Welcome to the Hertfordshire Young Farmers Website
Please have a look around our website and see what Herts Young Farmers can offer you. If there is something that everyone who has ever been a Young Farmer will tell you - its how much YFC has done for them. Whether its new experiences, skills, confidence or friends - everyone who enjoys the outdoors has something to gain. Have a look around the site and come along to one of our meetings - we are always looking for keen outdoorsy types!!
Latest News - As it Happens!
The 2012 Sandridgebury Slaves!!!!!!
Date for your diary!!!
The Mighty Slaves Rock back to Sandridgebury Farm on Friday the 15th June 2012!!
GATES OPEN 7pm.
Click HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!!!!
OR GO TO
http://sandridgeburyslaves.weebly.com/
The Mighty Slaves Rock back to Sandridgebury Farm on Friday the 15th June 2012!!
GATES OPEN 7pm.
Click HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!!!!
OR GO TO
http://sandridgeburyslaves.weebly.com/
| Click HERE to download the Slaves poster |
Tension Builds as Clubs Start Preparations for the 2012 Rally Competitions Day
The 2012 rally competitions day will be held on the 6th of May from 11am onwards. The location is going to be back at Cheapside Farm kindly hosted once again by the Burrows family.
There will be plenty to do with competitions, barbeque, bar and ring events to keep everyone entertained.
Keep posted for more information.
Click here to see what happened last year
There will be plenty to do with competitions, barbeque, bar and ring events to keep everyone entertained.
Keep posted for more information.
Click here to see what happened last year
The Herts YFC 200 Club
200 CLUB
The Herts YFC 200 club is a raffle that is drawn every 2 months and contributes money to the running of Hertfordshire YFC whilst at the same time offering you alot better odds than the lottery at winning!!
Why not join our 200 Club and support Herts YFC
ONLY
£17.50 per year (year starts in June)
Bi monthly draws, Christmas Draw £50, £30 and £20
Contact county office: 01920 823535
The Herts YFC 200 club is a raffle that is drawn every 2 months and contributes money to the running of Hertfordshire YFC whilst at the same time offering you alot better odds than the lottery at winning!!
Why not join our 200 Club and support Herts YFC
ONLY
£17.50 per year (year starts in June)
Bi monthly draws, Christmas Draw £50, £30 and £20
Contact county office: 01920 823535
See What Berko Juniors Have Been Up To!
See what one of our busiest junior clubs have been up to - go to their homepage by clicking HERE
The 2011 Herts YFC Ball!
The 2011 Herts YFC ball returns to Lethcworth Hall hotel. The ticket price covers a beautiful 3 course dinner in the most elegant of locations and one of the best DJ's in the south east as well as raising money for Herts YFC.
The date is the 12th of November and ticket prices are £35 for members and £40 for non members and are available either from your county representative or direct from Linda. Please use the contact form on the website or phone the county office for more details.
Make sure you get your tickets fast as we are way ahead of last year on ticket sales!!!!
The date is the 12th of November and ticket prices are £35 for members and £40 for non members and are available either from your county representative or direct from Linda. Please use the contact form on the website or phone the county office for more details.
Make sure you get your tickets fast as we are way ahead of last year on ticket sales!!!!
Make a Donation Today!
If people want to make a donation to Herts YFC you can do it via your
mobile.
Text : HRTS31
and then amount £1,2,3,4,5
or £10
To:
70070
And
the money is ours!.................
mobile.
Text : HRTS31
and then amount £1,2,3,4,5
or £10
To:
70070
And
the money is ours!.................
The Slaves 2011 - Important - Please read!
This years Sandridgebury Slaves event will take place on the 8th of July.
HOWEVER due to unforseen circumstances the venue of this years event has been changed due to a temporary issue at the normal Sandridgbury location. This year event is kindly hosted by the Simms family at Kettlewells Farm in between St Albans and Redbourn. (DETAILS CLICK HERE)
If this causes anyone any problems then please do get in touch through the contact page. The last thing we want to do is to distrupt the status quo but it was either a change of location or canclellation and we know what you'd rather do! It is unfortunate that we have had to change venue as the Sandridgebury is such a good site but we have looked hard for a replacement and we belive that Kettlewells will act as a great venue and a change of scenery!
