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SUMMARY:Affiliate Training- Surrey - 25th April
DESCRIPTION:Affiliate Training on Saturday 25th March 2026. \n\n\n\nBAS Affiliate Training Modules 5 & 6  – Understanding Shearing Day and your Fleece and what to do with it. \n\n\n\nDate:                 Saturday  25th April \n\n\n\nLocation:         Pinnacle Alpacas [RH5 5QT] \n\n\n\nTime:                 10:00pm – 4:30pm     (Lunch & Refreshments included) \n\n\n\nDescription:  Shearing Day can be daunting for the unprepared\, so this practical ‘one day’ course will prepare you for Shearing\, explaining the process\, how to be ready for your shearers\, what questions to ask\, everything you need to have to hand so that you can be organised for what you want to achieve from your shearing day.  We will also be covering all about fleece\, understanding your animals fleeces ‘on the animal’ and ‘on the skirting table’ and exploring what you can do with your fleece.   \n\n\n\nCost:                 £80+VAT/Person \n\n\n\nAffiliate Trainers:Tony & Hilary Monkcom \n\n\n\nEmail:                hilaryandtonymonkcom@pinnaclealpacas.com \n\n\n\nMob:                  07957 689 002 [Hilary]
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/affiliate-training-surrey-25th-april/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T170000
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SUMMARY:Scottish Alpaca Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Show Date:  Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026 \n\n\n\nEntries open for numbers:  Monday 2nd February 2026 \n\n\n\nEntries close:  Friday 20th March 2026 \n\n\n\nEntries open for named alpacas: Friday 14th – Friday 21st March 2025 \n\n\n\nMaximum Entries:  250 \n\n\n\nEntry fee:  £32.00 inc VAT \n\n\n\nJudge:  Mr Wade Geese \n\n\n\nVenue:  Lawrie Symington\, Muirglen\, Hindford Road\, Lanark ML11 9AX Organizer:  Stuart Ramsay  stuart@velvethall-alpacas.co.uk \n\n\n\nDate:      Sat 25th & Sun 26th April 2026
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/scottish-alpaca-championships/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20251103T141844Z
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SUMMARY:South of England Spring Live Alpaca Halter Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:South of England Spring Live Alpaca Halter Show 2025Dates: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2026Venue: South of England show ground RH17 6TLJudge: Mr Nick Harrington SmithRing Steward: Mr Garry NaishOrganisers: Hilary and Tony Monkcom hilary@pinnaclealpacas.com
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/south-of-england-spring-live-alpaca-halter-show-2025/
LOCATION:RH17 6TL\, South of England Showground
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260122T172520Z
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Training- Gloucs  - 12 April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Affiliate Course Modules 1\,2 & 3 Affiliate Course \n\n\n\nModule descriptions here \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Alpacas – Husbandry\, Health and Handling.  \n\n\n\nbridget@cotswoldalpacas.co.uk
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/affiliate-training-gloucs-22-feb-2026/
LOCATION:GL53 9NT\, Cotswold Alpacas
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260325T130702Z
CREATED:20241203T153846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T130702Z
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SUMMARY:HoEAG Spring Alpaca Fiesta 2026
DESCRIPTION:Location: Bury Farm Equestrian Village \n\n\n\nJudge: Mrs Julia Corrigan Stuart in tandem with Kim Murray \n\n\n\nOrganisers: Sue Keen & Julia Corrigan-Stuart \n\n\n\nEmail: fiesta@heartofenglandalpacagroup.co.uk
