Beyonce is preparing to lift the lid on her glamorous - but very private - personal life in a new documentary about her widely-praised performance at Coachella in 2018.
In a dramatic new trailer for the film, Homecoming: A Film By Beyonce, the 37-year-old mother-of-three is captured in an incredibly intimate capacity, with clips showing the singer spending time with her children, laughing with husband Jay-Z, working out, and preparing for the groundbreaking performance.
The short flashes of Beyonce's personal life are cut with behind-the-scenes footage from the Coachella performance, as well as videos of the hoards of screaming fans - while audio from an interview with late poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is heard playing.
Far from serving simply as a poignant soundtrack for the clip however, the words spoken by Maya give an interesting insight into the intended purpose of the film - and perhaps even Beyonce's hopes for how the world views her and her performance.
'What I really want to do is be a representative of my race, of the human race,' Maya is heard saying - while clips of Beyonce and her family flash up, interspersed with footage of the singer preparing for her Coachella performance.
'I have a chance to show how kind we can be, how intelligent and generous we can be. I have a chance to teach, and to love, and to laugh.
While Maya's words are playing, flashes of footage from some of the more intimate areas of Beyonce's life flash up on screen, with the singer seen laying down and laughing while talking to her husband, Jay-Z, as well as cradling her 22-month-old twins, Rumi and Sir, who have been largely kept away from the spotlight since their birth in June 2017.
Seven-year-old Blue Ivy also features in the behind-the-scenes clips, with one particularly sweet video showing her joining her mother and the back-up dancers to learn their routine; with her mother and the professionals in the background, Blue is seen sitting on a chair and whipping her long hair around her face - just like Beyonce and the dancers.
The footage also captures the rigorous preparation process for the music festival performance, which featured an appearance by Jay-Z, as well as an on-stage reunion with Beyonce's Destiny's Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.


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TAC Reviews...Silo Series
Silo is a series of post-apocalyptic science-fiction books written by Hugh Howey. The series originally started in 2011 with the short story entitled "Wool" which was later published together with four sequel novellas with the same name. The first short story was made available through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing, after which it grew in popularity resulting in Howey writing more entries for the series. Until I was reading up on the background of these novels for the purpose of this review I was unaware that the stories had started out life as short stories but now that I know that the style of the books makes a lot more sense.
I am generally a fan of all things sci-fi and enjoy reading the ways in which you humans imagine the world is going to ultimately get screwed up. Nuclear war, disease, over population, these seem to be the usual ideas. I can't honestly think of a book written after the wake of a devastating alien attack in which the conquerors took everything of value from the Earth then abandoned it to the humans that were kept alive as slaves for the invading race. Thinking about it that might actually be an interesting idea for a story, as you know I do like to write novels and short stories so perhaps that is an idea I will pursue at a later stage.
Still lets remained focussed for the purposes of this review and look at the Silo series, as before when I have done reviews of series I will give a run down of what happens in all three then talk about them.
So, let us being with Book 1 – Wool
The story opens with Holston, a Silo's sheriff who has become convinced that there was something suspicious about the events surrounding his wife's death. The air outside the silo is toxic and yet Holston's wife demanded to be let outside believing that the desolate world they view through cameras mounted onto the outside of the silo is a lie. Holston becomes convinced that his wife was right and the images have been faked in order to keep the people in the silo, he ventures outside to prove that the air outside can be survived.
Next we jump to the relationship between Jahns, the Silo's mayor, and Marnes, the Deputy Sheriff. The pair venture into the silo's depths seeking out a replacement for Holston, this quest leads them into conflict with the silo's IT Department that effectively run things with the mayor being just a figurehead. A mechanic from Maintenance named Juliette is asked to be the new Sheriff to replace Holston.
Juliette takes up her duties as Sheriff but quickly runs afoul of the IT Department for not following their instructions. She is sent out to Clean the cameras on the outside which is basically a death sentence for questioning IT's rules. However, when she gets out her suit doesn't fail and she is able to see the world for what it is.
She realises that the reason people always Clean when they go outside is because the feed within the suit's faceplate gives the illusion that the world is indeed alive once more and they want the people in the silo to see it by cleaning the cameras. That, however, is a lie. The world is dead, and the atmosphere is toxic, the environmental suits are designed to fail only giving someone enough time to clean before the seals give out and they die. Juliette, however, has a suit that was built by friends of hers in Mechanical so it does not fail and she is able to venture further than anyone before her ever has, even managing to reach another Silo…something that the people living in her own silo didn't even know existed.
Mechanical and IT declare war on one another after news that Juliette did not Clean nor did she die spreads throughout the Silo. Meanwhile Juliette discovers an abandoned Silo, filled with corpses, and seemingly deserted, but it is not as deserted as she initially believes…
Book 2 – Shift
The events of this book serve as something of a prequel to the events of Wool, in that we learn how the silos came to be constructed, who built them as well as how the world got all fucked-up.
The book skips through time from current present day-ish to centuries in the future and charts what the purpose of the silos actually seems to be.
Characters from the original story also begin to link up to people in the second book.
Book 3 – Dust
This is the book in which the faceless people who control the fates of everyone in the silos comes to a head. Allies within that silo aim to help Juliette and her friends, however threats come from all sides as people within the silo stage an uprinsing that threatens to destroy them all.
The last hope for survival seems to be to venture out into the toxic atmosphere in the hopes that out there lies some salvation, a secret that those who know the truth will go to any lengths to protect…
Okay so first things first like I said above I was not aware that the first novel started as a series of short stories, and as a result I found the initial book very, very slow to get going. The first few chapters were about Holston beginning to believe that the world beyond the silo was a fabrication, which it then turns out no it wasn't, and he's now dead.
Second section, the mayor and the deputy sheriff confronting feelings for one another that they were never allowed to explore because of their positions. Then she gets poisoned by mistake (as the poison was meant for him) and dies. Can't honestly remember if he dies as well but basically another 40+ pages and two characters we've been getting to know are dead or irrelevant to the story.
Finally things start picking up some momentum when we get to Juliette, but it takes an age to get there. Not that I stopped reading. I was interested enough to see where the story went but I was getting heavy Fallout vibes.
In case you don't know (and in all honesty I haven't played a Fallout game but I do have one that I need to get round to playing) the Fallout games deal with the inhabitants of various Vaults designed to protect people in the event of nuclear war emerging into the apocalyptic wasteland. From what I understand a lot of these vaults were also designed to test the inhabitants in various ways, pumping psychotropic drugs into the ventilation system was one, killing one person every year was another, dividing people up into arbitrary groups, and so on. As best I can understand these things were done under the guise of scientific experiments but seemed to have been more done for the hell of it.
The Silo books reminded me of one of those Vaults.
As a courtesy…
So the majority of story centres on people in these silos (Silo 18 specifically) and we learn as they do that there are many other silos out there. Each one is basically run in the same way, there is a mayor, a sheriff, but IT runs everything knowing much more about the world outside than anyone else. The thing is that the world outside is only messed up around the area of the silos and is fine everywhere else, so what is the point in keeping everyone down there??
Having a bunker to protect from a threat to safeguard lives is one thing but as the main silo – Silo 1 – will release a poison gas into any silo that tries to break away from IT's rules, why not let people out??
I just don't get what the point of the silos was beyond protecting from the initial attack, and like Fallout seems to only be in existence for the hell of it.
Plus what I found extremely irritating was the fact that discussing the outside was taboo and anyone that questioned it was sent out to Clean (die). However, in the first book Juliette makes it to a neighbouring silo and safely back again, thus proving that there is more than one silo and that the neighbouring one is empty. She is elected mayor at the end of the first book and it seems that the control of IT has been restricted as her lover, Lukas becomes its new head with the previous being sent out to Clean.
In the third book when we rejoin Juliette she has managed to unearth a massive drilling machine, which she intends to use to dig her way through to Silo 17 (the one she visited). If she can do that then her people will have double the space to live in, they can bring 17 back from the dead, and with more space they can do away with the lottery.
Progress beyond the restrictions seemed possible…but, no. The same people who were leaping for joy at her return have conveniently turned against her, don't believe that she made it to another silo, and are preparing another revolt. They don't think they should be digging because it is against the taboo, yet it has been proven that the taboo is bullcrap. I don't understand why people are refusing to believe it is true even after they manage to reach Silo 17 thus proving that everything Juliette said was in fact the truth. It just smacks of trying to keep the story going when it didn't need to, or when it could have been much shorter.
The ending also left a lot of unanswered questions…
Basically Juliette those who support her and survived after Silo 1 tries to kill off everyone in Silo 18, decide to take their chances outside. The character from the second book, Donald, has been trying to tell them what happened to the world but to them he is a voice on the end of a radio, and none of them know if he is genuinely trying to help them or tricking them into making mistakes so they can all be killed. It turns out that once they get far enough away from the silos the world is fine, and they decide how they are going to live their lives.
What left me scratching my head a bit is the fact that Donald sacrifices himself to destroy Silo 1 thus ending the control they had on the other Silos, allowing those silos to presumably govern as they see fit. However, there was no indication that they are planning on venturing back into the dead zone around the silos to inform the other silos that the world is not destroyed. Nor do they say they will go back for their own people who decided to stay put in 17 rather than go with Juliette. It seems that the survivors of Silo 18 have basically just decided to let the other Silos and their inhabitants to their fates, being trapped beneath the earth under a blanket of toxins that will kill them if they venture outside without strong enough suits to protect them.
The whole trilogy struck me as a short story that had been stretched, and stretched, and stretched to make up a trilogy. Personally I don't think the middle story added much and not knowing who Donald is or his back-story could have added to the question of whether or not to trust him. Sadly we know he is trying to help. Which means we are reading about characters arguing with or threatening him when he is genuinely trying to keep them alive.
Fundamentally though is I don't get the point of keeping people in the silos, the toxins were released to kill the enemies of the US, and now centuries later the rest of the world has recovered but the main man in charge of killing the world, overseeing the construction of the silos, and wiping out anyone who challenges the rules is still keeping them down there, why??? It is established that over time each of the 50odd silos are going to be exterminated until only 1 remains, again, why?? If the entire world's population is dead and only those in the silos survived then why not dump them each on a different continent or island and let them get on with it???
Like I said I did stick with the books and was interested to see how they turned out but the plot of the Fallout games was ringing heavily in my ears the whole time. I struggled to understand the why behind the villain's motivations, and because I didn't get the why I didn't really care how things ultimately resolved. I cannot say the books were bad, they were just slow, plus they could have easily been condensed down to two and lost nothing. There wasn't enough original material for me here to really recommend them, I think a Thumbs Down is too harsh, so I will leave my Thumb Horizontal.
5/10 – The Silo books work hard to create a world in which the fate of many is held in the hands of the few. However, that is not an original concept. There was a lot of rehashing ideas from the first book, and the back story of Donald in Book 2 would have created a much more interesting character in Book 3 if we hadn't know what his motivations for helping were, or even if he was actually helping or setting Silo 18 up to fail.

