSD Guild meeting 7th March
Wonderwool, 25/26 April, Builth Wells
Woolly Weekend, 13/14 June, Worstead Guild Dilham
Cumbrian Wool Gathering 20/21 June, J36 of the M6
Lincolnshire WSD Guild meeting 18th July
North East Wool Show, 8/9 August 2026, Newcastle Racecourse
Southern Wool Show, 22/23 August, Newbury Racecourse
Lancs & Lakes WSD Guild meeting 12th September
Stafford Wool Gathering, 17/18 October, Staffordshire Showground
Take care
Angela
p.s. we're loving the makes we're seeing, please keep them coming.