14 February 2017
The first council meeting of 2017 will take place this weekend in Coventry.
Take a look below to read about what's on the agenda.
February highlights how your YFC democracy works for you!
Hot on the heels of your YFC area meetings, your elected NFYFC Council reps are heading to Warwickshire this weekend for the first 2017 Council meeting.
This is where there’s a two-way exchange of ideas, feedback and plans for future events. A new Council format is being trialled to further improve communications for Council and YFC members. Elections take place for steering group officers on the Saturday of Council and then national office-holder elections on Sunday. Ed Ford, Lynsey Martin and Katie Hall are national office-holder elects for the 2017/18 YFC year.
Below are some short profiles on each office-holder elect.
Nominee for Chair of of NFYFC Council 2017
Ed Ford
Member of: Chelmsford YFC, part of the Essex County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs.
Occupation: Farmer
If elected, Ed's plans are:
Nominee for Vice Chair of of NFYFC Council 2017
Lynsey Martin
Member of: Ashford and District Young Farmers' Clubs, part of the Kent Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs.
Occupation: Self-Employed Livestock worker
If elected, Lynsey's plans are:
Nominee for Vice Chair of of NFYFC Council 2017
Katie Hall
Member of: Gloucester YFC club, part of the Gloucestershire County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs.
Occupation: Regional Sales Manager/ Calf Nutritionist
If elected, Katie's plans are:
10 February 2017
NFYFC are exploring the option of running an NSPCC Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) Training Course (2 days) and an NSPCC DSO Refresher course (one day). Last time we ran the DSO training course in Staffordshire it cost £250 per person. (This does not include the cost of accommodation).
08 February 2017
A Tribute to Sid Perry by Somerset YFC
Sid Perry sadly passed away on Tuesday 31st January 2017. Sid was a staunch supporter of young farmers in the South West and gave a lot of encouragement to every member he met. His passion was public speaking and he became a renowned trainer.
Sid was a former member of Wincanton YFC. The club founded on 27th March 1937 with Sid attending a meeting two weeks later. In 1946 Sid went on to become club Chairman and a few years later club Leader. He held this role for seven years, during which time he married his wife Julie. Their daughter Louise was born four years later. When the club celebrated their 60th Anniversary Dinner & Dance in 1997, the organising committee presented Sid with a ‘This is your Life’ tribute.
It was during the 62nd Somerset YFC Federation AGM, on November 15th, 1995 at Hinckley Point social club Huntworth where Miss Jane Burt (Wincanton YFC) proposed that Mr Sid Perry was invited to become a Vice President of Somerset YFC seconded by Rachel Nation. In 1997/98 Sid became Dorset YFC County President. It was often joked, that Sid used this year as a practice run before he became Somerset YFC County President the following year 1998/99. It was 1999 when Sid lost his wife Julie age 64 years.
South West Area Young Farmers recruited Sid as Area President for the years 2008/09 and 2009/10 where he made his mark attending the competitions, meetings and socials giving help and advice to his Chairman Ed Akerman and Nicola Chegwidden.
Sid’s National Young Farmers involvement came in 2007 on 29th April in Torquay. He was proposed by Katherine Sealy (Dorset YFC) and seconded by James Sage (Somerset YFC) to become a Life Vice President. Every year thereafter, Sid and his companion Peggy would attend the Annual convention…often travelling with either the Somerset or Dorset YFC member’s coaches. Sid was often the first one to get the singing started, although in later years he used to turn his hearing aid off (not admitting this to the members). It is only these past five years that Sid did not make this pilgrimage to the AGM.
If Somerset YFC ever needed at hand at the Bath & West we knew to call on him at the Farm Health & Safety stall. He was always there and members used to enjoy popping in to see him. Sid also enjoyed his association with Gillingham & Shaftesbury YFC and was heavily involved with Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show.
There were not many members in Wincanton YFC that Sid hadn’t trained to public speak over the years and even after he retired from this, he would still pop down notes of advice or snippets for speeches that members could use. Sid was a legend and a true gentleman held in high regard by all.
We will remember Sid very fondly and send our condolences to his family and friends.
