From the Bicester Advertiser & Review The demolition of a wool collection point and farm supply store marked the end of an era in Towcester this week. Bulldozers flattened the Central Wool Growers building in Old Greens Norton Road. Aldi Stores under took the demolition after being granted permission to build a 1,500 sq ft [...]
Stow plays a part in wool trade campaign
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the Cotswold Journal Cotswold farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson was in Stow last week as part of his campaign to reinvigorate the British wool industry. Accompanied by spinner Sue Blacker of the Natural Fibre Company in Cornwall, cloth designer Rosemarie Boon of Somerset cloth manufacturers Fox Brothers and Co and Patrick Grant, [...]
British wool industry back in fashion as exports rise
January 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From BBC News After years of decline, the British wool industry is fighting back. Exports of wool are on the way up and knitting has become the latest hobby of the rich and famous. Please continue reading HERE.