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Announced: Holiday working hours at GDRFA Dubai
Working hours during Martyrs' Day and the 48th UAE's National Day holidays
Published: November 27, 2019 13:10 Staff Report
An employee at work at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
Working hours during the Martyrs' Day and the 48th UAE's National Day holidays announced
Customers invited to complete their transactions through its smart app
Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced its working hours during the 48th UAE's National Day and the Martyrs' Day holiday — from Sunday, December 1, to Tuesday, December 3.
The services will be provided in the external centre at Dubai International Airport at Terminal 3, which operates 24 hours all through the week, in order to facilitate the completion of customer procedures and ensure continuity of work during the holidays.
GDRFA Dubai has invited customers to use GDRFA DUBAI's smart application during the holidays to facilitate and speed up their transactions in one single step.
Customers can also contact the toll- free number 8005111 "Amer" for inquiries, which operates 24 hours all through the week.
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Cops: Woman in Hazmat Suit Left Human Waste at Station
Assistant fire chief's wife was arrested for illegal dumping
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Authorities in a small Texas town have disclosed the who, what, where, and when in an illegal dumping case—the assistant fire chief's wife, 50 pounds of human waste, the police station, and Nov. 10, respectively—but the why is still unclear. According to an arrest affidavit filed Dec. 1, an Electra Police Department officer found three 5-gallon buckets of "what appeared to be human waste," outside the police station and saw a woman in an "all-white hazmat suit with a yellow mask" walking to her vehicle, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The affidavit states that the woman told the officer the "buckets were human s--- and she was dropping them off."
Police contacted city administrators and the fire department after recognizing Mindy Janette Stephens from her voice, according to the affidavit. It states that Stephens spoke to administrators and refused to take the buckets away, saying "it was not her problem." The buckets, containing 50 pounds of waste, were removed by a wastewater employee. Stephens, 46, was charged with illegal dumping over 5 pounds and under 500 pounds, a violation of the Texas Health Safety Code, KXAN reports. Records show that she was booked into the Wichita County Jail on Dec. 1 and released the next day after posting $2,000 bond. (Read more Texas stories.)


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Brutal 'Out of the Furnace' Leaves AFI Fest Jubilant But Shell-Shocked
Scott Cooper's dark drama, which stars Christian Bale, Casey Affleck and Woody Harrelson, brought a bold and violent story to the Chinese Theatre
Steve Pond | November 9, 2013 @ 11:35 PM	Last Updated: July 10, 2014 @ 8:17 PM
In a year of dark films about the dark side of America, you can add Scott Cooper's "Out of the Furnace" to a roster that already includes "12 Years a Slave," "Blue Jasmine," "Fruitvale Station," "Lone Survivor," "Dallas Buyers Club" and, presumably, "American Hustle" and "The Wolf of Wall Street."
The film premiered at the AFI Fest in Hollywood on Saturday night, pummeling the Chinese Theatre audience with a bold and brutal story of violence, revenge and family bonds set in an economically ravaged factory town clearly meant to stand in for much of America in recent years.
One guest at the post-screening reception compared it to a Bruce Springsteen song (maybe "Youngstown" or "Atlantic City"), but the body count in "Out of the Furnace" is significantly higher and the blood flows a lot more freely.
(In fact, Cooper told Kris Tapley that he was listening to the Springsteen albums "Nebraska" and "The Ghost of Tom Joad," from which "Atlantic City" and "Youngstown" come, when he began work on the film.)
Also read: Christian Bale Battles Woody Harrelson in New 'Out of the Furnace' Trailer (Video)
"We made sure that there's lots of alcohol afterwards, because you're certainly going to need a drink after this movie," said Relativity chief Ryan Kavanaugh when he introduced the film, which he said he he's "more proud of than anything we've ever done, and I don't say that lightly."
(His previous work as a producer include "The Fighter," "3:10 to Yuma" and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.")
The film touches on poverty, drug addiction and the post-traumatic stress of an overworked military, and second-time director Cooper introduced it by saying, "I wanted to shine a light on what was happening in America over this troubled last five years."
Starring Christian Bale and Casey Affleck as brothers in Braddock, Pennsylvania, and featuring Woody Harrelson, Zoe Saldana, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe and others, "Out of the Furnace" isn't exactly an awards movie, though the performances are uniformly excellent – and, as one viewer said afterwards, "Nobody can play a crazy motherf—er like Woody Harrelson."
(Harrelson, who plays a particularly vicious mountain man, was at the time just outside the party in the, um, smoking section.)
For his part, Kavanaugh explicitly compared the film to Michael Cimino's Best Picture winner from 1978: "It isn't just 'The Deer Hunter,' but 'The Deer Hunter' one over."
That "one over" may push this violent drama into genre territory, as opposed to making it a true successor to Cimino's film – or maybe, as Cooper suggested in a post-screening chat with TheWrap, it's just that we're in a different era now.
"I think Steven Soderbergh was right when he gave that talk in San Francisco recently, and said that in the post 9/11 era movies got safe, because people didn't want to be provoked," said the actor-turned-director, whose debut "Crazy Heart" won two Oscars, including one for lead actor Jeff Bridges. "I hope we can get back to the kind of movies people were making in the '70s."
Also read: 'American Hustle' Sneak Peek: Christian Bale's Comb-over, Amy Adams' Cleavage
And as partiers lined up at the bar and talked about the brutal punch his movie packed, Cooper hoped that his film would resonate far beyond one jubilant (if shell-shocked) after-party.
"It's a movie that you have to process," he said. "Hopefully it will linger."
'American Hustle' Sneak Peek: Christian Bale's Comb-over, Amy Adams' Cleavage
By Steve Pond | November 9, 2013 @ 1:19 AM
Relativity's Robbie Brenner Talks 'Free Birds,' 'The Crow' Remake and Building a Studio From Scratch
By Brent Lang | October 31, 2013 @ 4:49 PM
Christian Bale Battles Woody Harrelson in New 'Out of the Furnace' Trailer (Video)
By Greg Gilman | October 4, 2013 @ 1:21 PM
Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh: If My Movie Fails, It Definitely Goes to TV Series (Video)
By Sharon Waxman | July 23, 2013 @ 11:52 AM
Steve Pond, awards editor at TheWrap, is also author of the L.A. Times bestseller The Big Show. He has been covering entertainment for more than two decades, and is the industry's most knowledgeable Academy Awards prognosticator.


