Links
The following links are designed to help Blacker Designs' customers. Anyone looking for specific information on sheep and the different breeding societies should go to the Meet the Animals section. There is more information for those wanting details about the textile industry and our commission spinning business.
Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
This trade association is dedicated to the preservation and improvement of craftsmanshipÂ
British Alpaca Society
A site dedicated to the welfare of alpacas and the education of their owners and breeders
British Angora Goat Society
This society was founded in 1981 to further the development of angora goats in the UK
British Coloured Sheep Breeders Association
This site is all about coloured sheep, that is sheep who are not white, but come in a variety of shades ranging from cream to dark brown, black and silver grey
British Wool Marketing Board
This is the body that buys fleece from sheep farmers and sells it on, largely to the carpet industry. The board's aim is to get the best possible net return for farmers
National Sheep Association
A specialist organisation safeguarding the interests and future of UK sheep farmers
Organic Farmers & Growers
One of the UK's leading organic certification bodies involved with the inspection and licensing of organic farming and food
The Soil Association
The UK charity that promotes sustainable, organic farming and whose organic trademark is the most well-known