YFC Office, Lackham College, Chippenham SN15 2NY

Wiltshire Federation of Young Farmers

Clubs YFC Office, Lackham College, Chippenham SN15 2NY Phone 0795 795 1994 email: [email protected] National YFC website - www.nfyfc.org.uk Charity Number 305607 Website www.wiltshireyfc.co.uk

Newsletter : 7th September 2017 ‘Farm safety is a lifestyle not a slogan’.

Overs 18’s. Photo ID required on entry. 16 & 17 yr old MEMBERS permitted with photo ID, YFC membership card, parental consent form and over 21 yr old supervisor. Tickets are available from Sam Maidment 07783298822 Lorna Smith 07552304268, Nicholas White 07715278043 & Henry Waight (Devizes YFC)

Wiltshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs would like to invite you to theirtheir 82nd Annual General Meeting to be held in the Lacock Suite at Lackham House, Lacock, near Chippenham. on Monday 25th September 2017 at 7.00pm prompt This is the last meeting for 2016/17 club executive reps and the first meeting for the new 2017/18 club executive reps,- each Club is entitled to SIX votes at the AGM,. Your vote is vital to YFC democracy – make sure it counts by attending and voting at the AGM.

AGENDA 1. Welcome. 2. To receive apologies for absence. 3. To confirm the Minutes of the 81st Annual General Meeting. 4. To consider any matters arising from the Minutes. 5. Appointment of Returning Officers and Tellers. 6. Presentation & Adoption of the Audited Accounts for 2016/2017 7. Presentation of The County Chairman’s Report – Mr James Hutchinson 8. Presentation of The County Office Report – Mrs Helen Darvill 9. Staff Management Committee Report - Mrs Sue Freeth 10. County Presidents Report – Mr Roger Wilson 11. National Report 12. Adoption of Annual Reports 13. Election of Officers 2017/2018 (please see page 2) 14. Resolutions (please see page 2) 15. Presentation of Awards 16. Any Other Business 17. Closure of Annual General Meeting 18. A short Special Executive Meeting (see page 3)

#NYFW17 PHOTO COMPETITION Supported by HOPS recruitment This National Young Farmers’ Week (#NYFW17) we are hosting a massive photo competition and we want all our YFCs to get involved. Judged by Chris Stark from BBC Radio 1 and NFYFC’s President Charlotte Smith, we are asking all our clubs to take a selfie in their club shirts that would encourage someone to join your club. The judges want to see just how amazing our clubs are and will choose a winner based on the YFC they would most want to join after seeing your photos. Thanks to HOPS Recruitment, the winners will win a digital camera, with video functionality, for their YFC to help them promote events even more! How to enter: Seven easy steps to taking part: 1. Get your YFC together and discuss how you can make your photo stand out. 2. Use props, costumes, scenery, a stunning background - whatever it takes to make your YFC look like an excit-ing club to join! 3. Sort out a selfie stick or ask one of your YFC members to take the photo of your YFC. 4. Post your finished photo on social media any day between 18-24 September. You must tag NFYFC and HOPS on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Please note HOPS aren’t on Instagram so just use #HopsRecruitment and tag NFYFC. 5. Use the hashtag #yfcforlife in your post and #NYFW17. 6. All the photos we collect will be sent to Chris Stark from BBC Radio 1 and NFYFC President Charlotte Smith who will judge the entries and choose a winner! 7. The winning club will receive a digital camera, courtesy of HOPS Recruitment.

Terms and conditions  Your entry must be from a YFC that is affiliated to NFYFC.  Your photo must conform with correct farm safety guidelines if it is taken on a farm.  All entries must be posted on social media and should tag NFYFC and where possible HOPS so we can see the entries. If your YFC is not on social media, please email [email protected] with your entry.