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The Forest Preserve operates a dog friendly area at Beck Lake.
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Q: How does a ssl certificate prevent a hacker from cloning How does the client ensure the ssl certificate that the server send is the true owner of the certificate? How does it prevent a hacker from cloning, for example, the google ssl certificate, and trick me that he is the google site during the handshaking? can the hacker clone the certificate and modify the domain or ip info from network packet to trick people?

A: An SSL certificate for e.g. www.google.com is signed by a 3rd party named a Certificate Authority (CA). In the case of google that 3rd party is currently "GeoTrust Global CA". Too look up who it is, you need to inspect the certificate (browsers typically will let you do that rather easily, but each has their own way)
That links the certificate with the name "www.google.com".
Your client(s) have a list of CAs they trust on your behalf. That list is either maintained by the vendor of your OS and/or by the creator of your client/browser.
So how does the client know it's talking to the right server ?
The certificate is signed by a CA it trusts, the certificate is for the name the client wants to connect to, and the server delivered proof it knows the corresponding secret key to the public key that's in the certificate.

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*A hacker who would copy a valid certificate from www.google.com and place it on their own machine would only have the public key and not have the private key.

*A hacker who would try to get their certificate request signed by a reputable CA would get rejected because they cannot proof to own the google.com domain. And hence the name would not match.

*A hacker who would sign their own certificate request, would fail as their self-built CA is not in the trusted list.

*A hacker who would break into google's servers and copy the secret key somehow, could pass muster for a while, but once the folks at Google detect it, they would contact their CA and revoke the certificate.
Now this process is the weak point in most implementations as these revoked certificates are published by the CA as Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) or as an OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) service, but clients typically take the shortcut and do not validate that a certificate has not been revoked.

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package com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.ha;

import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.concurrent.ConcurrentHashMap;

import com.gemstone.gemfire.CancelException;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.EntryDestroyedException;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.Region;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.RegionDestroyedException;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.tier.sockets.CacheClientProxy;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.tier.sockets.ClientProxyMembershipID;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.tier.sockets.ClientUpdateMessageImpl;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.tier.sockets.HAEventWrapper;

/**
 * @author ashetkar
 * @since 5.7
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public class HAContainerRegion implements HAContainerWrapper {

  private Map map;

  private final Map<String, CacheClientProxy> haRegionNameToProxy;

  public HAContainerRegion (Region region) {
    map = region;
    haRegionNameToProxy = new ConcurrentHashMap<String, CacheClientProxy>();
  }