For all the details and to buy tickets please click HERE
Or download the 2011 SLaves FLYER HERE
HOWEVER due to unforseen circumstances the venue of this years event has been changed due to a temporary issue at the normal Sandridgbury location. This year event is kindly hosted by the Simms family at Kettlewells Farm in between St Albans and Redbourn. (DETAILS CLICK HERE)
If this causes anyone any problems then please do get in touch through the contact page. The last thing we want to do is to distrupt the status quo but it was either a change of location or canclellation and we know what you'd rather do! It is unfortunate that we have had to change venue as the Sandridgebury is such a good site but we have looked hard for a replacement and we belive that Kettlewells will act as a great venue and a change of scenery!
For all the details and to buy tickets please click HERE
Or download the 2011 SLaves FLYER HERE
A Massive Thanks!
We would like to thank the Hertfordshire Community Foundation for granting us this year some money through their Grass Roots programme. This money has enabled us to start up two new clubs. Berkhamsted young farmers both junior and senior groups and also Royston & Buntingford Seniors based at Westmill. The money has been spent on preparing and setting up meetings, hire of halls, refreshments, enabling us to help with the growth of these new clubs. Without this money a lot of these events, meetings, visits, talks etc would have not been possible.
Linda Watts
County Organiser
Hertfordshire Young Farmers Clubs
Linda Watts
County Organiser
Hertfordshire Young Farmers Clubs
Herts YFC Members attend the National Young Farmers Convention and Scoop Prestigious Prize!
Herts YFC once again had a massive proportion of our members get themselves up to blackpool for a wild weekend of funa dn frolics in the name of the National Young Farmers AGM Convention.
Historically just a meeting which gained a following for the nightlife, the annual convention is now a 5000 person strong weekend which covers everything from alot of social to the AGM meeting to more social, meetings, socials, prizgivings, more socials, industry forums and it would be fair to say - more social!
This year Herts YFC has been awarded the Merrick Burrell Trophy for the highest gain in membership over the last 2 years. This is a massive accolade for the county that was really in the duldrums 5 years ago and now is up there knocking the big boys off the top spots!
A massive hand to all those who have worked so hard to make the county as hard hitting as it is now!
See more here -
http://cde.cerosmedia.com/AGM2011/1E4dd3970775700012.cde
http://www.nfyfc.org.uk/Discovery/national_news?articleid=1308
and the main herts yfc 2011 AGM gallery here
Historically just a meeting which gained a following for the nightlife, the annual convention is now a 5000 person strong weekend which covers everything from alot of social to the AGM meeting to more social, meetings, socials, prizgivings, more socials, industry forums and it would be fair to say - more social!
This year Herts YFC has been awarded the Merrick Burrell Trophy for the highest gain in membership over the last 2 years. This is a massive accolade for the county that was really in the duldrums 5 years ago and now is up there knocking the big boys off the top spots!
A massive hand to all those who have worked so hard to make the county as hard hitting as it is now!
See more here -
http://cde.cerosmedia.com/AGM2011/1E4dd3970775700012.cde
http://www.nfyfc.org.uk/Discovery/national_news?articleid=1308
and the main herts yfc 2011 AGM gallery here
Pictures From the 2011 Herts Rally Day Now Online!
A dry but slightly chilly day paid host to the 2011 Herts Rally Day once again held at Cheapside Farm near St Albans. This was the third year that the rally has been held at this location providing an ideal spot and facilities. Thanks go out to all the judges and stewards for all their help, the exhibitors for some brilliant tradestands, the members for getting involved and to the Burrows family for kindly hosting the day.
St Albans Juniors won the day overall but were closely followed by Royston and Buntingford and Berkhamsted. County organiser Linda Watts commented "it was great that it stayed dry and that we had such a great turnout. The handicraft entries were up to a very high standard and everyone had a great day".
County chairman Jamie Burrows added "It was brilliant to see everyone having so much fun! Its a lot of work but it makes it so worth while and we even raised some valuable funds for the county with the disco in the evening. I'm over the moon!"
