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Many of you know that sitting behind Woolsack is 1 sheep farmer in Orkney. Orkney has now been dragged into actions of Russia & their invasion of Ukraine so temporarily with apologies tweets on this as well as wool/knitting etc Orkney is appalled & angry! orcadian.co.uk/state-owned-ru…

Great Pyrenees on the front, Border collies along the sides, Donkeys in the middle and Blue heelers at the rear.. Dude is NOT messing around on keeping that herd safe!

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

While fireworks bring spectacle, it's also vital to consider the impact on livestock and equines. If you can, opt for low noise, professionally handled displays located well away from grazing lands this #BonfireNight, or even better, a light or drone show! 💚

🧶 Did you catch The Game of Wool on Sunday evening? We loved seeing the Fair Isle knitting challenge, the first one of the new series and the contestants' stunning creations😍Feeling inspired to try some Fair Isle knitting this autumn? blackeryarns.co.uk/kits #FairIsleKnitting

What better way to celebrate #WoolMonth than treating yourself to a native breed wool hat for life?! Warm, unique, and made to last 💚 Shop and support our mission at: rbst.org.uk/shop/native-br…

Previous page was reported& suspend to silence the voices of Afghan women, but Afghan women continue to fight for their own rights . thank all for your solidarity Please follow & share to support Afghan women and ensure their voices are never silenced. Thanks, @Yalbano12345

We don't forget Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, some of whom are living in safe refuge in Orkney. We will always support Ukrainian sovereignty, democracy & independence.

We have that lovely Friday/start of the weekend feeling Do you like to take your knitting projects outdoors to work on at this time of year? We'd love to see what's on your needles this weekend. Tamar Lustre Yarn on location in Calstock: blackeryarns.co.uk/tamar-lustre-y… #weekendvibes

There’s still time to apply for the Yarndale Start Up Bursary - you’ll have to be quick though - applications close tonight at midnight.

We're busy planning/designing new project kits with a host of fabulous indie designers as well as our own inhouse creations. What types of new kits would you like to se? blackeryarns.co.uk/kits

Wool makes the ideal base to create products with natural stretch & recovery due to the fibres natural crimp. The lustre & colour variations also add to wool's versatility in creating products. Do you have a commercial innovation? See link for details innovationinwool.com

It’s Sheep Day this Sunday in Skipton. You’ll find us in Craven Court doing a spot of crochet. Come and join us to make some granny squares. welcometoskipton.com/events/sheep-d…

Surprised to bump into Zelensky and Trump here in Pant #Shropshire This fabulous #PostboxTopper is the work of the super-talented Crazy Crocheter 👏👏 Happy #PostboxSaturday @RoyalMail ❤️

Wonderful opportunity to see in detail fleece from so many of the UK's native and rare breeds of sheep!

Anyone heading to #RoyalHighlandShow ? Do stop by the @RbstScotland stand - M7 (B). We've got wool !

Lots of love on here for the Crickhowell knitting group post box topper…here’s more of their work. Some very clever ladies.

Fresh insulation startup offers alternative market for British wool ift.tt/gO8YCA5

Solidwool produces a sustainable composite material made from British wool and bio-resin. This material is used in applications such as furniture, interior finishes, and homeware products. Loop Technology Ltd carried out a feasibility study to assess the effectiveness of its RoboMACH HA robotic machining system in trimming excess bio-resin from the edges of Solidwool's chairs following the moulding process. Video source: Loop Technology Ltd #robotics #tech #engineering -------------------------------- Stay ahead of the curve! Follow us now on our WhatsApp (wevlv.co/wevolver-whats…) and Telegram (wevlv.co/3sJlFn5) channels and stay updated about the cutting edge.

Hoggs clipped this week. These are year old females, now shearlings. This is the biggest and best fleece they grow; next year they’ll be rearing lambs and will grow less #wool. Hopefully as people are becoming more eco conscious demand will increase 🤞🏻 #shearing @BritishWool