THE BAS NATIONAL SHOW
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS FLEECE SHOW
Another year on, but with Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the BAS National Champion of Champions Fleece Show was judged in March by Tim Hey, at CS Alpacas behind closed doors, writes Julia Corrigan-Stuart, CS Alpacas, show organiser.
> Supremes with Judge Tim Hey
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ollowing on from the trial last year of a new format it was agreed to use the same protocols this year. Our thanks go to Art Of Fibre for testing the fleece samples – we appreciate your continued support. Six samples were taken from each fleece and sent for micron testing. Again, strict social distancing was adhered to with two judging stations consisting of three fleece tables being set up so that the scribe and judge were at one station and the helpers on the other putting away the judged fleeces and
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setting out the next three. This year I was lucky enough to have extra help in the form of Anne and Mike Shaw (Brillbury Alpacas) and Duncan Pullar (BAS CEO). Congratulations to the exhibitors. Whether you achieved the top prize or not, all the entries were amazing and you should all be very proud. Remember: every fleece that reached the Champion of Champions Fleece Show was already awarded either a champion or reserve sash from the regional group fleece shows. Continued on the next page >>