See the pictures here
St Albans Juniors won the day overall but were closely followed by Royston and Buntingford and Berkhamsted. County organiser Linda Watts commented "it was great that it stayed dry and that we had such a great turnout. The handicraft entries were up to a very high standard and everyone had a great day".
County chairman Jamie Burrows added "It was brilliant to see everyone having so much fun! Its a lot of work but it makes it so worth while and we even raised some valuable funds for the county with the disco in the evening. I'm over the moon!"
See the pictures here
Herts YFC Rally 2011
Its that time of year again for the YFC rally!
The venue is the same as last year at cheapside farm just outside St Albans (AL3 6JF).
Times -
Competitors Handicrafts must be in by 10am which is when judging will start.
Flower arranging starts at 10 until 11.
On the day competitions start from 9.30 and will go through to 12.30.
Main ring events start at 1pm.
Disco and prize giving starts 7pm.
Bring a change of clothes (as some have a tendancy to get wet(so a towel is a good idea!))
There will be a bar and a BBQ but please feel free to bring a picnic.
£2 entry on gate to cover costs and go towards Herts YFC.
Any questions please just ask HERE
The venue is the same as last year at cheapside farm just outside St Albans (AL3 6JF).
Times -
Competitors Handicrafts must be in by 10am which is when judging will start.
Flower arranging starts at 10 until 11.
On the day competitions start from 9.30 and will go through to 12.30.
Main ring events start at 1pm.
Disco and prize giving starts 7pm.
Bring a change of clothes (as some have a tendancy to get wet(so a towel is a good idea!))
There will be a bar and a BBQ but please feel free to bring a picnic.
£2 entry on gate to cover costs and go towards Herts YFC.
Any questions please just ask HERE
Slaves Dates 2011 Released!!!
This years Slaves eveningwill be held on the 8th of July 2011
See the slaves website for more details - www.sandridgeburyslaves.weebly.com
or google sandridgebury slaves!
See the slaves website for more details - www.sandridgeburyslaves.weebly.com
or google sandridgebury slaves!
Buy Pictures from the 2010 Herts County Ball Now!!!!!!
All the pictures from the ball that were taken by our professional photographer are now ready to buy!!!
6 x 4 £1.00
7x5 £1.50
9 x 6 £2.00
10 x 7 or 10 x 8 £4.00
10 x 12 or 10 x 15 £5.00
Click here to go straight to the photos!!
6 x 4 £1.00
7x5 £1.50
9 x 6 £2.00
10 x 7 or 10 x 8 £4.00
10 x 12 or 10 x 15 £5.00
Click here to go straight to the photos!!
2010 Herts YFC Ball - November the 6th!!
The dates for this years county ball have been confirmed. On the 6th of november Herts YFC is to hold its annual ball at the beautiful Letchworth Hall Hotel. Tickets are now available through either your local club leader (see the contact pages) or through the county office Click HERE.
The ball will consist of a 4 course seated meal followed by the best of musical attire laid on by the one and only Giles Barr.
Get your table booked up now!
See more details here!
The ball will consist of a 4 course seated meal followed by the best of musical attire laid on by the one and only Giles Barr.
Get your table booked up now!
See more details here!
Berkhamsted Disco!!!!!
Berkhamsted Young Farmers Party!!
Date: Saturday 11th September
Time: 8pm til late
Venue: Little Gaddesden Village hall, near Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted young farmers party was held on Saturday 11th September at a village hall party in Little Gaddesden, which is quite near to Berkhamsted. The night started off very stressful, with a few of us running around setting the hall up, helping the DJ set up. James and I did have a few worries about not being set up in time for 8pm, but with some teamwork and help from a few other members we had enough time to sit down and enjoy a beer and a burger before the rush.
READ MORE AND SEE THE PICTURES HERE!!