Farrington Gurney YFC present their ‘Black & White’ Fall Ball on Saturday 7th October at The Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN. 8pm – 2am. Dancing to Twisted Vinyl & DJ Olly. Black tie/Cocktail dresses. Tickets bought prior to 30th September, £18 YFC members, £20 Non-members. All tickets purchased after 30th September £22. Over 18 Non YFC -members welcome, Under 18’s must be paid up YFC member For ticket information contact Lucy Osborne on: [email protected]

DATES FOR WILTSHIRE YFC DIARY FOR 2017 Fri - Junior SWA Activities weekend, Mon 18 - 21 August Brecon Septemb Mon 4 er Jnr Leaders meet 7.30 Septemb Mon 11 er Rally Meeting 7.30pm Septemb Staff Man 7.30 & F&GP Cnty Mon 18 er Office 8pm Septemb Sat 23 er Cookery Malvern Septemb Sun 24 er Floral Malvern Septemb County AGM Lackham 7pm Mon 25 er prompt

Freedog Trampolining Swindon Tuesday 24th October 2017 Arrive at 6.30pm (finishes at 8pm) £10.00 each (includes socks) Download and complete your waiver form before arriving to save time - Go to www.freedog/swindon then at the bottom of the ‘pricing’ page you will find the waiver form for download. At Freedog Urban Activity Centre, Unit 30, Techno Trading Estate, Kembrey Park, Bramble Road, Swindon, SN2 8HB

Wiltshire College Lackham Open Event

Saturday 14th October 10am – 12noon Saturday 25th November 10am – 12noon

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Sheepdrove Organic Farm in Lambourn, would like to invite Wiltshire Young Farmers to visit their farm. If this is of interest to clubs please contact me to discuss a farm visit in more detail. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Victoria Hatton, Education and Conservation Officer Sheepdrove Organic Farm, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 7UU Telephone: 01488 674727 www.sheepdrove.com

Wiltshire YFC New Club Officers Training Day

All Club Chairmen, Vice Chairmen & Secretaries are requested to attend our Officers Training day on Sunday 30th October 2016 at the Bell in Yatton Keynell 10.00am until 3pm Will include Roast Sunday Lunch & refreshments. Leaders also invited to attend Safeguarding session from 10.30 – 12.30 It is a beneficial day and will assist you with a better understanding of what your role entails and how to do a fantastic job and get as much out of your post as possible. Please confirm attendance to Helen

UK Dairy Day UK Dairy Day is a dedicated annual one day event for the dairy industry held at the International Centre in Telford, Shropshire at a key time of the year when plans and decisions are being made for the winter. The 4th event will be held on Wednesday 13th September 2017 from 8.00am to 5.30pm focused on the theme of 'Sharing Knowledge'.

The event is free to attend, with no pre-registration required and car parking is free. The event features over 300 UK, European and International businesses located throughout the internal exhibition halls, concourse and external area. A ‘Sharing Knowledge’ zone will be located on the first floor with seminars throughout the day covering relevant topics along with table top displays to promote industry initiatives, training providers and charities. Externally there will be practical demonstrations on foot trimming, knife sharpening, dairy cow anatomy and other cow health related subjects. The event features a cattle show for dairy breeds and this year will host The National Ayrshire Show and The National Holstein Show. The 2017 event will feature:  Over 300 trade stands from UK & International businesses  Dairy cattle classes, including The National Holstein Show and The National Ayrshire Show  Sharing Knowledge Zone featuring seminars to educate, engage and inspire farmers  'Beneath the Black-and-White' calf painting demonstration by Scarsdale Vets  Practical foot trimming and knife sharpening demonstrations by Tim Carter and Team  New for 2017 Calf Rearing Zone, Making more from Milk Zone and NBDC Breed Village  UK Dairy Day App, FREE to download  New product competition and display area  Costa coffee, large catering area and bar  FREE car parking on site and in local multi-storey car parks

South West Area Train the Trainer Saturday 30th September (9:30am start) until 4.15pm on Sunday 1st October participants must be able to attend the full course. (Accommodation options are available for those who need to stay overnight on the Friday in order to make the 9am start). To be held in Devon FYFC Offices, Cheriton Bishop.

