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This is quite a large and complex site, and we realise that not everyone has hours to spare or cheap online access. (We have neither of those things! Some updates are needed still but we are gradually working on this, so bear with us please.
We've tried to anticipate your questions, so if you want to know more about a particular aspect of our life here just click on the appropriate sub-heading and all will be revealed - you might call this site a FAQ with attitude... If you are unsure where to look first or are seeking particular information, our Site Map may be able to help, as it lists the contents of each category.You will find the site has been divided up into appropriate categories as outlined below. (CLICK ON A PICTURE TO GO TO THAT SECTION or USE THE NAVIGATION BAR AT TOP OF PAGE) |
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Here's all the background info you might want on Dunnose Head Farm, including the tale of how we emigrated to the Falklands in 1979 with our children, got our own farm, improved the sheep, planted trees, and diversified when wool income made the farm non-viable. Learn what it's really like to live in Camp (the countryside outside Stanley) - far from any store or social centre. See some of the animals, and explore the shearing shed...
Naturally pure, naturally beautiful, and grown without the use of any artificial fertilisers, dips, injections or other chemicals, our wool is as unspoilt as you will find anywhere on this planet. Hence the DHF green sheep logo - your guarantee of purity. Please visit this section for more information. Visiting the islands? You can buy our beautiful wool in Stanley, at the Pink Shop. Or browse the Falkland Folk hats, scarves etc in the Capstan Gift Shop. You'll be spoilt for choice... Unable to visit the islands right now but keen to try our yarn for yourself? No worries... because now you can order our gorgeous Aran (worsted weight) yarn in three natural shades online Living elsewhere? No problem. There's a fast and efficient mail order service through our distributors Craftynotions in the UK. David and Sarah Lawrence (Sarah is a talented feltmaker among other skills, see www.sarah-lawrence.com - will send parcels anywhere in the world at the drop of a hat, and offer a glorious palette of dyed shades in our wool tops that are just perfect for feltmaking, spinning etc.NB: MAIL ORDER EX FARM HAS
CEASED, SORRY! Interested in wool crafts? Share Rosemary's adventures in handspinning, natural (lichen) and acid dyeing, design work, knitting etc, the unique greetings cards and books in this section. Explore the workshop and dye room (excuse the muddle), enjoy the photos... Coming soon - pictures of the new DHF WoolCraft Centre, here on the farm, built with funding from the FCO's Economic Diversity Program No mail order, sorry! But you can buy our products locally in Stanley. Our hand dyed and naturally coloured handspun wool is used in all Falkland Folk handmade items, sold in the Capstan Gift Shop on Ross Road, Stanley. Not to mention Rosemary's sheepy photo cards in the Pink Shop, Stanley, among woolly goodies from our farm.
Wind turbines are springing up all over the Falklands, thanks to PowerSense. Clive has built this business steadily over the years, helping fellow farmers to reap the benefits of the Falkland winds. We use wind power ourselves and rarely have to use the diesel generator, indeed we now use around 6% of the diesel we used to get through... Find out more in this section. And don't forget to play 'spot the turbine' if you are flying or overlanding around the Falklands...
You won't find a more fascinating group of islands than the Falklands. Not if you appreciate clean air, incredible wildlife, a very special way of life and old-fashioned values. If you'd like to learn more about the Islands, see something of the scenery and wildlife and get a feel for the place, here's a good starting point - with useful links for tourism, philately and general interest. Come on in - the water's lovely! Falkland crafts, Falkland people, Falkland lifestyle. It's all in this section.
This page last updated 1st August 2006
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