A big week for YFC (From Gazette & Herald)

A big week for YFC

LAST week saw Philip Mosley, Elizabeth Johnson and Rachel Wilson from the Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs transporting a giant Yorkshire pudding around the district.

It was great to see that the new president of the Yorkshire show, R E Howard-Vyse, made an appearance and followed the pudding on its journey into Pickering, to give his support to the YF movement in Ryedale, and helped in the clubs' efforts to raise awareness of the organisation and attract new members. On behalf of the Ryedale district, thanks to Mr Howard-Vyse for giving up his very valuable time.

Did you see the Yorkshire pudding? If not, come along to one of the clubs' meetings to see what the club has to offer. There's no obligation to join, if you're aged 10-26 and enjoy any aspect of the countryside, come along and meet the very friendly members. All meetings commence at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Amotherby - meets Monday evenings in Hovingham village hall. The secretary is Andy Wilson (07711) 610765; his brother Bruce is chairman (07801) 565569.

Snainton - Monday evenings in Snainton village hall. Secretary Gina Proctor (07967) 000428, Craig Avison (07977) 208205 chairman.

Helmsley - Tuesday evenings in the school rooms, Helmsley. Secretary Janet Flintoft (07812) 356853, Ian 'Nuffy' Teasdale chairman.

Rillington - Tuesday evenings in Rillington church rooms. Chairman John Douglas (07796) 541632.

Kirkbymoorside - Wednesday evenings in Church House, Market Place, Kirkbymoorside. Secretary Rachael Scaling (07867) 937881, Stephen Eddon (07979) 984796 chairman.

Public speaking

The annual public speaking competition was held at Askham Bryan agricultural centre in Pickering on the evening of October 30. It was well attended with all clubs entering teams in each category.

Well done to all those who took part, especially if it was your first time. It's not an easy task to stand up in front of fellow members and talk. With many thanks to the master judges for their time and also to the stewards. Results follow (listed in order of placing).

Juniors - chairman: Laura Witty, Rillington; Sally Turnbull, Kirkbymoorside; Robbie Flintoft, Helmsley. Five-minute speaker: Joe Tyson, Snainton; Daniel Maw, Rillington; Sophie Monkman, Amotherby. Vote of thanks: Rosie Megginson, Rillington; Peter Rooke, Helmsley; Paul Strickland, Kirkbymoorside.

Intermediate brainstrust - Helmsley A, chairman Jenny Flintoft, panel Richard Bell, Barry Wheldon, David Teasdale; Rillington, chairman John Douglas, panel Karl Moorland, James Kilby, William Douglas; Kirkbymoorside, chairman David Simpson, panel Sally Turnbull, Paul Simpson, Richard Dixson.

Senior debating - proposer: Sarah Waterworth, Rillington; Ian 'Nuffy' Teasdale, Helmsley; Rachel Bramley, Amotherby. Second proposer: David Bates, Helmsley; Laura Fargher, Amotherby; Ben Morley, Snainton. Chairman: Stuart Maw, Rillington; Andrew Wilson, Amotherby; Richard Fairburn, Helmsley. Opposer: Richard Bell, Helmsley; Rachel Prest, Rillington; Bruce Wilson, Amotherby. Second opposer: Simon Pearson, Amotherby; David Teasdale, Helmsley; Mark Tyson, Snainton. Individual ten-minute speeches: Victoria Coupe, Amotherby; Richard Bell, Helmsley; Ian 'Nuffy' Teasdale, Helmsley.

Overall results: Helmsley, Rillington, Amotherby.

Judges: junior Mavis Davison and Duncan Cussons; intermediate Graham Bulmer and Anthony Scaling; senior James and Wendy Young; ten-minute speeches, Rob Harrison. Stewards: John Simpson, Rosie Harrison-Bradley, Jean Barnett, John Simpson.

Updated: 10:18 Wednesday, November 05, 2003