Wiltshire have 3 places available to them - includes the full training course, certification and a room with full board. Please let County Office know if you would like to attend. Booking form and further information available. To confirm places the booking form and pre-course questionnaire should be completed and sent in via County Office.

Booking conditions - In order to maximise your time and learning potential it is required all participates complete the course successfully and to the best of their abilities. Should any individual not complete the course successfully due to poor participation or non-completion of the pre-course questionnaire then they will be billed the full course of their attendance on the course. By attending this course you are accepting these conditions.

This is a highly regarded and well established course. TTT forms the backbone in learning needed to support members, associates and staff in the development of the organisation.

Specifically written and designed to meet the needs of the Federation of Young Farmers’ this course equips all who attend with the knowledge needed to plan, deliver and evaluate training; it also looks specifically at the planning and delivery of Club Officer Training and The Curve modules.

In addition to offering a bespoke learning opportunity this course is also accredited by The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) and as such all those who successfully complete the course will receive the internationally recognised certification ‘Certificate in Training and Development’ – a real addition to the CV of anyone interested in training and developing others within their job role.

Ideally for members who have previously held Club Officer positions. It’s developed for current members and associate members who are interested in developing and delivering YFC training following the course.

The TTT course will be conducted at a level 2 standard (GCSE Level) and will include a full weekend of training; all who apply for this course must be happy that they can work at this level and must be able to attend the full weekend.

YFC SKI 2018 Val D'Isere (France) 6th – 13th January 2018 From £429 per person Exclusive to YFC members, the basic trip £429pp includes: • 6/7 nights self catered accommodation • 6 day ski pass • Welcome party • Free comedy night • Free pool party • Closing party • YFC exclusive events • Daily après-ski entertainment • Packed night-life schedule • Free t-shirt • Discount wristband for bars and clubs Those little extras NFYFC knows that people like to do different things when on holiday so we have provided YFC members with the opportunity to tailor make their ski trip. So, you can choose: • Upgrade your accommodation* • Whether to go by coach, train, air or make your own way there* • Book ski lessons* • Rent equipment or bring your own* • Rent clothes such as ski jackets and trousers* • Upgrade your lift pass* • Wilderness party* • Take out an insurance policy with Endsleigh or find your own (all attendees are required to have appropriate travel insurance in place before travelling)* *please note these options have additional costs. For more information please visit the NUCO booking page. Rowdefield Training and Education Rowdefield Farm, Rowde, Devizes SN10 2JE 01380 723703 www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk [email protected] Rowdefield Training and Education provides a range of City and Guilds courses, and educational visits for schools and colleges. Our large purpose built meeting room is available for hire. -- City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Transport of Animals by Road (short journeys) Options: #Sheep #Cattle and Sheep Cattle #Pigs #Poultry #Horses #Game birds #Goats Dates: Assessment dates can be arranged by request City and Guilds Level 2 Award in or Sit astride All-Terrain Vehicle Handling Dates: Can be arranged on request, please contact us for further details Other Courses Available on Request- City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Agricultural Tractor Driving - City and Guilds Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels -City and Guilds Certificate of competence in the Safe Use of Plant Machinery -Car and Trailer Driving – Training -First Aid If you cannot see what you want please contact us – other courses can be arranged. Rowdefield Farm Room Hire - Our purpose-built training room is also available for meetings, conferences and private events. Charges: Daytime Bookings £20/ hour (+ VAT) or £100 /day Rowdefield Farm offers educational visits and talks to schools and colleges from a wide area, and children of many ages. ENQUIRIES Please email or call with any enquiries & to confirm course prices. For further details please contact: www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk 01380 723703 [email protected]

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Save the date 2018: Saturday 14th April 2018 for the 3 Counties Ball

Greenway Training

Greenway Training Centre, Thickthorn Farm, Lyneham, Wiltshire, SN15 4DY To book any of the courses below please contact www.greenwaytraining.co.uk [email protected] 07464 482862

LANTRA Chainsaw Cross Cutting & Maintenance Course 14-15 August 2017 & 23-24 October 2017 £275 (+VAT) inc lunch & refs two-day LANTRA Awards training course will provide attendees with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that they are confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines.

