Wales Farmer 20 YFC JANUARY 2014 Talents take the stage


MEMBERS of Wales YFC let their talents shine at one of the movement’s


flagship events. The Wales YFC Eisteddfod


attracted competitorsfromall over Wales to Anglesey Pavilion, Anglesey,inNovember. During the daymembers com-


peted in avariety of competi- tions including singing, recita- tion and humorous items, as well as homework competitions that included literacy,prose and art. The overall winner was


Ceredigion YFC whotook home the coveted Mansel Charles Shield


with 46 points.


Meirionnyddweresecond with 40


points,pipping


Carmarthenshireon39points. Fiona Bridle,Wales YFC


Eisteddfod committee chairman, said thatthe eisteddfod had been very successful once again. She said: “Wesaw hundreds of members competing on aspecial, professional stage at Anglesey Pavilion. “The standardofcompeting is


Eisteddfod showcase — fromcerdd danttocomedy


rising every year,and the audi- ence enjoyedaspectacle of tradi- tional competitions such as the solos and recitation, as well as the light entertainment section, which arealwayspopular. “Asacommittee,we’dliketo


thank everyone whohelped us during the daywith the prepara- tions as well as with the organis- ing. We arevery fortunate to constantlyhavethe support of friends and past members of the organisation.” Winning the


eisteddfod chair with her short story ‘Teulu’ (Family) was MeganElenidLewis,ofTrisant YFC,Ceredigion. Megan is currentlyinher third


year at Aberystwyth University studying creative writing.


Winning the chair in Ynys


Môn wasparticularly special for Megan as her mumwon it in 1984, when the event wasalso held in Ynys Môn. The impressive chair was


made by Carwyn Edwardsand Aled Pennant. Jessica


Robinson, of prestigious


PembrokeshireYFC,won the Ardudwy Cup forbest soloist in the music section after spectacu- lar performances in the under 26 solo and song from amusical or film competitions. The Menter Iaith Sir Benfro Challenge Trophy, awarded to the best two-voice party waswon by the BroDdyfi,Montgomery and the choir competition was wonbyMeirionnyddYFC. Nest Jenkins,Ceredigion YFC


wasthe best individual in the recitation section, Rhosybol YFC,YnysMôn wonthe pop song competition and the Joy Cornock Cup formost promis- ing individual wasawarded to Heulen


Cynfal from


MeirionnyddYFC. Pembrokeshiretook home the


Dyffryn Nantlle Shield forcom- ing out on top in the cerdd dant section, and winning the DenbighshireFarmers Union of Wales trophyfor the homework section were Ceredigion YFC. The Elonwy Phillips Trophy


forthe highest-placed county in stage competitions wasalso won by Ceredigion. The winners all receivedindi-


vidual prizes which were funded by the Ynys Môn Federation.


TOP PRIZE: Megan Elenid Lewis, won the chair, 29 years after her mother had accomplished the same feat. PICTURE: JEuron Jones.


Results


Homework Section Short Story: 1, Megan Lewis, Ceredigion; 2, Henrietta Alexander, Maldwyn; 3, Sara Anest Jones, Meirionnydd. Poem: 1, Siwan Davies, Ceredigion; 2, Henrietta Alexander, Maldwyn; 3, Elain Rhys Jones, Ynys Môn. Tune Composition: 1, David Price, Brycheiniog. Club Project: 1, Catrin Eleri Own, Eryri; 2, Nia Medi Williams, Ynys Môn; 3, Catrin Davies, Meirionnydd. Portfolio: 1, Catherine Griffiths, Sir Gâr; 2, Eleri Roberts, Meirionnydd; 3, Rhys Morris, Maldwyn. Presentation: 1, Menna Issac, Sir Gâr; 2, Eleri Roberts, Meirionydd; 3, Rhys Morris, Maldwyn. Sentence: 1, Enfys Hatcher, Ceredigion; 2, Gwenno Lloyd Jones, Eryri; 3, Eloisa Isaac, Maldwyn.


