Folly Farm, Begelly, has welcomed the Pembrokeshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers as part of their workshop on spinning Alpaca fibres. Folly Farm donates Alpaca fibres for use by the guild. The guild meet at the Bloomfield Centre in Narberth, hold workshops and attend shows to demonstrate spinning, weaving and dyeing. The guild included in the workshop a trip to Folly Farm to meet Marilyn, Lynsey and the rest of the Alpacas, who very kindly supply their coats once a year to be spun into yarn, and to have a talk on the Alpaca. Joan Church, chairman of the guild, said of the relationship with Folly Farm; "It's great to have the opportunity to come along and meet the Alpaca's in person. Like Folly Farm, the guild's mission is to 'educate and entertain' so learning about the source of the fibres we spin is a vital part of what we try to achieve through our workshops. "The Alpaca fibres are excellent to work with and the range and depth of their natural colours is beautiful," she continued. Tim Morphew, Folly Farm's zoo manager, who will be giving a talk on the Alpaca, said: "I'm delighted by the partnership we have formed with the guild as it's tremendously satisfying to see our Alpaca fleeces being put to such good use and to work with organisations that share our passion to educate children and adults alike about different animals, natural fibres and where indeed the clothes they wear come from." To join the Pembrokeshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers or for more information on the workshops they are running this year contact Bettina Becker on 01437 563657 or visit their at website http://www.pembsguildwsd.org.uk">www.pembsguildwsd.org.uk. Folly Farm is open every day from 10 am until 5.30 pm until September 30. For more information on Folly Farm, its special events and the latest news please visit http://www.folly">www.folly- farm.co.uk
