GUIDE TO SEPTEMBER
3-4 September SOUTHERN WOOL SHOW Newbury Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Newbury RG14 7NZ
This family-run show has grown from strength to strength, and this year’s promises to be the biggest and the best yet – with 80 exhibitors including indie dyers, yarn shops, felters, ceramic makers, spinners and guilds! Tickets will be available to purchase from June. To find out more, visit www.southernwoolshow.co.uk or call 07741 452295
9-10 September UNRAVEL Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR
The largest independent yarn show in the South East, Unravel is proud to showcase indie producers from around the UK in their curated marketplace, whether they are established makers or first-time exhibitors. Each day of the show also features an inspiring programme of bookable workshops. Tickets will be on sale soon at www.farnhammaltings.com/artists-andmakers/craft/festivals/unravel or by calling 01252 745444
10-11 September PERTH FESTIVAL OF YARN Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth, Scotland PH2 0TH
People from over 20 different countries journey to Perth every September to visit Scotland’s award nominated contemporary yarn and fibre festival, which brings together fibre crafters from across the EU in their vendors’ gallery marketplace. Festival goers can also enjoy classes, lectures and social events! Tickets will be available to buy shortly. While you wait, check out www. perthfestivalofyarn.uk or email hello@perthfestivalofyarn.uk for more info
17-18 September LLANDOVERY SHEEP FESTIVAL Kings Road, Llandovery, Wales SA20 0AW
This weekend celebration of rural crafts, food and entertainment is fun for the whole family! For the first time this year you can enter your handknits in the wool competition, which aims to highlight all of the wonderful things that British wool can be used for. The top ten entries will each win a prize. Free entry. To learn more, take a look at their website www.llandoverysheepfestival.co.uk, or call 01550 721375
24-25 September YARNDALE Craven Cattle Marts, Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD
The must-visit event for yarn enthusiasts everywhere is held in the beautiful market town of Skipton, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, where an inspiring mix of retailers, artisans and crafters gather to share their woolly passion. Timed entry tickets cost £15 each, plus a £2.50 booking fee. To get yours, go to www.tickets.yarndale.co.uk or email info@yarndale.co.uk
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.