Regional groups
Members meet on a regular basis to talk alpaca, organise events, seminars, workshops, and generally share their experience and knowledge on all things alpaca.
These regional groups form a welcoming interface for new members to meet and socialise with breeders in their locale.
They are not exclusive and are open to all, providing a welcoming informative way to learn more about alpacas. Should you be an owner, prospective owner, or just interested in these fascinating animals, your regional group will always make you welcome.
The groups also provide invaluable expertise by providing qualified judges, nutritionists and lecturers, the emphasis being always on self-help, accessibility and local initiative. Each Group organises its own area slightly differently; some hold their meetings in the same place and some move venues. Meetings are organised around barbecues, suppers, coffee mornings and workshops; most groups ask for a small contribution to cover the costs of the event
Alpaca Farmers of Scotland
Mr Richard Fennel
Tel: 01475 540409
E-mail: north@bas-uk.com
Cheshire and North Wales
Mr Michael Berry
Tel: 01352 720382
E-mail: Norweft@mypostoffice.co.uk
Cornwall Alpaca and Llama
Dianne Summers
Tel: 01209 822422
E-mail: summersdianne@yahoo.com
Cornwall Camelid Association
Sara Pascoe
Tel: 07966 513144
E-mail: saraj.pascoe@live.co.uk
Website: www.cornwallcamelids.org.uk
Derbyshire
Mrs Lesley Howard
Tel: 01433 639203
E-mail: lesley@lkhoward.plus.com
East Midlands Alpaca Group
Carolyn Birch
Tel: 01509 889405
E-mail: carolyn@brookleafarm.com
Eastern Region Alpaca Group
Mrs Frances Bath
Tel: 01480 411 574
E-mail: erag@bas-uk.com
Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Helen MacDonald
Tel: 01454 228892
E-mail: gwag@bas-uk.com
Heart of England
Paul Stead
Tel: 01295 721320
Email: admin@heartofenglandalpacagroup.co.uk
Website: www.heartofenglandalpacagroup.co.uk
North East and Borders Alpaca Group
Debbie Rippon
Tel: 01670 772499
E-mail: barnacre-alpacas@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.nebag.co.uk
North West Alpaca Group
Angela Whittle
Tel: 01772 860277; mobile: 07957 949218
E-mail: angela.whittle@btopenworld.com
South East Alpaca Group
Robert Reeve
Tel: 01580 762404; mobile: 07718 793580
Rose Thirkell
E-mail: secretary@southeastalpacagroup.org.uk
Website: www.southeastalpacagroup.co.uk
South West
Jo McManus
E-mail: josimon@weaverswood.co.uk
Website: www.swagroup.org.uk
Southern Region Alpaca Group
Karen Oglesby
Tel: 01489 878663
E-mail: southern@bas-uk.com
Website: www.southernalpacagroup.org.uk
Suffolk
Helen Rose
Tel: 01473 736238
E-mail: dhl_r@hotmail.com
Website: www.alpaca-friends.co.uk
Wales and West
(currently vacant)
West Shires Alpaca Group
Kim Perry
Tel: 07813 509531
E-mail: kimperry1@live.co.uk
Yorkshire
Shaun Daniel
Tel: 01422 834090
Mob: 07713 633236
E-mail: yag@bas-uk.com
Website: www.yorkshirealpacagroup.org.uk
