We invite EAG members to join us via Zoom for the Eastern Alpaca Group Annual General Meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 28th September. The meeting will include the election of EAG Committee members. If you would be interested in joining our friendly, welcoming team please contact secretary@easternalpacagroupuk.org. The meeting will …
The winners of the 2022 East of England Fleece Show!
Drum roll please! After a whirlwind weekend of judging, stewarding and fibre testing we are ready to announce the winners of this year’s East of England Fleece Show. Full results will be available on the BAS website shortly. Special thanks must first go to our judge Mr Roger Clarke, Paul …
Fleece Show entries are now closed!
We have been overwhelmed by the response to this year’s Fleece Show and entries have filled up in record time. Please send entered fleeces to show organiser, Harley Laver, Elmlea, Cold Norton Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6HP by 11th August. In order for fleeces to be returned to you a …
Fleece Show entries are now open!
The EAG Fleece Show 2022 is now open for entries! The two day event will be held at Essex Young Farmers Centre over the 20th and 21st August 2022. This year we are delighted to announce that Mr Roger Clarke will be show judge. We are also very grateful to …
Time to think about the East of England Fleece Show 2022!
It is time to start thinking about the fleeces that you will enter in to the ever popular East of England Fleece Show. The two day event will be held at Essex Young Farmers Centre over the 20th and 21st August 2022. This year we are delighted to announce that …
Announcing the 2022 East of England Alpaca Show!
Come and join us at the East of England Show at Beechwood Equestrian Centre on Sunday 9th October! We are delighted to have Mr Jay Holland as our judge this year. Entries open on 18th July until 25th August, with 140 places available. Farms will be able to submit numbers …
Winter Warmer #6 – Herd Sire Selection
On Thursday 24th February at 7pm EAG will be hosting its sixth Zoom webinar in the series. Nick Harrington-Smith of Alpaca Evolution will present a brief overview of breeding decisions and tools to utilize that will help maximise the chance of advancing your overall herd quality £5 EAG members/ £10 …
Winter Warmer #5 – Natural Fibre Dyeing
On Wednesday 26th January at 7pm EAG will be hosting its fifth Zoom webinar in the series. Create beautiful colours and learn the art of dyeing fibre using natural techniques. Annie from Burnt Fen Alpacas will be our host for the evening and will be on hand to answer questions …
Winter Warmer #4 – Pasture Management
An introduction to Seed Mixes and Pasture Management for Llamas & Alpacas We are very excited to be returning to our series of zoom webinars! The first in the series will be a talk by Sam Lane of Cotswold Grass Seeds at 7pm on Wednesday 8th December 2021. Sam will …
Photos from the East of England Alpaca Show 2021
This year we were delighted to have Lee Oxley as our official show photographer. If you would like to purchase photos from the show please follow the link below to Lee’s Facebook page. All photos on his page are unedited and watermarked, copyright Lee Oxley 2021. Photos are available for …
Results of the East of England Alpaca Show 2021
It was a great pleasure to be back amongst friends and alpacas again at this year’s halter show. The EAG Committee would like to thank all of the exhibitors, sponsors, officials and volunteers for helping to create such a friendly, entertaining, educating and successful weekend! The full Show results can …
East of England Alpaca Show Sponsors 2021
Without the generous support of our sponsors we would not be able to organise the Show each year. So, thank you to all who have taken up sponsorship packages – we really do appreciate your committment to the EAG and our regional members! Gold Sponsors Alpaca Evolution – alpacaevolution.com Pinnacle …
Sponsorship opportunities for the East of England Alpaca Show
The East of England Alpaca Show is just around the corner, and there are plenty of ways in which you can support this event, whilst also promoting your own business! There is a package for every budget, and there’s even an additional 5% off for EAG Members! Take a look …
East of England Fleece Show Results 2021
The Results of the East of England Fleece Show 2021
Spirit of the Industry Trophy
Once again Eastern Alpaca Group will be looking to award the special Spirit of the Industry Trophy at the East of England Fleece Show 2021. The Spirit of the Industry Trophy, with a special rosette, will be awarded to the fleece that exemplifies those qualities that will most benefit the …