Last updated 15:52, Wednesday, 23 April 2008

STUDENTS from Estonia will exhibit their own designs at this year’s Woolfest in Cockermouth.

A group of girls from the Leisi School, on the Estonian island of Saaremaa, sheared the sheep, made the yarn and knitted their own designs in preparation for the west Cumbrian event.

Youngsters from Cumbria will join the Estonian visitors on the catwalk for the fashion show.

It is organised by The Wool Clip, a Cumbria-based co-operative of sheep farmers, spinners and wool workers, which was set up to add value to local wool.

In its fourth year, Woolfest will be held on June 27 and 28 at Mitchell’s Lakeland Livestock Centre.

Ausra Kaveckiene, a designer from northern Lithuania, will display her latest wool collection and other exhibitors will travel from Norway, Finland and France.

A unique collection of Egyptian tapestries from the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre will also be on display at next month’s event.

A new feature at this year’s Woolfest will be an auction of knitted sheep, with all proceeds going to Farm Africa – an international aid project to create sustainable farms.

For further details call 016974 78707 or see www.woolfest.co.uk.