Clara Boulton -1 June 2021
Like most, our favourite ‘alpaca seasons’ are in full swing, shearing and birthing! I adore looking at the fleeces as they come off, and we are ...
Ron Mackintosh – 14th May 2021
As I write this blog the 86th edition of the Alpaca Magazine is going to print to be mailed out to you shortly. This is the 24th edition of the ma...
Elaine Clarke – 10th may 2021
At this time of year, our focus is usually centred around the seasonal triad of shearing, births and matings. With our shearing all complete, we h...
Judith Newman – 26th April 2021
In my previous blog I complained about the rain and now I’m complaining about the lack of it! The weather has been glorious and we have been able ...
Paul Hetherington – 19th April 2021
It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Back in January we put in a planning application for a new shed after coming to the conclusion that, with aroun...
Emma Taylor – 15 April 2021
Shearing time is upon us! I am no doubt preaching to the converted and now is hardly early, but please ensure you book or ideally re-book your shea...
Kate Brookes – 29 March 2021
As I sit here writing this, with the sun streaming in the window, I'm wishing my life away, well about two weeks of it anyway. That's how long i...
Duncan Pullar – 15 March 2021
Very few new technologies are revolutionary in that they do not wipe away everything that went before. They tend to be rather more gentle in the w...
Clara Boulton – 8 March 2021
Since joining the board, it has somehow seemed extremely busy ‘at home’ despite the lockdown. From being elected, I really enjoyed the first me...
Ken Freivokh – 1 March 2021
Some 12 years ago, Liz and I were offered the opportunity to purchase land adjoining our cottage. With an offer accepted, we looked at each oth...