The South Canterbury/Waitaki Branch Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, March 16th at 6:00pm at the Makikihi Hotel. The evening will include a shared meal followed by the AGM. All members are warmly invited to attend. Branch Contact:…
There were plenty of winter woolies on offer at the Mid Canterbury Fleece Sale Day, held in Ashburton on Saturday 28th June 2025. The weather even co-operated which was better than the day before which had been grey, very cold…
The Suint Fermentation Method (SFM) – an experiment After stumbling upon a blog discussing SFM, I was intrigued and dove into YouTube videos to learn more. Through my research, I discovered that SFM offers a remarkably simple, water-efficient, and chemical-free…
The Southland branch of the BCSBANZ warmly invites you to Gore for the 49th Annual Conference and AGM, to be held at the Croydon Lodge Hotel 16th- 18th April 2026. The National Fleece, Handcraft Fleece, Sheepskin, Handcraft and Photograph competitions…
A labour of love, this beautiful natural-coloured handwoven woollen scarf was crafted by many hands. The Top of the South (TOTS) Branch showcased their threaded two-shaft weaving loom at the 2024/25 local A&P Shows, attracting a diverse crowd of crafty…
The Nelson Branch members have voted to change our branch's name to Top of the South, a decision that will benefit current and future members residing in the Tasman and Marlborough regions. Please note that any existing website content will…
The BCSBA annual conference and AGM is rapidly approaching. It is to be held in Napier, 3-5 April 2025 at the Napier Sailing Club and the Anchorage Motor Hotel. Registration forms for members were sent out with the December issue…
January is the month for the sale and purchase of naturally coloured sheep in New Zealand. The North Island sale takes place on Saturday 11 January 2025, at the Dannevirke Showgrounds. See our earlier blog post for more information. The…
The Hawkes Bay Branch of the BCSBANZ warmly invites you to Napier for the 48th Annual Conference and AGM, to be held at the Napier Sailing Club and Anchorage Motor Lodge, 3rd—5th April 2025. The National Fleece, Handcraft Fleece, Sheepskin,…
Each year, at the annual conference and AGM, the BCSBA runs competitions for its members. There are five sections: National Fleece; Handcraft Fleece; Sheepskin; Photographs; and Handcraft . Within each section there are different categories/classes, chosen by the branch hosting…