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/hoeag-spring-alpaca-fiesta-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20251217T090913Z
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Training- Devon -  29 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Affiliate Course EX34 8NAModules 7\, & 8 Affiliate Course \n\n\n\nModule descriptions here \n\n\n\nwww.mullacottalpacas.comKatebrookes2@gmail.com
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/affiliate-training-devon-29-march-2026/
LOCATION:EX34 8NA\, Mullacott Alpacas
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260206T102006Z
CREATED:20260206T102004Z
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Training- Surrey - 28th March
DESCRIPTION:Affiliate Training on Saturday 28th March  2026. \n\n\n\nBAS Affiliate Training Modules 1-4   Introduction to Alpacas\, husbandry\, health & handling \n\n\n\nDate:                 Saturday 28th March 2026 \n\n\n\nLocation:         Pinnacle Alpacas [RH5 5QT] \n\n\n\nTime:                 10:00am – 4:30pm (Lunch & Refreshments included) \n\n\n\nDescription:  This practical hands on ‘one day’ training is ideal for new and prospective alpaca owners and those wanting to know more about caring for alpacas.  The full day workshop will cover all aspects of basic husbandry and care\, including vaccinations\, worming\, parasite control\, supplements and will cover basic handling\, gathering up and containing your your alpacas\, the importance of correct halter fit with practice of how to fit a halter and guidance and practice in toenail trimming.  Groups are kept small 8 – 10 (max) to ensure everyone can get the most out of the day in a truly relaxed setting\, where questions are welcomed throughout the day.  Ongoing support is provided after the course and by the time you leave you will have the confidence to know what to look for in your ideal alpacas\, how to look after them to ensure they thrive and for you to gain the best experience going forward. \n\n\n\nCost:                 £80+VAT/Person \n\n\n\nAffiliate Trainers:  Tony & Hilary Monkcom \n\n\n\nEmail:                hilaryandtonymonkcom@pinnaclealpacas.com \n\n\n\nMob:                  07957 689 002 [Hilary]
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/affiliate-training-surrey-28th-march/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T235959
DTSTAMP:20250326T102112Z
CREATED:20241008T132617Z
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SUMMARY:BAS 2026 National Halter Show and Champion of Champions Fleece Show
DESCRIPTION:Dates for 2026 are 20th\, 21st and 22nd March – Stafford Show Ground – ST18 0BD\n\n\n\nChampion of Champions Fleece Show will run and be judged in Feb 2026 dates TBC \n\n\n\nThe National Show Committee are determined to put on a truly amazing event in 2026 and look forward to your support when the time comes.
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/bas-2025-national-halter-show-and-champion-of-champions-fleece-show/
LOCATION:Stafford Show Ground\, Weston Rd\, Stafford\, ST18 0BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260308T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260204T100604Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Halter Championships -2026
DESCRIPTION:Northern Ireland Halter Championships Dates: Sunday 8th March 2026Judge: Julia Corrigan- StuartVenue: Ecclesville Equestrian Centre Fitona
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/northern-ireland-halter-championships/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260122T172238Z
CREATED:20260122T172038Z
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Training - Glous 22nd Feb 2026.
