Passion for wool sits alongside successful Romney flock

Penny Chantler may not have been born into a farming family, but her time working with wool has led to a successful Romney flock.

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Passion for wool sits alongside successful Romney flock

Penny Chantler may not have been born into a farming family, but her time working with wool has led to a successful Romney flock.

Originally from South East England, Penny Chantler's interest in art led her to The University of Leeds where she studied textiles, which kick-started her love of wool and natural fibres. Through her...

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