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My customers are amazing and I am so thrilled that they take time out of their day to review my products!
I got your package yesterday, it was all beautifully packaged and still in perfect shape all the way to California. I had had a really stressful day but after reading all your kit info and then I found and watched your very helpful videos and felted body, head and legs along with them, I had a wonderful day! It was so fun and… cathartic… to make that cute little sheep. I usually spin wool on a drop spindle or wheel. I have a spinal injury though and cannot always sit in the way one needs to for spinning. Now, because of your wonderful kit, instructions, and videos, I can still work with wool and be creative even when my back is out. I am so grateful for all the work you put into your kits and that you ship all the way over here. Thank you so very much!
This seller is a fantastic person. She has great items and I only wish I could go to her classes in England!!!! I highly recommend her!!!!!
Fast delivery, well packaged. Gorgeous kit and great communication from seller. My mum will love it for Christmas.
Very nice little set up, indeed. Everything came as advertised with very clear directions. This was my first time needle felting anything and I thought these kits were a great way to get started. Did it look exactly like the kit? No. Do I care? No. It was cool how she encourages you to not to try to make it look like the kit picture and make it your own. I was really proud of my final product and it looks adorable on my mantle. Next up? The fox!
Thank you for my order and for the extras included that was a lovely surprise.
This is my second kit and just like the first it's fab. Im looking forward to seeing what else I can create with Lincolnshire Fenn,thank you,JP.
Prompt delivery of quality items, all nicely boxed up. Can't wait to get started!
Perfect :sunglasses: it arrived very quickly. I'm going to make another sheep :sheep: and love the quality of the wool.
Sorry other than saying that they arrived promptly I can't make any other comments as I haven't opened them yet.
This isn't the first of these kits I've purchased, I've got the hare , the fox and the sheep. Love them. Quality is good and instructions easy to follow. Customer service is brilliant too.
Excellent value and service. Could do with a rust colour too but no complaints. I also bought 2 of the needle felting kits to start me off – they were excellent too. Good instructions and everything you need.Thank you. A new hobby for me.
It is a present for my sister and I am sure she will love it!!
"I purchased your fox felting kit for a friend's birthday present. My daughter had given me your Herdwick sheep kit for Christmas so my friend and I had a fabulous day creating our little friends.
Fabulous kit easy to follow instructions and really pleased with the finished product.
Can't wait to get started on these projects. I especially love the black faced sheep.
Fantastic service, quick delivery. Great advice given to a first time needle felter. The kit is amazing includes everything you need and easy to follow written and picture instructions. Would 100% recommend this kit to a first time felter.
I love the two kits I ordered. They have everything I need to complete the kit. I just stated my first, grey kitty, can't wait to work on it!
Attractively packaged, would make an ideal present. Have not started the project yet but looking forward to giving it a go! Just hope it will end up looking like the photo on the box!
Brilliant kit very easy to follow instructions.
Easy to follow instructions and easy to achieve a lovely finished product.
"Great kit, very easy to follow.
My first attempt at felting and I couldn't put it down. I am very pleased with it. Brilliant instructions. Can't wait to try another now. Thank you for a great kit.
"I am delighted with my kits and anxious to begin. I appreciate how they are packaged and the explicit instructions.
I look forward to ordering more kits – once I complete these!
Thank you it's lovely, £4 postage ok. I did then want to order some more wool, extra needles again beautiful wool but this time £8 postage which I really thought was excessive. I forgot to order one ball of wool and again would have been £4 postage I ordered it on eBay and it was postage free.
Excellent kit and really good quality product, also delivery was really quick.
Excellent kit and great instructions! For my first attempt at felting, it does look quite a lot like your photograph!
The kits look beautiful. I cannot wait to start working on them. I am happy to see that there are workshops on the website which I am sure will be very helpful.
A really lovely kit to get you started. Very clear instructions and plenty of wool to play with.
Very informative and beautifully presented felting kits. Excellent service.
Great response from Sandy when query made regarding Hare scarf. Order arrived quickly and I have already made the body and head for the hare followed easily by the instructions provided. Would recommend this to anyone who wants to start felting – I can see how it becomes addictive as you start to see the hare come alive as you work which is so rewarding!
Bought this kit so my Mum could try needlefelting. It is beautifully presented and easy to follow instructions. Arrived really quickly too. Would definitely recommend it!
I received an email to let me know that my order had been received and then the kits arrived very quickly. They are presented beautifully in boxes with very clear instructions (lots of pictures!). I haven't started them yet but am looking forward to my very first attempt at needle felting!
I have not recieved it yet.
merci pour les 2 petits animaux a feutrer, que j'ai bien recus. Je les ai realises sans probleme.
This rustic robin kit is beautiful. The great easy to follow instructions and photographs for every stage ensure the project is enjoyable throughout. Thank you once again Sandy.
I really enjoyed doing my first kit and I very proud of my Herdwick sheep. The quality is very good and it guides you though all the steps very well. I shall be buying more kits from this seller.
The kit arrived quickly. Everting I need to make my hare is in there. Very pleased.
"Bought mine to replace my old carders.
They are very small so if your carding silk /bamboo and wool it will take forever.
Thia made a delightful little cat – the instruc and the provided toolstions were good , easy to follow and the provided tools good. Recommended for any keen crafter.
I was very pleased with my purchase, it was packaged very well with nice quality wool, the instruction booklet was clear & easy to understand very useful for a beginner like me.
Excellent product, excellent value, super-excellent service. You will be my "go to" for future felting needs and I have every confidence to recommend you.
2 Animal Needle Felting Kits for beginners.
Very happy with this purchase. Easy to follow instructions. Wonderful service. Thank you!
Very pleased with kits, detailed comprehensive instructions.
Ordered 7 for a girly crafting night.
Great Fun! Really pleased with product, prompt delivery.
"This was bought as a Xmas present but have bought one before and was a great gift.
Communications between myself and Sandy was excellent.
It was my first time felting and found this product very helpful.
It provides everything you need to finish your project.
The mouse kit was great-really easy to follow with plenty of wool for any little mistakes beginners like myself might make! I love the outlines of the shapes for the various parts as it really guides you to the size you should be aiming at.
None of the other felting kits I have used provide that.
And my finished product was pretty good so I'm hooked! Thank you so much.
"I have just started needle crafting and so bought a few kits from different websites.
Lincolnshire Fenn crafts was by far the best.
The instructions are easy to follow and with pictures to show what size and shape they should be.
There was a brief history of it which was intersting anf my kits turned out to be beautiful-all my frinds are asking me to make them one of the animals.
The personal service was also very reassuring and exclellent.
I am thinking of buying more as we speak!
The wool is beautiful too-soft and easy to work with.
Brought as a gift for my sister, who loved the one I had.
Brilliant easy to follow instructions, just love theses kits.
The owner provided excellent customer service and put in extra effort to accommodate my needs.
I have received it within 2 days after placing my order.
The wool quality is excellent and the instruction is detailed and easy to follow.
I'll certainly recommend this box to any levels of starters!
This little gadget makes using a single needle so much easier.
As you said highly addictive.
Beautiful and high quality natural yarns.
The soft colours provide really subtle effect, Will definitely order again.
A birthday gift from my hubby to set me off on a new crafty hobby.
Beautiful, quality wool, concise instructions, well packaged and friendly service.
Can't wait to get started – I'll let you know how I get on.
Full of clear and concise instructions.
Quality items included in the package.
With fantastic service as, what more can you ask for? I think I've found a new addiction.
I am absolutely addicted as you can see from the photos included.
As with all the kits I have bought from Lincolnshire fen crafts, this is very easy to follow the instructions and contains everything needed.
All this adds to the enjoyment of making the lovely kit.
Fabulous – I have never done needle felting before.
The kits I bought were very easy to follow and a joy to make.
A delightful kit, enabling me to easily produce 2 lovely robins.
Lovely friendly instructions, that are written like a helpful friend at your elbow, with humour, clarity and photographs that are large enough (unlike some other brands).
The only thing I would say is that some little wire legs might be a nice addition to the kit – to stop my first attempt looking like a red/brown seal! Also the robin markings illustrated aren't true to life; i used a birdbook to take the red right over the face, and added the white rump using material from elsewhere.
However, would definitely use your company again.
Both kits purchased from you have given excellent results will buy again.
Beautiful kit with clear instructions and quality materials.
Easy to follow with fab results! Loved it! I'm now completely addicted!
Order came quickly actual ordering v simple kits presented beautifully on their boxes instructions clear and all equipment provided.
Great kit, everything you need to complete the project, really enjoyed making my first felted animal , make great presents.
I love my British Needle Felting Wool Selection.
The 125g is plenty for making a small animal and colour and quality is perfect.
Since buying a kit I have been using the selection to make my own designs.
Haven't used it as yet but great value for money.
But will display when I've made them.
Bought this on a whim and admit to feeling slightly nervous on opening the beautifully packaged kit and seeing bags of fluff! The instructions are excellent however and after a couple of evenings I had a lovely little hare who has received many compliments.
Good product with lovely cute animals.
I absolute love these kits – beautiful, quality wool and clear instructions.
This was my first attempt at felting and what a great kit it had everything you need.
I am very happy with the result he is so cute.
I bought this as part of the felt 2 animals kit and gave this one to my daughter.
These kits are brilliant and for a first attempt the Fox looks fantastic.
The kit arrived very quickly.
The instructions were very clear, informative and funny.
I've started already and it's going well.
I will definitely use Lincolnshire Fencrafts again.
Thank you for a new absorbing hobby!
I have bought several kits from Lincolnshire Fenn crafts.
Beautifully put together and great value!
The kit has everything needed and the quality is wonderful.
I have made the "Herdwick sheep and it has turned out exactly as depicted!! I will definitely buy from you again.
My emailed query was answered very promptly and my order dispatched quickly.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts.
This is the first one I have done and did find it tricky to get the proportions correct but that is probably to do with my skills.
Really pleased with my kit very good quality & great instructions, i have now completed my sheep.
Will definately be purchasing another kit have put them on my xmas list!!
Lovely product, fast delivery and loving supporting a British Cottage Industry.
"Brilliant Kit for beginners, clear instructions would definitely recommend it.
All my friends loved the finished hare.
Excellent kits with easy to follow and clear instructions.
This was my first time at needle felting and found these kits where brilliant and very enjoyable to make.
Not made these needle felting 3 animals I received as yet so can't comment on them.
Wanted these for a gift.
They are beautifully packaged and have detailed instructions etc.
Purchased 2 kits, March 2017, as birthday presents for granddaughters aged 11 and 13.
They had tried needle felting at a previous craft show.
Both have enjoyed making their creatures.
The youngest needed a little reminder to be cautious when making and both coped easily with the kits.
They are quite used to doing crafting things and are very creative themselves.
I can not fully review until I make these guys.
This was my first attempt at felting and really enjoyed it.
They turned out well and the instructions were relly clear and easy to follow.
