Private initiatives
To advertise your event on this page, please contact Claire Waring, Society Secretary on secretary@bas-uk.com or 01933 650297.
Sale of Alpacas in Cheshire
This auction will take place on 17 May 2008 at Beeston Castle Market and at Chelford Agricultural Centre.
Akerman Alpacas and Ravenshaw Alpacas will be selling 65 animals at Beeston Castle Market (viewing 8.30 am, auction 10.30 am). 26 will be sold at Chelford Market (after 1.00 pm). 21 are from Morefield Alpacas on the Isle of Wight. Both Chelford and the Isle of Wight are within the BT Surveillance Zone.
Animals for sale at Beeston Castle come from Scotland, both within the BT free zone, and purchases from here can be moved anywhere in the UK. Catalogues from auctioneers Frank Marshall (01625 861122) or www.frmauctions.co.uk Please check before 17 May that Beeston is still in the BT free zone. If not, an alternative venue will be sought to enable sale of the Scottish animals.
Toft Alpaca Introductory Days 2008:
Location: Toft Alpacas, Warwickshire
Enjoy a ‘hands on’ basic introduction to all things alpaca. We offer a practical wide ranging one day workshop that covers everything you will need to begin to define your own alpaca adventure.
Sat May 24th, Sun June 29th, Sun Sep 14th
10am-4pm. £35 pp (VAT Inc) Lunch and refreshments included.
Number of participants is restricted to ensure maximum benefit, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Details on: www.toft-alpacas.co.uk or contact Rob or Shirley Bettinson on 01788 810626, mobile: 07970 626245 or shirley@toft-alpacas.co.uk
Toft Camelidynamics Weekend 2008 - Refresh & Progress Clinic
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2008
Location: Toft Alpacas, Warwickshire
Presented by UK Camelidynamics expert, Julie Taylor Browne. The Refresh and Progress Clinic provides an opportunity to consolidate your understanding, training, handling, penning, and management of your alpacas. For anyone who wants to work with well behaved, amenable and happy alpacas a Camelidynamics course is essential and we suggest you get onto an introductory course as soon as possible.
£160 pp + VAT (Lunch & course notes provided)
Number of participants is restricted to ensure maximum benefit, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Details on: www.toft-alpacas.co.uk or contact Rob or Shirley Bettinson on 01788 810626, mobile: 07970 626245 or shirley@toft-alpacas.co.uk.
Toft: International School Of Fibre Courses October 2008
The Appliance Of Science With International Expert Cameron Holt
Following his oversubscribed tour of the UK in 2007 we are proud to announce that Cameron Holt, the world renowned Australian Fibre expert, will be returning to Toft during October 2008 to run a series of Fibre courses at both beginner and advanced levels. Through the International School of Fibre Courses, Cameron offers a unique and unrivalled wealth of detailed experience and knowledge on assessing and evaluating alpaca fibre.
Using Measurement As An Aid To Selection - One Day Course, Sunday 5 October
This one day programme is a chance to develop a methodology for applying measurement to your alpaca aspiration.
9am-5pm. £90 pp + VAT (Course notes and lunch provided)
Introduction To Alpaca Fibre - Weekend, 11th & 12th October
A two day intensive programme from Follicle to Fleece in which Cameron Holt explores the science, fact and fiction of alpaca fibre, its construction, attributes, assessment and analysis.
This is a must for every serious alpaca breeder. You will come away from this weekend exhausted but enriched, having gained a unique insight into alpaca fibre and put some real science behind your alpaca aspiration.
9am-5pm. Two days: £175 pp + VAT (Course notes and lunch provided)
Alpaca Appraisal And Selection - Weekend 18th & 19th October
A detailed practical programme studying: Stud structures, genetics, breeding systems, Animal evaluation and assessment, providing a unique chance to put some real expertise behind your decision making.
9am-5pm Two days: £175 pp + VAT (Course notes and lunch provided)
Advanced Alpaca Fibre Production - Weekend 25th & 26th October
From follicle to fleece and beyond… This is probably the most advanced Alpaca fibre course in the world consolidating the Introduction To Alpaca Fibre Course and progressing into a more detailed analysis and evaluation of alpaca fibre. To gain most from this programme, participants should have already attended the Introduction To Alpaca Fibre Course (see above).
We have located this course at the end of October to enable those who wish to participate in both the Introductory and Advanced weekends to do so.
9am-5pm. Two days: £175 pp + VAT (Course notes and lunch provided)
Numbers attending any of these courses are restricted to ensure all participants will benefit, so book early to avoid disappointment. Details on www.toft-alpacas.co.uk or contact Rob or Shirley Bettinson on 01788 810626, mobile: 07970 626245 or shirley@toft-alpacas.co.uk
Zarza Training Scheme 2008
Part One: The Alpaca Experience. If you're thinking about alpacas, this is the place to start. Whether you're looking to set up a quality breeding herd or a new rural business, this hands-on introductory day covers all the basics and is a lot of fun too!
Contents: * How alpacas live; * Handling alpacas; * Nutrition, health and basic husbandry; * Preparing land and shelters; * How to choose quality alpacas; * Legal and financial issues; * Business planning; * Breeding; * Making best use of the fleece; * Accessing further support and training
Dates for 2008: Saturday 12th July, Saturday 6th September, Saturday 1st November. Dates for groups by arrangement.
Time: 10am 4pm. Fee: £75 (+VAT) per person, £125 (+VAT) per couple.
Just call us (01568 780651) to book your place on any courses or e-mail us on pam@zarza-alpacas.co.uk