DESCRIPTION:Modules 1-3  \n\n\n\nModule descriptions here \n\n\n\nbridget@cotswoldalpacas.co.uk
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/affiliate-training-glous-22nd-feb-2026/
LOCATION:GL53 9NT\, Cotswold Alpacas
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20251217T090313Z
CREATED:20250303T101303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T090313Z
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Training- Devon -  15 Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Affiliate Course EX34 8NAModules 1-3 Affiliate Course \n\n\n\nModule descriptions here \n\n\n\nwww.mullacottalpacas.comKatebrookes2@gmail.com
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/affiliate-training-devon-1-june-2025/
LOCATION:EX34 8NA\, Mullacott Alpacas
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20250623T132343Z
CREATED:20250623T131752Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Alpaca Assessment - Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Usk valley Alpacas \n\n\n\nContact Duncan using ceo@bas-uk if you are interested in booking a place on this course
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/advanced-alpaca-assessment-nov-2025/
LOCATION:USK Valley Alpacas\, NP16 6NS\, Corn Farm\, Devauden\, Monmouthshire\, NP16 6NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20251001T103918Z
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Training\, South Wales
DESCRIPTION:Modules 1-3 Module descriptions here \n\n\n\nAffiliate Course – S WalesModules 1-3tanya@tanyarussell.comhttps://fancythatalpacas.com/events-education/ \n\n\n\nSA20 0UW
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/affiliate-training-kilkenney/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20250730T090520Z
CREATED:20250128T181012Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Alpaca Assessment - 31 Oct 1 & 2 Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Toft Alpaca Stud THE Intermediate course will be on the 31st of October and 1st and 2nd of November at Toft alpacas. Tutors are Mary-Jo Smith and Roger Clarke. \n\n\n\nA three-day\, in-person course on alpaca conformation and fleece for huacaya and suri. \n\n\n\n\nA thorough overview of the major fleece and conformational traits for both suri and huacaya alpacas. This enables delegates to:\n\ngain confidence to assess and verbally deliver fibre and conformational characteristics to other owners and potential customers.\n\n\n\nmake informed selection decisions within their own herd\, at shows and when buying stock in.\n\n\n\ngain the necessary information to make appropriate breeding choices.\n\n\n\ngain valuable experience at handling and assessing a high number of alpacas of varying quality\, sex\, and type.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for all BAS members who are interested in learning more about assessing conformational and fibre traits both on and off the alpaca.  This course is a comprehensive package in furthering alpaca assessment and applicable to all.\n\n\n\nBAS Members price £395 plus VAT. Junior Members are half price\n\n\n\n\nContact Duncan using ceo@bas-uk if you are interested in booking a place on this course
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/intermediate-alpaca-assessment-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Toft\, Toft Manor Lodge\, Dunchurch\, CV22 6NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T235959
DTSTAMP:20250729T094232Z
CREATED:20241008T131614Z
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SUMMARY:East of England Halter Show organised by EAG 2025
DESCRIPTION:Judge: Mrs Barbara HetheringtonVenue: Beechwood Equestrian Centre\, Rettendon Common\, Chelmsford CM3 8DYEntry fee: EAG Members £31.20 / Non-Members £36.00Pen clean up: £40.00 will be refunded if pen is clearedElectric Hook up: £35 \n\n\n\nEntries open: Monday 4th AugEntries close: Monday 15th September \n\n\n\nOrganiser: Harley Laver- 07934463342 Email- harley@churchfieldalpacas.co.uk \n\n\n\nMore details on the website easternalpacagroupuk.org/category/shows
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/east-of-england-halter-show-organised-by-eag-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250817T235959
DTSTAMP:20250630T124048Z
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SUMMARY:East of England Fleece Show organised by EAG 2025
DESCRIPTION:East of England Alpaca Fleece Show organised by EAG Dates: 16-17 August 2025Judge: Mrs Barbara Hetherington Venue: Essex Young Farmers\, Chatham Green\, Chelmsford\, Essex CM3 3LQEntry fee: EAG Members £20.00 / Non Members £26.00- Prices include Fibre testing from the Wool Testing Authority Entries open: 23rd JuneEntries close: 28th JulyFleeces to be sent to: Harley Laver\, Elmlea\, Cold Norton road\, Latchingdon\, Essex\, CM3 6HP no later than Monday 4th August.Organiser: Harley Laver- 07934463342 Email- harley@churchfieldalpacas.co.uk
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/east-of-england-fleece-show-organised-by-eag-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T170000
DTSTAMP:20250424T111452Z
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SUMMARY:Ellingham And Ringwood Halter Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Show Date: Saturday 9th August 2025.Judge: Jay HollandEntries open  Monday 23rd June 09.00Entries close  Sunday 20th July   23.59Entry Fee: £25 Inc vat and fees.Organisers:  Wendy Williams alpacaadventure@gmail.com or 07977342888and Vicki Edge snooksfarm@hotmail.co.uk or 07725038832
URL:https://bas-uk.com/event/ellingham-and-ringwood-halter-show-2025/
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