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British Wool Blade Shearing course - Beginner


  • Fernhill Farm Cheddar Road, Compton Martin Bristol, BS40 6LD United Kingdom (map)

Saturday, 30 March 2024   - 2 days

This is a two-day Blade shearing course (9:00 - 17:00) £240.00

Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, Bristol, BS40 6LD*

16 years and over

6 spaces available

Level: Beginner, Blue Seal & Bronze Seal

Course reference - ES-Fernhill-MB-1-AW-24

Please note - this is a British Wool shearing course, held at Fernhill Farm with Andy as instructor - we cannot help with any queries until here on the day, please book directly with British Wool and follow all their guidance provided thanks - https://www.britishwool.org.uk/shearing-faqs

*we are also fully booked that weekend so no on-farm accommodation is available

Details

This is a TWO-DAY, Blade Shearing course, it is suitable for all Course times are 9:00-17:00 each day.

The course will provide you with the skills to carry out Blade shearing to industry standards. Learn how to prepare and maintain your blades for optimum efficiency and shear your sheep in line with best practice industry techniques for both sheep welfare and for your personal safety too.

Your training will be led by experienced shearers who are qualified through British Wool. You can find details of what to bring with you and equipment details on our FAQ page on our website https://www.britishwool.org.uk/shearing-faqs

ALL under 18s will be required to provide A SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT form, which can be found in the event attachments.

If you have any further queries please contact;

Emma Jagger T: 01274 688666
E: emmajagger@britishwool.org.uk

Level: Beginner, Blue Seal & Bronze Seal

Instructions

Course information such as what you will require on the day can be found in the attachments below and in our FAQs on our website https://www.britishwool.org.uk/shearing-faqs

Please note: The instructor details will be located on your booking confirmation email.

If you have any further queries please contact;

Emma Jagger T: 01274 688666
E: emmajagger@britishwool.org.uk