I look forward to having another go soon.
So easy to do for a first timer as the instructions so clear.
Fantastic starter kits for anyone wanting to learn how to do neddle felting.
Everything you need is in the box, perfecr!!
Prompt delivery and clear instructions.
The needle felting kits I bought were excellent.
Very clear, detailed instructions and plenty of materials provided.
Both animals I made turned out successfully and I was very happy with my purchase.
Would highly recommend this to anyone, particularly someone who was new to needle felting as these kits are an excellent place to start.
I am very pleased with the Dalmatian puppy felting kit and the hare kit.
The instructions are very clear and easy to follow and everything is provided in the kit for a beginner to felting like myself.
This is my second kit from you.
I previously bought the grey hare kit.
Both were so easy to follow, with lots of direction, including the helpful templates, and had plenty of wool.
They've given me the confidence to go on and try making my own creations.
If you're new to needlefelting, I definitely recommend these kits.
We are so pleased with the felting kits.
The wool is beautiful and the instructions are easy to follow.
Excellent kits and clear instructions.
I had been given two of these kits as a gift and loved them so much that I bought some for my 30 year old niece.
We have all had such fun making each quirky creature.
The instructions are clear and well illustrated, in fact the kit contains absolutely everything which a novice might need (apart from Elastoplast!).
Purchased as a gift, recipient was delighted.
End product was super cute.
Excellent , 1 was a present, then other , I loved making .
I'd never tried felting before and i was somewhat apprehensive about trying.
Hiwever i neednt have been as the kit was perfect.
It had everything I needed and great instructions.
My first go was a resounding success (for me) and I have improved with each new kit I have tried.
It has even inspired me to make some of my own horse projects, thankyou.
Will hopefully buy from you again in the near future.
I will recommend everyone to shop and support you.
"i have bought felting kits and wool from Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts.
The kits are lovely with everything you need to start and comprehensive and easy to follow instructions.
A great company to do business with, very helpful and friendly.
I bought this for a birthday present, the person who got it was over the moon, and apparently has bought more.
This was bought as a gift, but the friend who received it really enjoyed her first go at felting & found the kit had everything she needed.
Excellent Craft Boxes – great instructions and I had good results.
Very pleased with the product, arrived on time.
I wanted the robins for a rustic wedding cake topper & they worked perfectly.
Will also go on our Christmas tree.
Beautiful kits and clear instructions.
My friend bought me a Herdwick sheep as a present.
Then I have then gone on to purchase the Hare and the Fawn.
I found needle felting very enjoyable and it's unbelievable how you can make a model out of a bit of wool.
From using these kits I have now learnt how to clean my own wool from my pet sheep and have begun to make other items.
my latest being poppies for the British Legion.
I would recommend these kits to anyone who is interested in crafts.
Would buy from Lincolshire Fenn again.
Wonderful kits have purchased three and all been very good, well packed and despatched quickly.
Well packed and with good instructions.
Hello,thank you ,very pleased with the service and product.
They have been bought for my mom to do who is 84 although she has not done them yet.
A fabulous kit with full and clear instructions.
The result is wonderful and looks just like the photos on the web page, I can't wait to do my next one.
Loved both kits! Since then, I've been creating all sorts of needle felt projects! I'm completed addicted!
Easy to use and create personal fuzzy hare! Great for gifts for people who like to craft.
A fantastic kit- the instructions were easy to follow and I have loved making my hare- he is fab! The kit is excellent value and the service first class- I would highly recommend the company!
This product was really good quality.
I havent qquite finished it yet, but my little hare is shaping up nicely.
I wouldnt hesitate in using them again.
Ideal first project – everything you need.
I ordered the Herdwick Sheep kit.
The kit was beautifully packaged and the instructions were very comprehensive and clear.
For a craft it was quite easy to do and enjoyable.
For a first attempt my sheep turned out quite well ! I would recommend this kit.
I havent made my hare yet but the kit is excellent and the instructions look clear and concise.
Making this encouraged me to go forward and make small animals which have made welcome funds for my local MIND charity shop.
Everything was of excellent quality, the wool was lovely.
I chose to make the badger and thoroughly enjoyed doing so, the instructions were very easy to follow and were not off putting for a beginner, I have since gone on to make several other creatures with the wool supplied.
I highly recommend Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts.
Haven't had time to start one yet, but can't wait! If I get on ok, I will definitely be ordering more.
I bought this as a present.
She was delighted with the gift and made a really attractive hare.
This is an absolute bargain! Have bought other kits elsewhere which were nowhere near the quality of this and twice the price.
Purchased as a christmas gift for my sister.
She was really happy with design & quality of product.
"Really clear instructions with photos to guide you through the whole process.
Lovely kits with lots of photos.
Fab instructions and everything you need.
Great until you get the confidence to invent your own designs and me ideal gifts.
Lovely products with great packaged- one bought for myself and another as a gift.
Perfect as a gift but also great for beginners who want to buy to have a go.
A great sense of achievement once finished!
"Very pleased with this kit, it was easy to follow the instructions and I am pleased with results despite only having been needlefelting for such a short time.
I would recommend thee kits to anyone wanting a fun and productive craft.
Beautifully packaged with clear instructions, these felted animal kits make a great present.
Great gifts, lovely presentation and delivery was fast – first class.
Fun process and fabulous results.
My nieces (8 and 11) enjoyed making their animals as much as I did.
We shall definitely be getting together to make more!
Nicely put together kits – everything incuded to get started.
Unfortunately they were gifts (gratefully received!) so I can't really add any more.
Will definitely buy one for myself or put on wish list!
Really pleased with the kits.
When I placed the order I didn't get a confirmation email which was a little worrying, but they did arrive o.
These were presents for my mum, she is really enjoying making them and the quality is great! The instructions are simple for her to follow, which is good as she is still a beginner.
My wife loved this and is very happy with the quality and instructions.
Delivery was fast and the ordering process was painless.
I bought Grey Hare as a Christmas present, but couldn't bring myself to give him away.
Was a bit tentative at first but the instructions were so easy to understand that I must say I'm pretty chuffed with the final result.
Did pin cushion my thumb a couple of times but then concentrated properly.
Have been checking the web site since for another project but have discovered so many it's hard to choose, including the chance to buy extra supplies.
So imagination is running wild.
Starting to have a go at felting.
My kits arrived within 3 days and I particularly like the range of colours.
a great place to start if you are new to the craft and a great gift for someone who is an old hand.
The item was for a gift not myself but your service was excellent.
Sandy, thank you so much for your wonderful wools.
The natural colours are great and I have made some dogs and robins over the past couple of weeks which have went down really well with my family.
I would thoroughly recommend the colours for animals and will definitely order from you again.
This set was a Christmas present for my grown up daughter.
she is thoroughly enjoying her first needle felting creation.
and finding the instructions easy to follow.
Excellent product, very helpful seller +++ bought as a Christmas present for my daughter and she loved it!!
I purchased the Herdwick sheep kit.
It was my first try at needle felting so I was really pleased to find the instructions and photographs sufficiently detailed to overcome my initial apprehension.
I enjoyed working with the lovely soft wool and the process of changing it into a new form.
The finished sheep looks exactly like to photo on the box.
I have leant some basic skills and now feel ready to tackle a more ambitious project.
"This selection of wools is beautiful.
The wool is good to work with and the colour lovely.
The service and friendly advise when needed are not to de found elsewhere.
the kits came with all that was needed to complete the animal.
I have now made several kits and they turned out really well – just like the photographs.
I now have the confidence to start making my own designs.
Highly recommended and highly addictive!
Product arrived quickly, niIcely packaged.
I asked for a ginger cat rather than the grey one advertised and Sandy had sorted that for me with no problems.
Would happily buy from her again.
I am delighted with my purchases.
Have completed the Hereford sheep and the Red Fox now.
My granddaughter loved them so I have got the Fawn for her birthday present.
Am just trying to make my mind up which one to send for next, I love them all!
Brilliant customer service, the kits are for a present so I haven't started them yet – but looking forward to it!
A very efficient service, thank you.
Bought two, one as a gift but have not got round to making mine yet.
Kits come in a very attractive box.
I am amazed at how well they turned out! I will definitely be doing more needle felting.
Had loads of fun creating the animals.
Loved the fox with his whiskers.
This was my first needle felting project and I did not find the instructions as clear as I had hoped and there were a couple of bits where the sequence of written instructions did not match the photos.
The outline pictures were also a little misleading.
I ended up just using the photo of finished project for inspiration.
I learnt a lot through this so think that my second project will be a lot easier.
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing how a fluff of wool can turn into a cute animal.
Felting sheep and hare look like being great gifts for crafty people.
Items arrived very quickly by international post.
They were a present so can only say that the contents looked excellent.
"Very nice craft item ,just right for a Christmas gift.
Great product from a great company. We should support more every day this small independent, handmade business. Can't be happier about my purchase.
Very prompt delivery, well packaged.
I'm very pleased with my purchases, one for me and one for my friend.
It will be an English Robin in the USA.
She will be thrilled with it.
Great kit and plenty of wool left to practice on.
Was delighted with the prompt and personal service, kits and professional, instructions and website very clear.
Thank you for my new exciting projects!
Now all we have to do is find some time to do some felting!
I got the fix last year and found it so therapeutic that I have started buying them for all my friends birthdays.
I underestimated the cathartic benefits of repeatedly stabbing something, and at the end you have a gorgeous quirky animal.
Excellent service and excellent looking products.
I highly recommend your kits! Great quality, easy to follow instructions, Whether a beginner with needle felting or a dab hand you get fantastic results which are unique to you.
"I received my items extremely quick.
I have bought them as gifts so haven't had a go at making them but I'm so excited to see them!
Beautiful needlefelting kit and excellent customer service.
I bought this kit as a gift for someone who enjoys crafts but hasn't tried felting.
It arrived quickly and makes a great gift.
I am thrilled with my purchases from Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts.
The kits are lovely and I hope to be able to do them justice.
I've really enjoyed making my needle felted sheep and the result is very cute! Excellent service and customer care.
I bought the fox kit as a present, I had the hare kit at Christmas and was very pleased with it.
Clear helpful instructions and a lovely finished hare.
Kits arrived promptly and were suitably packaged.
Having completed a kit previously I am looking forward to getting started on another.
Was very happy with the quality of materials and the instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Easy to follow instructions for beginners and ample wool.
I really enjoyed making my first felted sheep .
Thank you, the kits arrived promptly.
Not opened them yet so can't comment on the contents but kits come in a sturdy box with photo on front.
Would be good as gifts.
Good quality kit, fast delivery.
I found the sheep very easy once I got the hang of it.
I would buy from this source again.
Brilliant service and superb products.
Kits excellent contain everything needed and the instructions are clear and detailed.
I needed a little advice which I requested by email and received a helpful reply within hours.
