Melford Green Sweep the Board

Just in from Melford Green Alpacas;

"Alpaca breeders from right across the country travelled to Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire to take part in the British Alpaca Futurity 2010, the UK’s premier alpaca show last weekend. Over two days the very best animals in the country were judged by Jude Anderson, who had flown in from the US especially for the event. Animals entered by Melford Green Alpacas from Long Melford led the way from the start, with Claudia, winning a first place rosette and taking the grey championship. This success continued throughout the whole weekend with the team eventually taking 7 rosettes and 2 Championships. Once all of the points had been tallied up at the end of the show, Melford Green were awarded the trophy for “Most Small Successful Small Breeder 2010.”

However, the success didn't stop there! We entered a number of exhibits in the craft show and not only did we come first and third (lace shawl and toddler Gurnsey) in the knitting show (knitted by yours truely!) but Shirley Simpson's handspun yarn, spun from Melford Green's top grade suri fleece, gained best in show. Way to go Melford Green team!!