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)

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

A copy of the February newsletter is available on the website. To view please click HERE.

FRESH START ACADEMY VISIT TO BARLEYMOW’S FARM SHOP & RESTAURANT

Somerset Fresh Start Academy are holding their first event on Thursday 9^th February at 7pm. Further details can be found HERE. For a full programme of all the events planned please click HERE.

Please come along and support these events as they are planned with you in mind and cover a wide range of topics to interest everyone.

BATH AND WEST NEXT GENERATION GROUP

The Bath & West Next Generation Group would like to invite all members to a farm Visit at Westcombe Dairy on Saturday 11^th February. For more information please click on the poster HERE.

SOUTH WEST AREA HOTELS AVAILABLE

If anyone is looking for places to stay at South West Area weekend in Weston-super-Mare please contact County office on 01278 691711 as we have been notified of come counties that have spaces available.

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.

SOMERSET YFC VALENTINES DISCO

The Valentines disco is being held on Saturday 11^th February 9.00pm-1.00am at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster. Entry £5.00. No entry after 11.00pm. ROAR. Hope to see you all there – it’s a leap year after all so romance could be in the air. For more information please contact Joy Davenport on 07976092230.

TEN PIN BOWLING & POOL COMPETITIONS

Somerset FYFC will be holding competitions for the ten pin bowling and pool at Hollywood Bowl, Taunton from 7.00pm on Wednesday 29^th February. Rules of entry can be found HERE. Due to time restrictions at SWA weekend in March competitors will not be able to compete in both the ten pin bowling and pool teams. Deadline for entries is Wednesday 22^nd February 2012.

***SOUTH WEST AREA WEEKEND – DEADLINE 3^RD FEBRUARY***

Friday February 3^rd is the deadline for South West Area Weekend ticket payments. All unallocated tickets will be offered to those counties who are oversubscribed. Please return your forms by the deadline to avoid disappointment!

A booking form and programme can be found HERE. Rules will be sent to club Secretaries and Chairmen and also available on the Somerset YFC website HERE.

Deadline for ticket payment is February 3^rd 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 NEW 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 Severn 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 Final Copy of the Handicraft Schedule for the MOOLYMPICS Rally of 2012 hosted by Severn Group can be found HERE. If you have trouble viewing the Schedule 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 ***

***For Main Events Schedule and Entry Forms click HERE***

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY 16^TH MARCH 2012 – LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCETPED – PLEASE FORWARD ENTRIES TO COUNTY OFFICE BY THIS DATE

THREE COUNTIES BALL

The annual 3 counties ball is being held on Friday 20^th April 2012 at Syndicate in Bristol. More information and booking forms please click HERE.

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

Once we have a list of competitors we will contact those concerned with a time for their interviews etc. Please be aware these may change on the day if there are any unforeseen circumstances that arise. Please ensure you have a copy of the rules which can be found HERE. 

NATIONAL AGM

Letters have now gone out to those on the reserve list and the payment Deadline is 17^th February. There are still a few places left so please contact County office as soon as possible so see if a place can be allocated for you.

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.   

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.

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

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.

CLUB NEWS & FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

SEDGEMOOR GROUP PANTOMIME ROUNDS

Sedgemoor Group are holding their pantomime competition on Saturday 4^th February at Bridgwater Town Hall. Tickets are £5 for Over 16’s and £3.50 for Under 16’s. Tickets are being sold on the door. The first performance is at £6.30pm and doors open at 5.30pm. Hope to see you all there.

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. Doors open at 5.00pm with performance starting at 6.00pm. Tickets are £5.00 per adult, Under 12’s are free. Member of the Year competitions are being held 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Hope to see you all there.

WELLS & GLASTONBURY YFC PUB QUIZ

Wells & Glastonbury are having a pub quiz at the Quarry Inn, Keinton Mandeville on Saturday 11^th February at 7.30pm. For more information please contact Caroline Board on 07791 161917.

WESTON & BANWELL YFC DINNER AND DANCE

Weston & Banwell YFC are hosting their Dinner & Dance at the Batch Country Hotel on Friday 16^th March at 7.30pm for a sit down meal at 8.00pm. Dress code is smart evening wear (no jeans). Tickets are £27 per person which includes a 3 course meal (it is not a set menu) and entertainment for the night will be provided by local band Lipinski. For more information/menu options and tickets please contact Jenn Hucker This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 07817 080541.

BRIDGWATER YFC 78^th ANNUAL DINNER & DANCE

Bridgwater YFC’s 78^th Annual Dinner & Dance is taking place on Saturday 24^th March 7.00pm at Bridgwater Sports & Social Club. For more information please contact Kate on 07886 495278.

CREWKERNE YFC DISCO

Crewkerne YFC are holding an “April Fools & Horses” disco at Clapton Village Hall on Friday March 30^th. Flyer can be found HERE

WELLS & GLASTONBURY YFC EASTER BINGO

Wells & Glastonbury YFC have organised Easter bingo at West Pennard Village Hall on Saturday 31^st March at 7.00pm. for more information please contact Caroline Board on 07791 161917.

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:

* Saturday 4^th -  Sedgemoor Group Pantomime Rounds at Bridgwater Town Hall

* Saturday 5^th – West Group Pantomime and Member of the Year rounds at Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe

* Thursday 9^th – Farm Fire Safety Talk at the White Horse, Bradford on Tone