Posted on Wessex FM 05 Feb 2017
Farmers in Dorset are mourning the death of Sid Perry who sadly passed away this week after serving more than 75 years in the Young Farmers Club.
Sid approached the organisation for help in getting into college to study grassland management, between 1951 and 1952, after his schooling ended early.
He later became Chairman and President of Wincanton YFC, President of Gillingham and Shafesbury YFC, President of both Dorset and Somerset Young Farmers' Clubs and also President of the South West Federation of YFC.
Asked why he continued well into retirement age to contribute so much time and effort, he said: "I honestly think that in my younger days they did so much for me so I feel I'm just giving back what they gave me. Young Farmer members care for each other and I have met some wonderful people over the years and that's what's makes it so special."
The club's former National Chairman Nick Sansom says he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In an emotional post on Facebook, Nick said: "Even at the age of 75 Sid was still clocking up more than 12,000 miles a year on YFC duties and was frequently asked to give talks to farm women's clubs, Rotary, Round Table, Wis and other charitable societies including raising money for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Society."
"Sid was passionate about public speaking and regularly trained members for Dorset, and Somerset as well as having a passion for driving and used to run a driving autotest challenge at Dorset County Rallys alongside life-long friend Dick Pike which always created great amusement."
07 February 2017
Tug of War Association Judges and Recorders Courses
VENUE: The Marne Barracks Village, Catterick, DL10 7NP.
DATE: Friday 3rd March 2017 (Evening) – Travel and arrive at Barracks.
Judges
Saturday 4th March 2017 - 09.00 hrs start - Theory
Sunday 5th March 2017 - 09.00 hrs start - Examination and practical.
The fee for the judge's course is £35, payable to the Tug of War Association.
To register for the judges course, please download, complete and return the judges course application form attached.
Recorders (Half day course)
Saturday 4th March 2017 - 09.30 hrs start - Theory and examination (Approx 4 hrs)
The fee for the recorders course is £15, payable to the Tug of War Association.
To register for the recorders course, please download, complete and return the judges course application form attached.
Coaches
Details to be published shortly
An application form for the coaches course will be published soon, however in the meantime, if you are interested in the coaches course, please register your interest by contacting Gavin Corden using the details below.
In the meantime, if you are interested in taking part in the judges, recorders and coaches course, please return your application form and fee to Gavin Corden by Tuesday 21 February 2017.
email: gavin.corden@btinternet.com
tel: 07791 807875
The TOWA needs a greater number of judges and recorders, so if you have hung up your tug of war boots and want to stay involved in tug of war, please consider giving judging and recording a go and get yourself registered to take part in this course!
06 February 2017
03 February 2017
Welsh Blood Donation Service Donation Centres
Date |
Area |
Link to clinic information |
Appointments available |
13/2 |
Talbot Green |
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Yes |
13/2 |
Rogerstone |
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Yes |
13/2 |
Ammanford |
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Yes |
13/2 |
Bridgend |
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Yes |
13/2 |
Holywell |
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Yes |
13/2 |
Pontypool |
|
Walk in (no apt necessary) |
14/2 ?? |
Abergavenny |
|
Yes |
14/2 ?? |
Caerleon |
|
Yes |
14/2 ?? |
Llandudno Junction |
|
Yes |
14/2 ?? |
Carmarthen |
|
Yes |
14/2 ?? |
Northop |
|
Yes |
15/2 |
Gendros |
|
Walk in (no apt necessary) |
15/2 |
Port Talbot |
|
Walk in (no apt necessary) |
15/2 |
Wrexham |
|
Yes |
16/2 |
Chirk |
|
Yes |
16/2 |
Cwmbran |
|
Yes |
16/2 |
Pembroke Dock |
|
Walk in (no apt necessary) |
16/2 |
Roath, Cardiff |
|
Yes |
17/2 |
Newport |
|
Yes |
17/2 |
Caernarfon |
|
Yes |
17/2 |
Ebbw Vale |
|
Yes |
17/2 |
Ely, Cardiff |
|
Walk in (no apt necessary) |
17/2 |
Killay |
|
Yes |
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