Somerset YFC

COUNTY & CLUB IMPORTANT NEWS, DATES AND DEADLINES

Please note the deadlines in your diaries (any changes will be notified via the update and amended on the calendar on the Somerset YFC website)

MIXED HOCKEY (14-17) - CANCELLED

This competition has been cancelled due to lack of entries.

MIXED VOLLEYBALL (18-26)

This competition is being held at Bridgwater College from 7.30pm on Wednesday 18^th January. For competition rules click HERE .

FRESHSTART ACADEMY FOR SOMERSET

The Fresh Start Academy for Somerset will be launched on Thursday 19^th January 2012 at County Offices, Westonzoyland at 7.00pm. Please come along to this very informative event. Aimed at young farmers and new entrants into farming and related industries providing them with knowledge and skills to commence new businesses and grow existing ones. Hot food and drink will be provided. Guest speakers are attending the evening and include James Chapman an ex National Chairman for YFC, David Cotton an ex Somerset YFC County Chairman and Chairman of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers and also Jonathan Stanley a successful Fresh Start Graduate. For more information and to read full details please click HERE .

MOTIONS FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012

Just a reminder that any Motions for the Annual General Meeting 2012  should be sent to Diane Calvert, Chief Executive Officer, YFC Centre Stoneleigh by no later than 12 noon on Thursday 16^th February 2012.

***2012 SEVERN GROUP RALLY INFORMATION***

***The Calf Show Entry Form – Schedule of Classes is now available on the Somerset website. To download click HERE ***

***The Auction of Promises is being held on Saturday 25^th February at Claverham Village Hall 7.00pm £5 per ticket to include ploughmans supper. A list of the promises so far can be found on the website please click HERE  for details. For more information and to buy tickets please contact Kate on 07717 235573***

***The brave members of Seven Group posed for their fundraising naked calendar and there are still some available. They can be bought on the Somerset YFC website or contact County office for more information. To support the rally and brighten up your wall please click HERE ***

***The Handicraft Schedule for the MOOLYMPICS Rally of 2012 hosted by Severn Group is can be viewed electronically via the weekly update by clicking HERE  and on the SFYFC website!  (Please note that Clubs will not be sent a hardcopy of the Handicraft Schedule unless requested).   If anyone has any difficulties accessing the document or printing the document out please do not hesitate to contact either This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   and we will ensure to send a hardcopy of the document out.   
 The Schedule that has currently been released is the FINAL DRAFT and members now have the opportunity to look through the Schedule in detail and start planning their entries in order to win points for their CLUB***

TELESALES  OPPORTUNITIES WITH DAIRY DAUGHTERS

Dairy Daughters, a distributor for World Wide Sires, USA, is expanding its telesales team in Taunton to meet the growing needs of customers and market demand for World class genetics at no nonsense affordable prices.  Dairy Daughters, part of the Cogent group, specialize in the supply of Holstein and Beef semen to UK Dairy Farmers.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic with preferred previous experience in a sales environment. The applicant needs to be computer literate, possess good organisational skills and have an interest in Dairy Farming. If you are looking for a new and interesting challenge and the opportunity to work with the most exciting and innovative company in the industry, please forward your cv to:  Alison Lovell, Sales Manager, Dairy Daughters, 1 Scott House, Cook Way, Taunton, TA2 6BG or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Closing date for applications is 31^st January 2012.

REQUEST FOR YFC STEWARDS – ANNUAL CONVENTION  27 – 30 APRIL 2012

The Annual Convention 2012, Torquay is soon approaching and NFYFC are looking for volunteers to help steward throughout the convention weekend. If you are able to help out, please could you complete and return the form that can be found HERE  to, 10^th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, CV8 2LG or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or fax: 02476 857229 no later than Friday 27 January 2012 (extended). Your support will be very much appreciated.

MACHINERY SHOW – BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND

The Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Show is on at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 1^st February and features seminars, tradestands, machinery demonstrations and the South West Mechanic of the Year. It is free entry so please go along and support the event.

Somerset FYFC will have a presence at the Machinery Show. We are using this opportunity to promote Somerset YFC and hopefully recruit new members. If you can spare an hour or two we would be very grateful, please let County Office know on 01278 691711 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you are able to come along and volunteer your services.

DAIRY COW LAMENESS EVENING

Wellington & Taunton YFC are hosing an evening with Steve Paul, local foot trimmer, which will include a practical session and is being held on Thursday 2^nd February at Quantock Farm from 7.30pm. For more information contact Tom Bell on 07772 854722.

