Events 2024
Harrison Spinks
Factory Visit
A tour of the Harrison Spinks factory, where Wensleydale wool is used to produce luxury mattresses. The visit is available to all members and takes place on Tuesday the 4th June – please contact the Breed Secretary to book your space
NSA Sheep Event
The Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association will have a stand at NSA’s Sheep Event; a biennial one-day show held on Tuesday the 30th July at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire. It is the flagship event of the National Sheep Association and if you’re visiting the event please drop by the stand to say hello!
Skipton Sale
The first of the annual breed sales for the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association will be held on the 31st of August at CCM Skipton Auction Mart. The entry form and catalogue will be available respectively on the Upcoming Sales page closer to the time
Melton Mowbray Sale
The second of the annual breed sales for the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association will be held on the 14th of September at Melton Mowbray Market as part of the RBST Native Breeds show and sale. The entry form and catalogue will be available respectively on the Upcoming Sales page closer to the time
Wensleydale Workshop day
A Wensleydale workshop day is to be held at Chilton Grounds Farm, Buckinghamshire on Saturday 5th October. It’s set to be a fantastic event and a great opportunity to socialise with other breeders, with an demonstrations and talks on a variety of subjects.
More info to follow.
Wensleydale Sheep: A Handcrafted History Exhibition
The Association has arranged for a travelling exhibition of handcrafted pieces made with Wensleydale wool, the first gallery it is set to visit is Handweavers Studio, Seven Sisters Row, London from Saturday the 12th of October through until December
