2017
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and then amount £1,2,3,4,5
or £10
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2016
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
2015
2014
2013
Young Farmers Launch Campaign to Save Lives on Rural Roads
A new campaign to reduce the number of young driver deaths on rural roads has been launched today, during Road Safety Week, by National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), supported by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual.
The Drive it Home campaign was launched at the ProDrive Centre in Kenilworth, where young racing drivers from Drive Doctors will take young farmers out on a wet grip activity to give them a greater understanding of the risks of driving on challenging road surfaces such as mud, snow and ice and how to reduce these risks.
Statistics show that rural young drivers are 37% more likely to be involved in a collision on a rural road than those who live in an urban area (Road Safety Analysis 2012). In the last two weeks, two of the Federation’s members were killed in a rural road traffic incident.
The majority of NFYFC’s 24,000 members live and work in rural communities putting them in a high risk category for incidents on rural roads. The lack of public transport links in many of these areas mean many NFYFC members have little option but to start driving young.
The campaign is being supported by insurer NFU Mutual to create hundreds of rural driving ambassadors
who can speak to young people in their own language and inspire a generation of drivers about the inherent risks and responsible driving skills needed on rural roads.
Read more about this campaign HERE
The Drive it Home campaign was launched at the ProDrive Centre in Kenilworth, where young racing drivers from Drive Doctors will take young farmers out on a wet grip activity to give them a greater understanding of the risks of driving on challenging road surfaces such as mud, snow and ice and how to reduce these risks.
Statistics show that rural young drivers are 37% more likely to be involved in a collision on a rural road than those who live in an urban area (Road Safety Analysis 2012). In the last two weeks, two of the Federation’s members were killed in a rural road traffic incident.
The majority of NFYFC’s 24,000 members live and work in rural communities putting them in a high risk category for incidents on rural roads. The lack of public transport links in many of these areas mean many NFYFC members have little option but to start driving young.
The campaign is being supported by insurer NFU Mutual to create hundreds of rural driving ambassadors
who can speak to young people in their own language and inspire a generation of drivers about the inherent risks and responsible driving skills needed on rural roads.
Read more about this campaign HERE
2012
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
Herts YFC Ball 2012!
This years Herts YFC ball will be held on the 16th November at The Woolams Playing Field Facility. They have a brilliant space for us and we will be raising money for the county funds so that we can continue to push Herts YFC forward.
Tickets are just £35 and feature a 4 course meal and entertainment after the meal. Doors 7.15. See the poster below for more details and if you can print out this poster and put it up locally to get more people there then that would be amazing!
Click here to download the poster!
Tickets are just £35 and feature a 4 course meal and entertainment after the meal. Doors 7.15. See the poster below for more details and if you can print out this poster and put it up locally to get more people there then that would be amazing!
Click here to download the poster!
Herts Member Represents NFYFC
In 2012 one Hertfordshire member (James Williams "Techno") became National Chairman Of Council for the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs. This was the first time that Hertfordshire had ever had a National Chairman and we were all so proud of his achievement. See what James got up to in his year by watching the video below.
Herts Young Farmers Rally Competition Day 2013
Lots of fun was had at our rally day 2013 at Oaklands College.
2011
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 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
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
Slaves Night Raises Thousands for Local Charities
On the 2nd of July 2010 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!"
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!"
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
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.
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
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.
2009
Royston and Buntingford News
Royston & Buntingford Young Countrysider’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 North 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 North 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
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.
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
A Massive Thanks!
We would like to thank the Hertfordshire Community Foundation for granting us funding 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
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