Assembly hears voice of future


WALES YFC has ensured thatthe voice of the next generation is being heardatthe highest level. Ruralaffairs committee vice-chairman


Ceri Davies gave evidence at ameeting of the National Assembly forWales environ- ment and sustainability committee,along with Wales YFC rural development officer Sarah Price. Ceri gave practical examples to illustrate


the views of WalesYFCon sustainableland management. Agroup of YFC members worked together to compile the evidence beforehand to ensurethatthe opinions of the rural youth movement were put forward effectively. Ceri Davies said: “It is very reassuring


howconcerned the Assembly areofhaving ayoung voice to give their views on the environmental welfareofthe agricultural industry. “The importance of young people in the


industry wasalso stronglyechoed by both NFU Cymru and FUW.Wales YFC are extremelygrateful to have had the opportu- nity to be able to present our views on this significant topic.” Wales YFC’sresponse to the committee’s


inquiry discusses their vision forsustainable land management, howtoovercome any challenges thatmay stop the vision evolv- ing, and howthey believe they can maintain and attract newentrants into the land- based sector. The writtenreport is availableonthe


Wales YFC website www.yfc- wales.org.uk/rural-affairs.


Sketch Composition: 1, Mared Teleri Owen, Ynys Môn; 2, Sioned Owens, Maldwyn; 3, Naomi Nicholas, Sir Benfro. Photography: 1, Elen Williams, Sir Gâr; 2, Sara Tudor Jones, Ynys Môn; 3, Trystan Jones, Ceredigion. Limerick: 1, Aled Lloyd Jones, Eryri; 2, Ynyr Clwyd, Clwyd; 3, Mirain Fflur Edwards, Maldwyn. Art: 1, Ieuan Evans, Ynys Môn; 2, Ella Evans, Ceredigion; 3, Mari Wyn Lloyd, Meirionnydd. Stage competitions Solo 16 or under: 1, Heledd Haf Williams, Meirionnydd; 2, Lowri Elen Jones, Ceredigion; 3, Lois Glain Postle, Ynys Môn. Recitation 21 or under: 1, Nest Jenkins, Ceredigion; 2, Tomos Salmon, Sir Benfro; 3, Hanna Owen Dobson. Insrumental Solo 26 or under: 1,


Fleur Snow, Ceredigion; 2, Ifan Gwynedd, Sir Gâr; 3, Iestyn James Russel Tyne, Eryri. Folk Song Solo 26 or under: 1, Enfys Hatcher, Ceredigion; 2, Mali Williams, Clwyd.


Recitation 16 or under: 1, Mared Jones, Meirionnydd; 2, Nia Lloyd, Sir Benfro; 3, Gwennan Campbell, Sir Gâr. Solo 26 or under: 1, Jessica Robinson, Sir Benfro; 2, Heulen Cynfal, Meirionnydd; 3, Ffion Jones, Sir Gâr. Humorous Dialogue on the spot 26 or under: 1, Ynyr James and Ifan Phillips, Sir Gâr. Solo 21 or under: 1, Esyllt Thomas, Sir Benfro.


Recitation 26 or under: 1, Heulen Cynfal, Meirionnydd; 2, Enfys Hatcher, Ceredigion. Mime to Music 26 or under: 1, Sir


