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British Wool Machine Shearing course - Beginner


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

Wednesday, 8 May 2024   - 2 days

Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, Bristol, BS40 6LD

16 years and over

5 spaces available

Level: Beginner, Blue Seal & Bronze Seal

Course Reference: ES-Fernhill-MB-3-AB-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 have on-farm accommodation available

Details

This is a TWO-DAY, BEGINNER Machine Shearing course, it is suitable for Beginners, Blue & Bronze Seals. Course times are 9:00-17:00 each day.

This course will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in setting up and maintaining your equipment. Handling techniques for both sheep welfare, and for your personal safety. As well as being guided through a step-by-step shearing pattern with the support of an experienced British Wool shearing instructor.

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

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