The Vale of Glamorgan Show 2018 - Update

What a lovely day we had at the Vale Show this year! Some of our spinners even made it into the local press with an article about the recent resurgence in some of our dyeing arts.


                                                
Cowbridge Gem: Article about The Glamorgan Guild - see page 9

Barry & Penarth Gem: The Barry Gem - article about The Glamorgan Guild - see page 9

As we were situated in the marquee we were lucky enough to share in the celebrations of the smallholders who scooped an award and top prize! They even gave us a mention. 


Vale Show 2018

Each year we look forward to taking part in http://www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk, its a lovely day out where we meet lots of people who are interested in having a go at braid making, using a drop spindle, learning more about natural fibres, weaving, spinning and dyeing! Come along and see what we are up to and have a go!


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