Benfro; 2, Ceredigion; 3, Maldwyn. Cerdd Dant 26 or under: 1, Esyllt, Ffion aMarged, Sir Benfro; 2, Gwen, Elen a Sian, Maldwyn; 3, Alaw aLea, Eryri. Recitation Party 26 or under: 1, Sir Gâr; 2, Eryri; 3, Clwyd. Pop or Rock Song: 1, Rhosybol, Ynys Môn; 2, Lois Angharad Evans, Meirionnydd; 3, Siwan, Sara, Deiniol, Alisa and Catrin, Ceredigion. Vocal Ensemble 26 or under: 1, Bro Ddyfi, Maldwyn; 2, Llanrwst, Eryri; 3, Cwmirmynach, Meirionnydd. Sketch 26 or under: 1, Clwyd; 2, Ceredigion; 3, Sir Gâr. Hymn Singing 26 or under: 1, Steffan Prys Roberts, Meirionnydd; 2, Ffion Jones, Sir Gâr; 3, David Price, Brycheiniog. Humorous Recitation 26 or under: 1, Gruffydd Evans, Clwyd; 2, Rhys Griffiths, Ceredigion; 3, Sian Pierce Roberts Ynys


Môn.


Musical or Film Solo 26 or under: 1, Jess Robinson, Sir Benfro; 2, Steffan Prys Roberts, Meirionnydd; 3, Sion Eilir Roberts, Clwyd. Playlet 26 or under: 1, Elen aGwenyth, Ceredigion; 2, Carwyn aGwion, Ynys Môn; 3, Rhian, Sioned and Ifor, Sir Gâr. Two or Three Voice Party 26 or under: 1, Bro Ddyfi, Maldwyn; 2, Llanrwst, Eryri; 3, Cwmtirmynach, Meirionnydd. Duet 26 or under: 1, Ceridwen and Llywela, Uwchaled, Clwyd; 2, Alaw and Lea, Rhiw, Eryri; 3, Ynyr and Guto, Llangefni, Ynys Môn. Humorous Duet 26 or under: 1, Deian and Endaf, Sir Gâr; 2, Rhydian and Ilan, Maldwyn; 3, Dion and Llyr, Ceredigion. Mixed Choir 26 or under: 1, Meirionydd; 2, Eryri; 3, Ynys Mon.


Business award gets bank backing


WALES YFC has launched a newaward to support rural busi- nesses and young entrepreneurs. The Wales YFC and NatWest Business of the Year Awardis open to Wales YFC members under 30 years old with an exist- ing business. The first prizewinner will


receive £1,000 and therewill be tworunners-up. As well as the financial prize,


MAKING ADIFFERENCE: Gethin Jones is presented with the cheque from judges Elin Havard, Wales YFC junior member of the year, Iwan Thomas, Wales YFC rural affairs chairman, and Alun Davies, of Natural Resources Wales.


Community spirit reaps reward


THE community spirit of youngsters in Llandefalle,Brecknock, has been reward- ed with atop award. Llandefalle YFC arethe winners of


Wales YFC En-Pact Challenge,support- ed by Natural Resources Wales. The En-Pact Challenge rewards mem-


bers fortheir efforts to enhance local environments


and communities.


Llandefalle’swinning project, entitled ‘Llandefalle Hedge Their Bets’ aimed to reintroduce the traditional craft of hedge


laying into their club by training mem- bers,inthe hope thatitwill aid family farms in becoming moresustainableand also to help preservethe skill forfuture generations. Llandefalle member Gethin Jones


impressed the panel of judges with his passionate exhibition of the work during the RoyalWelsh Winter Fair. Wales YFC rural affairs chairman


Iwan Thomas said: “The awards area greatway of getting members to work


together and learn newskills. “They also ultimatelybenefit the wider


Welsh environment and rural community. Manyofour clubs across Wales get involved in community and environmen- tal projects on aregular basis –volun- teering skills and labour.The En-pact Challenge helps these clubs gain recogni- tion forall their hardwork.” Tworunners-up receivedacheque for


£250; Eglwyswrw YFC,Pembrokeshire and Trecastle YFC,also from Brecknock.


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the winner will also have the opportunity to promote their business with astand at aWales YFC event. Therewill also be the unique opportunity forthe winner to meet aNatWest consultant for free business advice. The application windowis


open until March 31st. Members with an interest in


the awardshould contact the Wales YFC Centrefor an appli- cation


form,email


sarah.price@yfc-wales.org.uk or ring 01982 553502.


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