DIAN SKELTON EXPLORES THE USES OF WOOL

On this week’s Dian Skelton blog I will be discussing the various uses of wool; one of the most versatile fibres known to man. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/dian-skelton-explores-the-uses-of-wool/

DEFA TO HOST POPULAR MARKETING WORKSHOPS

On today’s Dian Skelton blog I will be discussing the news that the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) will be once again hosting its popular workshops for anyone who is involved in the food and drink industry on the Isle of Man. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/defa-to-host-popular-marketing-workshops/

HOW AUSTRALIA’S WOOL INDUSTRY FLOURISHED FROM SIX MERINO SHEEP

On today’s Dian Skelton blog I will be discussing how Australia’s wool industry flourished from the humble beginnings of just six Merino sheep. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/how-australias-wool-industry-flourished-from-six-merino-sheep/

SUFFOLK COUNCIL AWAITS EU FUNDING DECISION

Previously on the Dian Skelton blog I brought you the news that Suffolk County Council have applied for a £2.2 million grant from the LEADER programme to improve their wool towns as part of the ‘Suffolk wool towns’ project. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/suffolk-council-awaits-eu-funding-decision/

WOOL WEEK TUTORS TO HOST KNITTING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

Today’s Dian Skelton blog, I will be discussing the announcement that Shetland’s wool tutors will be hosting knitting classes for children that will take place in the New Year. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/wool-week-tutors-to-host-knitting-classes-for-children/

DIAN SKELTON EXPLORES SUFFOLK’S WOOL HERITAGE

On today’s Dian Skelton blog I will be discussing Suffolk wool heritage once again – following on from last week’s blog post. Suffolk has a somewhat convoluted wool history in the sense that many people don’t know the extent to which Suffolk benefited in economic terms. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/dian-skelton-explores-suffolks-wool-heritage-2/

NORTH WALES ARTISANS GO FOR COLLECTIVE APPROACH

On today’s Dian Skelton blog, I will be discussing the announcement that the artisan of North Wales have decided to pool their resources together in an effort to break into the ultra-competitive Christmas luxury hampers market. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/north-wales-artisans-go-for-collective-approach/

£2.2 MILLION PLEDGED TO SUFFOLK WOOL TOWNS

On today’s Dian Skelton blog, I will be discussing the announcement that Suffolk’s wool towns could share in a £2.2 million grant that will aim to rebrand and attract more tourism to the region. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/2-2-million-pledged-to-suffolk-wool-towns/

MOSTLYMANX MAKES AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FINALS

On this week’s Dian Skelton blog I will be discussing the news that MostlyManx, founded by Dian, has been shortlisted in the finals for the Awards for Excellence in the Small Enterprise Category. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/mostlymanx-makes-awards-for-excellence-finals/

KENDAL WOOL GATHERING PLANNED FOR THIRD SUCCESSIVE YEAR

On this week’s Dian Skelton blog, I will be turning my attention to the Kendal Wool Gathering which, having enjoyed another successful year, will return in 2015. The festival organisers saw a 61 per cent increase on the 2013 Gathering with around 6,500 people turning out at K Village. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/kendal-wool-gathering-planned-for-third-successive-year/

ALNMOUTH WOOL AND CRAFTS EVENT ENJOYS THIRD SUCCESSIVE YEAR

On this week’s Dian Skelton blog I will be discussing the Alnmouth Wool Craft Fair that took place on the weekend of the 31st of October. The event marks the third year for the north Northumberland event that also hosts Sheep Tales and Spinning Yarns exhibition. http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/alnmouth-wool-and-crafts-event-enjoys-third-successive-year/

Growing Popularity in Wool Marked by Ever Popular Festivals

In recent weeks, there has been a marked increase in news coverage for wool. It has been reported by several media outlets that wool popularity is increasing across Britain and other parts of the world. So, on this week’s Dian Skelton blog, I will be discussing the increasing popularity of wool and wool festivals. Read more at http://www.dianskelton.co.uk/growing-popularity-in-wool-marked-by-ever-popular-festivals/