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If you have an idea for an event, please let Karen know.
Wednesday 8th May 7pm for 7.30pm - Donkeys
Karen Fitz-Hugh from The Donkey Haven Charity, Lufflands Farm, Sutcombe, Holsworthy, will be talking about their work and some of their residents.This local donkey sanctuary aims to raise awareness, help educate people and save more donkeys from abuse and exploitation.
At the Rydon Inn, Holsworthy EX22 7HU. Just turn up!
Tuesday 14th May 11am - Natural Fibre Company - Mill Tour
Unit B Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7PJ.
"The NFC supports farmers and smallholders and specialises in turning shorn fleeces into processed fibre/used for felting or hand spinning/into yarns suitable for knitting, crochet, weaving or machine knitting. They can help advise what to do with a particular fleece type and what you can do to adjust the results by using different processes, blending or dyeing."
The cost of the Mill Tour will be £15.00 per person, and will include a tour of the working mill, and the Blacker Yarns area, where yarns can be purchased. If they have any carded waste/noil etc, it will also be available for purchase. They might not have all of the by-products, but we will certainly have some.
Tours normally take about 2hrs. This includes time in the Blacker Yarns area.
It is a working mill, and so visitors are required to wear sensible footwear (no open toes) and no very loose clothing. There are also steps in the mill to access the sorting area and Blacker Yarns.
There are now a few spaces left for the Mill Visit so please Email Karen at training@devonsmallholders.co.uk and details of how to pay will then be sent.
Those who have already registered their interest will be contacted with payment details if they then wish to confirm their places.
Thursday 8th August - Okehampton Show (NOT a DASH event)
Look out for the DASH stand at Okehampton Show. www.okehamptonshow.co.uk
Thursday 22nd August - Holsworthy and Stratton Show (NOT a DASH event)
Look out for the DASH stand at Holsworthy and Stratton Show. www.holsworthyandstrattonagriculturalshow.co.uk