The unusual and distinctive breed and its place in British wool production

Brown hare populations declined by 80% in the 20th Century. Here is why.

Red squirrels outnumber greys in the Lake District. This blog describes threats and what is being done to help them.

A short history of the Albion cow, a priority breed for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 2021 is the centenary of their breed society.

The Exmoor pony is an ancient and hardy hill breed of pony, now classified as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

A short history of Bagot goats, an ancient breed now at risk. Sir John Bagot of Blithfield in Staffordshire was the owner of the original...

I started needle felting Golden Guernsey Goats after joining the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. This is a short blog on their history.

Lambing in the Ullswater valley, showing the variety of sheep breeds.

A short piece about preparing for the International Feltmakers' Association annual exhibitions. I have been a member of the International...

Wet felting: how I make a piece of felt

The Primitive sheep of the British isles.

A short history of the Cumbrian Fell pony. I am fortunate enough to live in the Ullswater valley where we have a resident herd of of...

Last year, I was invited to write a piece for the US facebook page, 52 weeks of sheep (https://www.facebook.com/groups/52weeksofsheep) ...

A short explanation of the sheep breeding pyramid and why the Swaledale is key. The Yorkshire Swaledale is very commonly seen sheep in...

Last summer, I was invited to write an article for the British Fibre Art magazine on what the fibre using community can do to help to...

My work is featured in the March 2021 issue of Cumbria Life magazine.

The Herdwick is the native breed of the Lake District, championed by Beatrix Potter. It is thought to have been brought to this country...