Date: Saturday 11th September
Time: 8pm til late
Venue: Little Gaddesden Village hall, near Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted young farmers party was held on Saturday 11th September at a village hall party in Little Gaddesden, which is quite near to Berkhamsted. The night started off very stressful, with a few of us running around setting the hall up, helping the DJ set up. James and I did have a few worries about not being set up in time for 8pm, but with some teamwork and help from a few other members we had enough time to sit down and enjoy a beer and a burger before the rush.
READ MORE AND SEE THE PICTURES HERE!!
Royston and Buntingford News
Royston & Buntingford Young Countryside’s (Juniors)
R & B Juniors have had an eventful few months. In the County rally they were the winners of the junior handicraft classes. They had a very enjoyable evening at the Young Mariners when 20 members (joined by 3 from N. Herts) went underground caving. There were a few tight squeezes for some members but a very different and enjoyable evening.
Half term 15 members (4 from N. Herts) traveled in a Freman College minibus up to Snowdon, N. Wales. Without too much trouble we found the Herts C.C. Snowdonia Centre, The Old Coach House. After spending the first evening eating fish and chips and taking a walk and paddle in the river in Beddgelent after a very hot journey.
Next morning after a wholesome breakfast we all put on our boots and off on our way. We started our climb and having gone only 50 yards, Janet not looking where she was going tripped over her own feet and took a tumble, good start. Fortunately no more hiccups and off we went. We climbed, and climbed and climbed, “the oldies keeping up the rear”. After 2 hrs we stopped for a break before continuing and reaching the top just 4 hours later. After many photo’s shoots at the top and lots of well earned refreshments we then began the descent this time via the Miners track. 3 members, Sam, James and Katy went via the Watkins Path, which fortunately led them back to The Coach House. The rest of us took a little longer, stopping on route to paddle in the lake. By 6pm we had returned safely, some a little bruised, some with sore feet, but everyone enjoying their adventure.
After a good nights sleep we returned back to Hertfordshire. Money raised has reached about £1300.00 and will be split between 5 charities - Herts Air Ambulance, Wood Greann Animal Shelter, Sue Ryder Care, Woodlands Residential Home and TRACKS (autism) A Great Adventrue for us all.
Linda Watts
R and B Leader
See the local newspaper write up here
R & B Juniors have had an eventful few months. In the County rally they were the winners of the junior handicraft classes. They had a very enjoyable evening at the Young Mariners when 20 members (joined by 3 from N. Herts) went underground caving. There were a few tight squeezes for some members but a very different and enjoyable evening.
Half term 15 members (4 from N. Herts) traveled in a Freman College minibus up to Snowdon, N. Wales. Without too much trouble we found the Herts C.C. Snowdonia Centre, The Old Coach House. After spending the first evening eating fish and chips and taking a walk and paddle in the river in Beddgelent after a very hot journey.
Next morning after a wholesome breakfast we all put on our boots and off on our way. We started our climb and having gone only 50 yards, Janet not looking where she was going tripped over her own feet and took a tumble, good start. Fortunately no more hiccups and off we went. We climbed, and climbed and climbed, “the oldies keeping up the rear”. After 2 hrs we stopped for a break before continuing and reaching the top just 4 hours later. After many photo’s shoots at the top and lots of well earned refreshments we then began the descent this time via the Miners track. 3 members, Sam, James and Katy went via the Watkins Path, which fortunately led them back to The Coach House. The rest of us took a little longer, stopping on route to paddle in the lake. By 6pm we had returned safely, some a little bruised, some with sore feet, but everyone enjoying their adventure.
After a good nights sleep we returned back to Hertfordshire. Money raised has reached about £1300.00 and will be split between 5 charities - Herts Air Ambulance, Wood Greann Animal Shelter, Sue Ryder Care, Woodlands Residential Home and TRACKS (autism) A Great Adventrue for us all.
Linda Watts
R and B Leader
See the local newspaper write up here
Berkhamsted Club Re-opens after 10 years
Berkhamsted YFC has re-opened 10 years after it closed and are looking for members now! If you are int he Tring/Berkhamsted/Hemel or surrounding areas then click here for more details
Slaves Night Raises Thousands for Local Charities
On the 2nd of July the mighty slaves rolled into Sandridgebury and set the stage alight for the annual Slaves@Sandridgebury event.