Excellent kits, bought two for myself but would make lovely gifts .
Love the packaging , instructions are clear and easy to follow.
I would highly recommend these kits .
5* product and service .
Excellent products, the best I have found, and very speedy delivery too.
Telling all my crafty friends.
"I bought 2 more kits recently.
I love the fact the instructions have colour illustrations that show you exactly what to do and when, the size guide is great and gives you confidence.
The kits are very well packed and make an ideal present (although I've never managed to part with them!).
If you are considering buying one of these kits you will NOT be disappointed, I would however recommend buying 2 as 1 is never going to be enough 🙂 as they are so easy to follow you will want to start another straight away!
Thank you so much Sandy for your amazing kits and I feel so lucky to have found Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts.
I bought the Grey Hare kit as a birthday present for my grown up daughter who has never done felting before but who does have an obsession with hares.
She was absolutely delighted and can't wait to start.
The kit came virtually the next day after ordering it, and has everything you need in it together with detailed illustrated instructions that anyone could follow, along with email support should you need it.
I thought the price was very reasonable too, considering the cost of all the components if they were to be bought separately.
It's so good that I'm going to try it myself as well! I highly recommend this kit for anyone starting out in needlefelting as it would be a great confidence booster for a first effort, and I'm quite sure it could become addictive.
Wonderful service, the kits couldn't be better.
So comprehensive, everything needed is supplied.
Plus the follow up help was more than I could have hoped for.
This is the second kit I've bought, and each one as a gift.
The delivery service was excellent, with email updates on each step.
The items were attractively packaged.
The first kit, the Herdwick sheep, was very well organised with easy to follow instructions which produced a very good result.
My second friend has only just received her Grey Hare, but I fully expect a similar response.
I can wholeheartedly recommend these kits.
Lovely kits,I bought them as gifts but I have been given them myself in the past.
Good instructions and a sense of satisfaction when completed.
A perfect purchase from a perfect business! Always on hand to help if you get stuck, Sandy is top of her class.
:0) I can promise, you won't regret any purchases made from here.
I'm very excited to try the two projects I bought.
Even though I've done needlefelting before, I can see from the instructions that I am going to lead some new techniques in animal building.
Good quality kit very clear instructions.
Fantastic kit bought for my daughter – she is still working on him but is having a great time doing it and finding the instructions very easy to work through.
Will be back for more in the future I'm sure.
Completed one really enjoyed making it .
Ordered and received two kits a badger and bunny.
The kits are outstanding with excellent instructions, supplies and well packaged.
Highly recommend for anyone who does or wants to try needle felting.
I bought two kits and made a lovely Herdwick sheep and a brown hare.
This was all new and I found the instructions were very clear and the wool lovely to work with.
The support from Sandy is wonderful.
Lovely kit although not made it yet.
Quick delivery and packaged well.
"I love this little Herdwick sheep felt needle sculpture, especially that it is beautifully hand crafted in England.
The communication and the friendly and efficient customer service made the whole purchasing process a pleasure.
The needle felting wool was beautiful and easy to work and the hare instructions were fantastic and easy to follow.
Humphrey the hare is now a household pet!
Excellent kit for the beginner – has everything you need and easy to follow instructions – perfect introduction to the craft of felting for oneself or as a gift for a fellow crafter.
"The felt kits are very good value with everything you need to complete the project.
sheep and I really happy with the result.
Great instructions, arrived quickly, also good to know can get help via email.
My two felting kits are great.
It's so useful to have good clear instructions included as I am a beginner.
Easy to manipulate and a great price to!!
The wool is a lovely quality and the colours are gorgeous!!!!!
Absolutely delighted with both kits.
Had bought the Grey Hare before these two, when that was completed, I needed more!! I have now completed the badger and have the fawn waiting to be born! For a beginner these are ideal, as the instructions are really easy to follow, with tips as well.
Even if your an expert I should imagine you would find enjoyment and be able to give them a character of their own.
Very well priced and plenty of roving supplied to complete project.
Glad I found you – Jean Dudley.
PS: I've got my sister hooked also!!
The fastest e-mail replies I've EVER received and these were in the evening – amazing.
Yet to try the kits – I'm a bit scared!
Easy to follow instructions in the kits,I am getting there with my grey hare.
Will send photo when finished.
"I was very pleased with my purchase.
The only negative I have is that a little more wool was needed.
I found that I barely had enough of the brown wool.
I am new to needle felting but this kit contains everything you need and the very clear instructions.
Bought for a present and very pleased with service and product and more importantly my friend was delighted with her Herdwick Sheep kit.
I bought this for my mother in law, I had a sneaky peak at it and it looks like a lot of fun to make.
comes in a lovely box and looks a really great product.
I would definitely buy from here again, fast delivery great customer service too.
The kit was well packaged and looked comprehensive on inspection.
I have actually bought the kit as a gift but I am happy with my purchase.
Fox needle felting kit was bought as a present which was greatly received, wish I bought one for myself too! Very well packaged and presented.
Mother's Day gift for my wife which she loved.
Already finished and is looking to buy her next pack.
Bought as a gift for a friend who wanted to try out needle felting.
They love it, despite a couple of pricked fingers! Good quality, clear instructions and great service, received well packaged and arrived when it was due.
Excellent kit and speedy delivery.
Kit well presented in a box with very detailed instructions.
"Have only just started to make my fox but it is amazing.
Great fun and quite easy when you get the hang of it.
Haven't started this one yet but as always delivery prompt and kit looks fantastic- just need to make it !!
I bought this kit as a gift for a friend in the US.
She loves sheep and was delighted by this one.
The kit arrived promptly through the post, and I was kept fully informed of its whereabouts.
A friendly, helpful, and efficent service!
Ordered these two felting kits for my mum for Mothers day .
She will be absolutely thrilled with them.
They arrived very promptly and whats even better is I am very happy to be supporting a business that in my home county.
I recently bought this kit to try out a new craft skill.
The kit was excellent, everything you needed to create the model.
The instructions which came with the kit were very comprehensive, very well written and illustrated and so helpful.
I have since purchased another kit but made up of different coloured wools so that I could make a ginger cat.
Sandy is so helpful and will answer any questions that you might need to ask in the process of felting your kit.
bought for a birthday present for a friend who wanted to try needle felting.
she was very impressed with the clear instructions and the presentation of the product.
I was very impressed with the quick service and price.
I absolutely love the Grey Hare Felting Kit.
It contains everything needed to make the animal and the instructions with images and templates are excellent.
Also the box is really handy for keeping everything together while you are working on it.
The kits would make a fantastic gift to anyone with a craft interest as everything is explained so well.
The order was also despatched really quickly.
Overall a great product and service!
Bought a kit before and I really enjoyed doing it and these are just as brilliant, thank you!
I loved my felting kit; it was perfect.
The illustrations and encouraging directions were great.
My felted badger came out adorable!! I would definitely buy other kits from you!!!
"We bought a Herdwick sheep needle felting kit for my daughters 15th Birthday.
It arrived very promptly in a lovely box.
Inside the instructions are well written and easy to follow.
The wools, cottons etc are all well packaged.
Instructions very comprehensive step by step, giving you the confidence to start.
Can't wait to get started with it.
Being a beginner, it has great in depth instructions which is a big help! Will be buying again from you.
I was so pleased with my purchase of the felted hate kit, arrived very fast and easy and very informative instructions.Loved making him a Nd now more than addicted to felting.
Thank you Sandy for all the support you offer too.
Lovely kit instructions explains how to do the felting kit will buy another thank you also arrived promptly.
Would use this seller again without a doubt.
Good kit it contains everything you need to make the mouse (felting pad, needles, roving and even a small travel sewing kit) The instructions are also very good. I had another felting kit given to me for Christmas but it was not as good as this one! I have made the mouse and he came out pretty good !
"Posted to Australia without any problems, clear easy to read address form.
Good communications and parcel arrived as stated.
Excellent service, item ordered,as,a Xmas gift. Friend is over the moon with it.
"Thank you for getting me into felting! I'm hooked.
Started with the Red Fox and have now got the Herdwick Sheep and Badger to do! Nothing else will get done! Great service and really easy to follow instructions.
"My wife loves the kits I bought her for Christmas.
You sent two hares (different colours) though I thought I'd ordered a hare and a mouse.
Can I swap one, please? It's unopened.
Very impressed with the look and contents of this product.
The purchase is a gift and indeed it looks 'the business'.
Even though I ordered over the very busy Christmas period the kit arrived quickly.
Will be buying again very soon.
Thankyou for a lovely product.
Hi sandy I was extremly pleased with my products and your service, everything arrived promptly and well packaged and I have enjoy making the needle felting animals and have made my own creations since, your right it is addictive.
The kit was exactly what I wanted for my Daughter in law who is just starting to learn how to do felting .
My girlfriend had loads of fun making the fox.
She is now addicted to needle felting and is sure to purchase more.
I absolutely love the fox kit I bought.
I shall be asking for another for mothers day and my birthday and next Christmas.
The stress relief alone was worth it, and my adorable fox that everyone has admired at the end of it was a bonus.
This is an absolute must for all crafty types like myself, who want to try something a little bit different.
My daughter was delighted with the kit and has enjoyed felting the baby fawn.
Excellent packaging with everything you need and really detailed instructions.
I bought two kits as gifts for friends.
The service was excellent and these kits are beautifully packaged which makes them great to give as presents.
There is a quality to them.
I'm hoping someone will get me one now!
I bought this as a gift for my very crafty sister-in-law.
We have bought before and have been very pleased with the kits.
I purchased the dalmation puppy kit for a Xmas gift so not started yet but I think your kits are great value, best quality materials with clear easy to follow instructions.
Great communication, lovely packaging, item arrived really quickly, giving as gift and quality looks excellent.
Very nice business to deal with, give them a try you won't be disappointed.
Prompt delivery; Clear instructions; good quality product.
Great kit and thank you for the quick delivery.
This was my first ever needle felting project.
The instructions were excellent, and I am so pleased with the finished result.
Dealing with the Sandy was a pleasure.
Questions were answered swiftly and pleasantly.
Will definitely be ordering some more.
I am new to needle felting and found this kit had everything I needed to get going, the instructions were clear and with photographs.
I now have a very handsome grey hare! Thank you!
"I have purchased a total of three items the first being the Fox kit for myself it was so nice I decided to buy two loop eared rabbit kits for Christmas presents.
This was my first attempt at needle needle felting I asked Sandy for some advice.
The advice and service she gave me was excellent I could have not asked for anything better.
Featured on the Chanel 4 series, 'Craft It Yourself'.
Well worth a watch if you can as it covers all manner of crafts presented in a modern setting bringing crafts bang up to date.
I was awarded this coveted trophy in 2014 for best content and craft display out of approx 300 exhibitors.
Following strict assessment I became a member of the Country Craft Association where myself and other like minded crafters, artisans and artists take part in country wide craft fairs, shows and workshops.


