Wonderful Wool Fair – despite the weather!

The 2014 Wool Fair may not have been quite as warm and sunny as the last two years, but that didn’t deter the crowds from flocking to this popular annual event.

Hundreds of people headed to the town centre to see the rare breeds being paraded, while fascinating facts were shared about each animal. The weaving and knitting tent proved popular once again, while the Shepherd’s Hut enjoyed a constant flow of interest throughout the day.

The completed Shipston Tapestry was finally unveiled and displayed for all to enjoy – a project that has been some two years in the making. Meanwhile, the Wool Fair Committee was delighted to be able to hand over 27 completed shawls to Hamlin Fistula UK, the only UK charity exclusively supporting the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia.

Mayor, Philip Vial, said: “I was thrilled to be able to open the 2014 Wool Fair and would like to congratulate the organising committee on yet another successful event. It was particularly good to see the fair spread out to other parts of the town and to see so many local businesses supporting the event. Roll on next year!”