Wales Farmer March 2013


Drama played outon stage


YOUNG farmers from all over Wales are gearing up for abusy month, with some of the most presti- gious competitions to be


decided. This year’sWales YFC Entertainment Feast is being held at the Swansea Grand Theatreand will featurethe finals of the Welsh and English drama competitions. Clubs will have alreadybattled


through their county rounds to qualify forthe prestigious event, which takes place on Saturday and SundayMarch 2nd and 3rd. “The drama competition is a fantastic opportunity forour members,” said Aled Johnson, Wales YFC’sactivities and inter- national sub-committee chair- man.


“Not onlydoes it bring mem-


bers on aclub leveltogether, wherethey will work as ateam to produce the best performance possible,but it will enhance their skills further,this is amajor part of the YFC competitions pro- gramme. “Weare pleased to be giving the members the opportunity to


performonaprofessional stage likeThe Grand Theatrein Swansea whereweare confident it will be afantastic spectacle for all to watch. “Hopefullyeveryone whowill


come and watch these perform- ances will walk away with memo- ries and extended enthusiasm for the members and clubs whohave worked so hardtoget to this very high level.” Then, on March 23rd, the toughest talkers in Wales will convergeinBuilth Wells forthe English and Welsh public speak- ing finals. Hundreds of members of all


ages –from14and under to 26 – will compete in competitions such as junior reading and senior after-dinner speaking forthe chance to be crowned Welsh champions and go on to repre- sent Wales in the national finals in October. Tickets forthe Entertainment


Feast arenow on sale from the Swansea Grand boxoffice on 01792 475715 or www.swansea grand.co.uk. Formoreinformation about


the event, go to www.yfc- wales.org.uk.


£100,000 YFC funding boost


WALES YFC has receivedawel- come boost of morethan £100,000 of Welsh government funding. Wales YFC has been awarded £116,000 in the annual grant set- tlements fornational voluntary youth organisations in Wales to help increase the extent and quality of informal learning opportunities foryoung people aged 11 –25. Announcing the awardofthe


grant, deputy minister forskills, Jeff Cuthbert said: “It is impor- tant thatyoung people have the opportunity to engage in experi- ences and activities which enable them to grow and develop new


skills in asupportive environ- ment.


“This is whyweare commit-


ting £680,000 to National Voluntary Youth Organisations, whoweknowcan makeareal difference to the livesofyoung people.


“These organisations areoften


targeting young people whohave become disengaged and aregiv- ing them invaluablesupport and training which will put them in good stead forthe future.” Wales YFC receivedthe


largest sum of money in the annual settlements,which were awarded to nine youth organisa- tions in Wales.


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LET YFC ENTERTAIN YOU: Builth Wells YFC, winners of the pantomime competition at last year’s Wales YFC entertainment feast.


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