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SUMMARY:Alpaca Fibre for Commercial End Use  Wednesday 18th February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Paul Valelly & Emma Taylor \n\n\n\nWebinar – 7-9pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Now\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will examine the essential elements for supplying alpaca fibre for commercial end-products\, both individually and collectively\, including fleece assessment\, preparation and key demand drivers. \n\n\n\nExperienced alpaca breeders are well aware that alpacas have the potential to produce some of the world’s most exquisite fleeces. From the 1830s\, when Sir Titus Salt created the large-scale alpaca processing mill in Bradford\, to the current day\, with alpaca garments gracing the catwalks in Milan and Paris\, alpaca has been featured as a luxury fibre. \n\n\n\nThe ability to supply alpaca fibre suitable for commercial end-use\, however\, has become elusive for many breeders\, given that the criteria are quite specific and often require considerable experience\, as the pitfalls are many. \n\n\n\nThe presenters\, Paul Vallely & Emma Taylor\, have had considerable collective experience with alpaca fibre.  \n\n\n\nPaul has experience in supplying fibre for commercial products over the past 40 years. He has owned a large-scale ultrafine merino operation in Australia\, established a supply chain for Italian fashion house\, Loro Piana\, created the Premium Alpaca fleece collection scheme that secured record-breaking contracts with Armani and Zegna\, as well as owning a global fibre testing service.  \n\n\n\nEmma co-owns East Anglia Alpaca Mill\, which specialises in processing alpaca fleece into high-quality yarn and textiles. The mill plays an essential role in the national alpaca farming industry\, being the only dedicated alpaca processing option & providing owners & breeders the opportunity to transform their raw fleece into commercial products. The mill also serves customers internationally who recognise the expertise that Emma & Chris possess together with the passion for top class service & products.
URL:https://easternalpacagroupuk.org/calendar/art-of-fibre-webinar-18th-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events,Winter Warmer
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SUMMARY:Winter Webinar #8 - How to Use Objective Fleece Information
DESCRIPTION:How to Use Objective Fleece Information – 2023 Version\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted that Paul Vallely will be providing our next Zoom webinar on Thursday 9th February.  \n\n\n\nPaul is the director of fibre testing and analysis laboratory\, Art Of Fibre. Art Of Fibre operate OFDA2000 fibre measurement technology in Europe and the UK\, testing about 80\,000 animal fibre samples a year. \n\n\n\nTopics for the webinar will include\, \n\n\n\n\nThe latest fibre market information and how it benefits alpaca fibre\n\n\n\nRecapping what the main fleece test data means and how to use it\n\n\n\n‘Coarse Edge Micron’ – a new weapon for targeting primary fibres\n\n\n\nAn update on fleece testing technology\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar will take place via Zoom and a link for the meeting will be sent out via email to participants. £8 EAG and HoE members/£10 non members. Tickets are per farm\, rather than per person\, and can be bought using the online payment system below. An EAG and HoE member discount code has been sent out in the latest EAG/HoE member newsletters. Please enter your farm name and email address when purchasing your ticket. Payment is taken via Paypal using your Paypal account or a debit card if you prefer
URL:https://easternalpacagroupuk.org/calendar/winter-webinar-8/
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Alpaca Group":MAILTO:secretary@easternalpacagroupuk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T100000
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SUMMARY:Craft & Create
DESCRIPTION:Come along for a day of craft demonstrations and opportunities to try new challenges. Also a chance to purchase alpaca yarn and crafts. The event will be open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nHosted by EAG at Essex Young Farmers Club Centre\, Little Waltham\, between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 28th January. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day our demonstrators and tutors will be creating products in their chosen way\, including crochet\, machine knitting\, hand knitting\, peg loom weaving\, weaving\, hand spinning\, drop spindle spinning and more. \n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to chat with tutors and try any or all of the different disciplines. Start your crafting journey with a taster session\, or discover new things about a craft that you already love! \n\n\n\nMost of our demonstrators will be using alpaca fibre\, but methods will be the same for alternative mediums. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a crafter? Would you be willing to share your experience with others? We would love to hear from anyone who would like to come along and share their skills. Demonstrators receive free entry to Craft & Create and we will keep you supplied with tea and cake! \n\n\n\nMaybe you would like to display or sell your yarn or alpaca creations? We are also offering the opportunity for EAG members using british alpaca fibre to bring their alpaca yarn and crafts to sell. Table space will be provided and there is no additional fee. If you would like to bring your creations to display but don’t wish to sell them\, that is fine too! \n\n\n\nIf you would like to be one of our demonstrators\, or would like to bring items for sale or display please contact either Kath Shearer (secretary@easternalpacagroupuk.org) or Emma Taylor (fibre@easternalpacagroupuk.org). \n\n\n\nTickets – £20 per adult (£15 EAG member)\, £5 per child (EAG children free). This includes light refreshments of tea and cake. Please feel free to bring a packed lunch if you are planning to stay for the whole day. Tickets can be purchased below: \n\n\n\nAdult ticket £20 (£15 for EAG members with your discount code) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild Ticket £5 (free for EAG members – no need to add to basket)
URL:https://easternalpacagroupuk.org/calendar/craft-create/
LOCATION:Essex Young Farmers Club\, Whitbreads Farm Lane\, Little Waltham\, Chelmsford
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer #7 - Looking after the geriatric alpaca and alpaca first aid
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7pm on Wednesday 7th December for our seventh Winter Warmer!  \n\n\n\nMaria Navas MRCVS of Rutland Vets\, part of the Farm Veterinary Solutions Group\, will be giving us an insight into caring for older alpacas. She will also be talking about on farm first aid. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will take place via Zoom and a link for the meeting will be sent out via email to participants. £10 EAG members/£15 non members. Tickets are per farm\, rather than per person\, and can be bought using the online payment system below. An EAG member discount code has been sent out with the Autumn EAG newsletter. Please enter your farm name and email address when purchasing your ticket. Payment is taken via Paypal using your Paypal account or a debit card if you prefer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking for this event has now closed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria Nava MRCVS\n\n\n\nGranny – 26 years old
URL:https://easternalpacagroupuk.org/calendar/winterwarmer7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T190000
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer #5 - Natural Dyes
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about dyeing fibre with natural ingredients. Hosted by Burnt Fen Alpacas.
URL:https://easternalpacagroupuk.org/calendar/natural-dyes/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T190000
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer #4 - Pasture Management
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to Seed Mixes and Pasture Management for Llamas & Alpacas – with Sam Lane of Cotswold Grass Seeds
URL:https://easternalpacagroupuk.org/calendar/winter-warmer-4-pasture-management/
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