Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO MAY
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 May CORNISH FIBRE FESTIVAL
Royal Cornwall Showground Exhibition Centre, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
One for all the woolly crafting community, this huge show has over 50 stalls, vendors on site, and an array of fabulous fibres. Plus, it’s fully inclusive with wide aisles and has a quiet hour for browsing in the morning.
For more information visit www.kcguild.org.uk/events/Cornish-fibrefestival-wadebridge-8-9-may-2021 and to purchase tickets visit https://bit. ly/35UwX9J
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 May BUXTON WOOL GATHERING
Buxton Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6BE
Currently still in the planning stages for the event this year, Buxton Wool is set to be a popular outdoor celebration of woolly wonder! Set in the stunning backdrop of the Peak District, the popular outdoor gathering is set to return this year featuring an exciting variety of exhibitors. There are also some cute charity patterns you can purchase on their main website, so you can get started ahead of the show! Sign up for their newsletter or like their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. For details visit https://buxtonwool.co.uk
Sunday 16 – Monday 17 May WOOL @ JUNCTION 13
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Sta ordshire ST19 5RE
We’re keeping our fingers tightly crossed that this event will go ahead this year. Although final details are yet to be confirmed, there is plenty to be excited about for this springtime get together! With music, street food, workshops, exhibitors and even fashion shows almost certainly planned; Wool @ Junction 13 has featured a showcase of brilliantly crafty attractions in previous years.
For updates nearer the time, please visit the main website below.
Visit https://wool-j13.uk
Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 May WOOLLY WEEKEND
Sheep Street, Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4AB
In the lead up to the Shipston Wool Fair, Woolly Weekend is a delight for all the yarn enthusiasts out there! In past years this build-up event has included a bustling crafty street market, live music, yarn bombing, family events and many other fun knitting-related activities.
For more visit http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/woolly-weekend/
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.