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Attorney: Teacher accused of human trafficking 'immediately re-arrested' after victim claimed contact
Posted 9:32 pm, September 10, 2019, by Katie DeLong
Christian Mothershead
MILWAUKEE — FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7. This, after bond was set at $5,000 on Sept. 3 during the defendant's initial court appearance.
Christian Mothershead's attorney confirmed for FOX6 News Mothershead, 46, was arrested for bail jumping. According to Attorney Joseph Seifert, after Mothershead was released on $5,000 bond, the accuser contacted police and said Mothershead tried to contact her. He was immediately arrested based on that accusation, Seifert said. Seifert indicated Tuesday the truth of the woman's claim was under investigation.
According to Seifert, Mothershead did not contact the victim. He added Mothershead does not know how to contact her, as he does not have information on where she is, nor a telephone number for her.
As of Tuesday, Mothershead remained in custody, and continued to deny contacting the woman. Seifert said they were working on his release from custody.
Formal bail jumping charges had not been filed as of Tuesday.
Mothershead's arrest came days after his attorney disputed the charges filed against him Aug. 30.
"Christian Mothershead is innocent of all the charges that have been levied against him by the district attorney's office," said Seifert. "He vehemently denies the charges."
Mothershead was placed on unpaid leave from MPS after charges were filed Aug. 30. According to prosecutors, Mothershead met a Filipino woman and her son online, and brought the woman and her children to the United States, where he promised to take care of her and get married. Instead, prosecutors said Mothershead met the woman and her son at the airport with cleaning supplies, and went to his West Allis home. According to a criminal complaint, "the house was very dirty," "had garbage piled up, and blackened food on the table."
The woman claimed Mothershead wouldn't feed her or her son if they didn't clean.
Joseph Seifert
During a press conference Sept. 5, Mothershead's attorney disputed prosecutors' claims that the woman came to the United States under "false pretenses."
"Mr. Mothershead intends to fight the charges, all the charges, because they are simply not true," said Seifert. "The woman that's made the complaints is blatantly lying for the purpose of some immigration benefit. We haven't looked into that too closely yet, but we have some ideas as to what's going on there."
A Sept. 23 preliminary hearing was scheduled in the human trafficking case.
MPS teacher accused of human trafficking, sexual assault re-arrested after release on bond
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Global folk traditions converge at Saudi Arabia's Qemam festival
Customs from South Korea to China and Morocco to Sudan are under the spotlight at what is said to be the first festival dedicated to mountain performing arts
The opening-day carnival for the Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performance Arts in Saudi Arabia. All photos: SPA
The Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performance Arts showcased more than 32 performances from 14 international and 16 Saudi folk groups this weekend.
The festival, which is said to be the world's first dedicated to mountain performing arts, has had Saudi authorities open archaeological sites to the public for performances in Asir, including Malik Historical Palace, Al-Mushait Palaces, the Castles of Abu Nuqata Al-Mutahmi, Basta Al-Qabil, Abu Shahra Palace in Al-Masqi, Shamsan Castle and Bin Adwan Heritage Village.
The performances are taking place across these sites every day until Friday.
International traditions collide
Indian performers kicked off festivities on Saturday evening at AlMalik palace with Indian classical performances such as raslila, and the dance form cholom and martial art thang ta, both from the state of Manipur. All these performing art forms from the mountains are dedicated to love, human evolution and social rituals.
From Morocco, a group of singers and performers dressed in traditional garb treated crowds to popular songs and dances, including Obidat Al-Rama, transforming local poetry into catchy phrases and dancing with audience members.
Elsewhere, Chinese performers showed off with performances that represent the dragon, which symbolises power and dignity in China. They also performed another historic theatrical folk art in which performers wear long sleeves and mimic the flow of water.
The festival was inaugurated with a carnival parade at Art Street. Mariam Nihal / The National
Performers from South Korea performed the Jindo Buk-chum, which shows appreciation for the mountainous regions, and Mudang-chum, which refers to the shamans who undertake mountain performances. The audience also saw a Seungmu, a Korean dance traditionally performed by Buddhist monks.
Scottish performances, meanwhile, included the highland dance, developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries, which was formalised as a ballet and usually accompanied by the flute.
Performances from the Mena region
From the Mena region, Lebanese artists performed the traditional dabke, a folklore performance popular in weddings and grand celebrations.
Iraqi artists also performed Gobi, a Bedouin and rural dance performed by groups at weddings and festivals.
On behalf of North Africa, a group of Sudanese men dancing in sync performed the traditional Ardah dance.
Saudi Arabia was well represented, too, and local performances included an Al Khatwa dance, which represents the Asir region featuring more than 20 melodies.
The Saudi Theatre and Performing Arts Commission launched the second Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performance Arts on Friday in Abha. Photo: SPA
Other performances representing Asir include Al Qazaoui, which was used to celebrate victories in combat and is still sporadically performed on ceremonial occasions, and Al Dammah, featuring dancers facing another set of dancers, one tribe approaching another in a symbol of status and the strong influence of elders in communities.
Al-Rayeh, also from Asir, happens to the sound of drums as performers carry sticks while standing in two rows.
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For the south-western Saudi city of Najran, there was Al Razfah Alsa'ab, a common folk dance performed in weddings and events. Each performer dances holding the arms and shoulders of the person next to them. While the first row reads couplets, the second row echoes them.
Representing Tabuk is Al Haraby art, symbolising chivalry and poetry, and performed with swords and sticks akin to most folkloric Saudi performances that highlight historical traditions.
Al Bahah, a city in the Hejazi area of western Saudi Arabia, is renowned for the Ardah and requires a poet or group with the zeer, a drum forged of animal skin.
What is the Qemam festival?
The festival is a "cultural spectacle dedicated to mountain performing arts", Theatre & Performing Arts Commission chief executive Sultan Al-Bazie, tells The National.
"The festival creates numerous opportunities for intercultural exchange, allowing performers and visitors from across the kingdom and the world to learn about the similarities they share, as well as unique characteristics found in their expression of mountain performing arts."
Local women showcase their wares. Mariam Nihal / The National
The eight-day festival features 32 performances by folk groups from India, China, Morocco, South Korea and Switzerland, aiming to explore the history, artistry and practice of mountain performing arts, highlighting the cultural significance of each group.
Also on display are traditional wedding dance performances, live cooking, alongside gifts and an artisans' bazaar.
Women from Abha in Saudi Arabia have also set up food stalls selling traditional items such as haneeth (a dish with lamb), samboosa, Saudi coffee with saffron and cardamom, and fried snacks.