A great time was had by all and nearly 500 people raised thousands of pounds for charity. County Chairman Jamie Burrows commented "It was great to see so many people there. It was for a great cause and at the end of the day even if you arent there for the charity then the Slaves are simply BRILLIANT!"
The Slaves will be back next year so watch this space!
A great time was had by all and nearly 500 people raised thousands of pounds for charity. County Chairman Jamie Burrows commented "It was great to see so many people there. It was for a great cause and at the end of the day even if you arent there for the charity then the Slaves are simply BRILLIANT!"
The Slaves will be back next year so watch this space!
Slaves 2010 tickets go on sale!!!!
The 2010 Sandridgebury Slaves night is happening on the 2nd of July and tickets have just gone on sale on the SandridgeburySlaves website - www.sandridgeburyslaves.weebly.com.
With the current financial climate we have frozen the ticket price for another year!!
Get yourself on the website and make sure that you reserve your tickets now!
With the current financial climate we have frozen the ticket price for another year!!
Get yourself on the website and make sure that you reserve your tickets now!
2010 Held Another Blinding Year for Herts YFC Rally
The 2010 Herts YFC Rally Competitions day was another rip roaring success. The weather held off and even poked through a bit of sun at one point! See the pictures here
30 Herts Members Attend the National Young Farmers AGM
The AGM is held every year in either Blackpool or Torquay and is one of the highlights of the YFC social calendar! Different dress themes every night and a plethora of live acts keep everyone entertained. Click here for more photos
2010 Herts YFC Stock Judging
The 2010 stockjudging was once again kindly hosted by Bridget Borlase. Members competed against each other to judge the best of each of the breeds whilst learning about stock judging from some of east anglias finest stock judges.
Herts YFC Swim to Victory!
In February 2010 5 members from St Albans Seniors participated in the Isabel Hospice 100 mile star swim. The aim being to swim a total of 100 miles, which is actually quite a long way - 6400 lengths, between all participants, and by doing so raise money in the form of sponsorship for the hospice. We had an hours slot to swim as far as we could and managed to swim a total of just over 5 miles fully kitted out in star costumes kindly made by Techno. The swimathon was a great success, the the 100 mile target was easily completed. It was a great way to support a brilliant local charity which does vital work within the community. A very enjoyable time was had by all and a well deserved pub lunch was our reward!
See more HERE
St Albans Seniors Disco 30th Jan 2010
After the rip roaring success of last years Post New Years Rave Disco St Albans are organising another disco - same location - Redbourn Village Hall - different theme - Farmyard Animals!
New Hertfordshire YFC Office!!!!!
Well aren’t we doing well, thanks to Howe Fencing and also our members, Techno, James Watts, Gerald, Chris Spackman and Peter Hooper who came along on 30/31st December and erected our new County Office in the form of a log cabin which has been funded by The Big Spend. The office is now fully open up and running. If you are passing then it would be great to see you.
Our Antipodean Travellers - Summer 2008
As many of our members know James and Tom (N. Herts YFC) are down under in New Zealand along with Jamie Camp (Rib Valley YFC). Well a little update on their happenings. THEY ARE ENJOYING THEMSELVES, they say they are working hard but who knows……. At the moment they have been combining oats and barley. James and Tom are living together in a house owned by a guy, Steve. Jamie is only a few miles away and he has gone out with AgriVenture.
Below is a photo of Tom, he looks really busy, and Tom has been able to take some time out and already done some travelling around the Island. The boys meet up all together some Wednesday evenings when all the Brits have a get together. Hopefully we shall see them back again, our membership and clubs need them, but who knows……. Sally, Laura and Pete are due to go and visit Tom shortly and hope they have a great time.
Below is a photo of Tom, he looks really busy, and Tom has been able to take some time out and already done some travelling around the Island. The boys meet up all together some Wednesday evenings when all the Brits have a get together. Hopefully we shall see them back again, our membership and clubs need them, but who knows……. Sally, Laura and Pete are due to go and visit Tom shortly and hope they have a great time.
Royston and Buntingford Countrysiders Camping Trip 2008
