Wheels on Fire - Spin-in at La Ferme Moore!

Please join us at la Ferme Moore in Gatineau, Quebec (Hull sector) for a day of spinning or any other fibre-filled activity.

The date is Saturday, January 20, 2018  from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
The entry fee is only $5 per person and there will be door prizes and local vendors.
Food and beverages are available at the farm’s café or at nearby restaurants.
There is an elevator for people with mobility issues.  Parking is free.
La Ferme Moore is easily to get to from Ottawa! 
MAP LINK : https://goo.gl/maps/Pa4GYSp2Asv
We’ll be sending more information about this event, in mid-December. Hope to see you at the spin-in!

Les Rouets en Feu - Spin-in à La Ferme Moore!

Wool Judging Course, Level 1 

Part 1 of a 2-part certification program
September 14-15, 2017  Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Manitoba Fibre Festival is please to announce that we are hosting a wool judging course in September, just before the Festival. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the qualities of wool -- anyone who raises sheep, sells fleeces, or works with wool. 

Manitoba Fibrefest Fleece Competition

September 15 - 16, 2017
Judge – Val Fiddler, Webb, SK

Grand Champion

G. Oliver – Wensleydale Coloured

Reserve Champion 

G. Oliver – Romney x Polypay – White

Fine Wool White

1. Brian Greaves, Miniota, MB – Ile de France x Polypay
2. Brian Greaves, Miniota, MB – Ile de France x Polypay
3. Brian Greaves, Miniota, MB – Ile de France x Polypay

Longwool White

1. G. Oliver, Carberry, MB – Romney x Polypay
2. G. Oliver, Carberry, MB – Wensleydale x Polypay
3. G. Oliver, Carberry, MB – Cotswold x Cotswold / Suffolk

Longwool Coloured

1. G. Oliver, Carberry, MB – Wensleydale
2. G. Oliver, Carberry, MB – Wensleydale x Romney/Texel

Specialty White

1. Tammy Ivanco – Shetland

Specialty Coloured

1. Linda Glowacki, Beasejour, MB – Shetland
2. Linda Glowacki, Beausejour, MB – Shetland
3. Linda Glowacki,...

LMSPA Fleece Sale 2017

2017 Fleece Winners & Placings!
There was 67 entries
For those of you who have long been waiting  for this announcement… here they are!  

LMSPA Fleece Sale 2017 WINNERS placing list 

Lower Mainland Sheep Producers Association Wool 'n Ewe A-Fair
Date: June 10
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Alice McKay Building @ Cloverdale Fairgrounds - 6050 - 176 St Surrey, 
Contact info: sheepproducers@gmail.com 6604-530-8670  www.lmspa.ca