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"Fabrictech is at the forefront of the sleep products industry and we're excited to be working with them to educate Americans about sleep health and safety and how to make the most of their bedroom environment," says David Cloud, CEO of the National Sleep Foundation. "Controlling nighttime allergies is a great way to improve your sleep."
Fabrictech's advanced allergen and wellness PureCare brand, which provides allergen, moisture, dust mite and bed bug protection, will now include a special National Sleep Foundation educational brochure in all products and the packages will bear the distinct National Sleep Foundation logo.
"Fabrictech is proud to be working with the National Sleep Foundation," says Jeff Bergman, Fabrictech's President and COO. "The National Sleep Foundation brand represents quality sleep and our core focus is to protect the well-being of the sleeper, by creating a healthier sleep environment. This partnership makes perfect sense and we are excited to join forces with the National Sleep Foundation to educate the public on better sleep."
Fabrictech's PureCare products are available in mattress retailers and specialty sleep shops nationwide. The partnership plans to announce more products soon.
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package com.haulmont.cuba.gui.components.validation;

import com.haulmont.cuba.core.global.BeanLocator;
import com.haulmont.cuba.core.global.Messages;
import com.haulmont.cuba.gui.components.ValidationException;
import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringUtils;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.config.BeanDefinition;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Scope;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Component;

import javax.inject.Inject;

/**
 * NotBlank validator checks that value contains at least one non-whitespace character.
 *

 * In order to provide your own implementation globally, create a subclass and register it in {@code web-spring.xml},
 * for example:
 *

 *     <bean id="cuba_NotBlankValidator" class="com.haulmont.cuba.gui.components.validation.NotBlankValidator" scope="prototype"/>
 *

 * Use {@link BeanLocator} when creating the validator programmatically.
 */
@Component(NotBlankValidator.NAME)
@Scope(BeanDefinition.SCOPE_PROTOTYPE)
public class NotBlankValidator extends AbstractValidator<String> {

    public static final String NAME = "cuba_NotBlankValidator";

    public NotBlankValidator() {
    }

    /**
     * Constructor for custom error message.
     *
     * @param message error message
     */
    public NotBlankValidator(String message) {
        this.message = message;
    }

    @Inject
    protected void setMessages(Messages messages) {
        this.messages = messages;
    }

    @Override
    public void accept(String value) throws ValidationException {
        if (StringUtils.isBlank(value)) {
            String message = getMessage();
            if (message == null) {
                message = messages.getMainMessage("validation.constraints.notBlank");
            }

            throw new ValidationException(message);
        }
    }
}