FARM FIRE SAFETY TALK

Wellington & Taunton YFC are hosting the farm fire safety talk on 9^th February at the White Horse, Bradford on Tone at 8pm. All clubs are invited to attend. It will be a very informative and interesting talk so they would welcome as many attendees as possible. For more information contact Tom Bell on 07772 854722.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD AWARD FOR GEORGE STANFORD – WESTON & BANWELL YFC

George Stanford from Weston & Banwell YFC has successfully completed his Gold award for the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme and travelled to St James’s Palace to collect his award. For more information on George’s success please click HERE  to read the full report via the website.

MENS 7-A-SIDE RUGBY FINALS

This competition will now be held at Yeovil Recreation Centre, Yeovil Athletics Arena, Turners Barn Lane, Yew Tree Park, Yeovil (please take a note of the new venue) on Sunday 29^th January from 11.00am. For competition rules click HERE . Deadline for entries is Friday 13^th January 2012.

11-A-SIDE HOCKEY

This competition is being held at King Alfred School, Highbridge on Sunday 5^th February from 11.00am. For competition rules click HERE . Deadline for entries is Friday 27^th January 2012.

JUNIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR (UNDER 17) & SENIOR AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR (18-26)

This competition is being held at the Playhouse Theatre in Weston-super-Mare on Sunday 19^th February at a time to be confirmed. For updated competition rules click HERE . Deadline for entries is Friday 20^th January 2012.

NATIONAL AGM

Reminder letters will shortly be sent out to those on the list wishing to attend the National AG. If you still require a place please ensure that the form and payment is returned by the deadline for payment on 27^th January 2012 so that if places are not paid for the people on the reserve list will get a chance to book a place. If you no longer wish to attend please let County office know as soon as possible so the place can be allocated to those on the waiting list.

PANTOMIME

Will all clubs/groups that have entered please ensure that a list of cast members, title of pantomime, script and risk assessment are at County Office NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 3^rd FEBRUARY 2012. A booking form is now available on the Somerset YFC website. To download please click HERE  and return to Somerset YFC County Office with payment before 17^th February 2012.  

SOUTH WEST AREA WEEKEND

The South West Area weekend is being held at the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare on 9^th-11^th March 2012. A booking form and programme can be found HERE . Rules and Intention to Enter forms will be sent to club Secretaries and Chairmen and also available on the Somerset YFC website when they have been finalised. Please complete the Intention to Enter form and return to County office no later than Wednesday 1^st February.

Anyone wanting to attend this weekend must be a paid up member of a club by Friday 27^th January 2012 and membership numbers provided on the form or tickets will not be issued. Deadline for ticket payment is February 3^rd 2012.

Booking forms have already been received from some counties so please be aware of the deadlines and submit forms as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as after the deadline tickets will be allocated to counties that are already oversubscribed.

CLUB TALKS

Alan Lyons has advised that he is available to come along to clubs and talk about the Royal Bath & West Show. This is an ideal opportunity for the Somerset YFC President to come to your club and give you some valuable insights. You can contact Alan on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

CLUB NEWS & FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

EXMOOR YFC DISCO

Exmoor YFC are holding an Army themed disco in aid of Help for Heroes on Friday 13^th January 2012 at North Molton Sports Hall from 9pm to 1am. Tickets £5 if fancy dress £7 if not.

CHEW VALLEY YFC SNOWBALL

Chew Valley YFC are holding their Snowball at the Webbington Hotel, Axbridge in Saturday 21^st January 2012. For more information click HERE . To book your place please complete the booking form HERE . Please note that the tickets should be requested from the address on the form and are NOT available from County Office. Over 18’s ONLY.

SEDGEMOOR GROUP PANTOMIME ROUNDS

Sedgemoor Group are holding their pantomime competition on Saturday 4^th February at Bridgwater Town Hall. More details to follow.

WEST GROUP PANTOMIME & MEMBER OF THE YEAR ROUNDS

West Group are holding their pantomime competition and Junior & Senior Member of the Year rounds at Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe on Saturday 4^th February. More details to follow.

Don't forget to have a look at the attachments - there is always plenty going on to read about!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR THE WEEKEND & COMING WEEK:

* Friday 13^th January - Exmoor YFC Army Disco at North Molton Sports Hall 9pm-1am

* Wednesday 18^th January – Mixed Volleyball (18-26) at Bridgwater College 7.30pm