LANTRA Awards Rodent Control on Farms 4 September 2017 & 13 November 2017 £135 (+VAT) inc lunch & refs Our one day course in rodent control is for those wishing to purchase and use bait rodenticides to: prevent feed loss and contamination; prevent disease transmission; meet assurance standards; reduce animal feed consumption; prevent structural damage or avoid damage to growing crops.

PA1 - Safe Use of Pesticides Course 11 September 2017 £145 (+VAT) to include lunch & refreshments Our one day City & Guilds Course is for those employed within the agricultural, amenity or horticultural industries, and those responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides. PA6 - Handheld Applicators 12 September 2017 £230 (+VAT) to include lunch & refreshments Our one day City & Guilds course in handheld applicators is delivered by an experienced instructor who will help attendees develop their knowledge of health and safety requirements and further their continuous professional development.

LANTRA Awards Telehandler Refresher Course (for experienced operators) 22 September 2017 & 20 October 2017 £195 (+VAT) inc lunch & refs Our integrated training and assessment courses will make sure that you use a telehandler with confidence and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements.

FIRST AID FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS 28 September 2017 £80 (+VAT) to include lunch & refreshments One day course includes demonstrations and hands-on practical training, teaching candidates about the different first aid techniques. On completing the course each attendee will leave with a First Response three-year first aid qualification.

LANTRA Awards Abrasive Wheel Course 25 October 2017 £195 (+VAT) to include lunch & refreshments One day course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make sure that your abrasive wheel tools are being operated correctly and safely.

Trailer Training & Test 25-26 September 2017 & 30-31 October 2017 £465 (+VAT) Two-day intensive course caters for those who want to tow trailers or horseboxes for leisure or business purposes. The course is designed for two candidates who will be taught by a qualified instructor. On the afternoon of the second day the candidates will sit the full Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency B+E Test.

HOPS is the commercial trading arm of NFYFC, based at Stoneleigh Park. Although HOPS is totally autonomous from YFC on a day to day basis, the shares are held by the Trustees of the federation and the business is run by the HOPS board and management team reporting to the Trustees. The business was split from NFYFC in 2010 and has never looked back, having four divisions;  HOPS Labour – Supplying temporary seasonal labour into production horticulture and agriculture.  HOPS Recruitment – Agricultural and Horticultural Jobs, from Tractor drivers to Stockmen.  HOPS Executive – Executive agricultural and horticultural recruitment.  HOPS Education – Providing agricultural apprenticeships. HOPS is very proud of its association with the National Federation of Young Farmers, and is aiming at being an all encompassing career vehicle for the agri-business sector starting at seasonal (harvest) jobs for college students and agricultural apprenticeships, through to professional appointments at the highest level in the food industry.. Latest Jobs from HOPS Recruitment can be found here A date for your diaries:

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c o n c r WWW.REGONLINE.CO.UK/CLASWEVENTS where you can book your place online e t Visit to Compton Acres e Wednesday 20 September 2017: 11.00am – 12.30pm 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 7ES £18 y a Visit to Venn Farm Racing, Colin Tizzard r Tuesday 26 September 2017: 10.00am – 12.30pm Venn Farm, London Road, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5RA d Price: £24 (includes donation to the Injured Jockey’s Fund) r Tour of Hillersdon House e Monday 9 October 2017: 10.30am – 12.30pm n Hillersdon, Cullompton EX15 1LS Price: £24 inc VAT e ONE DAY ALL THIS WILL BE... WELL,WHOSE EXACTLY? w ALTERNATIVES TO CONVENTIONAL SUCCESSION PLANNING a Wednesday 18 October 2017: 4.00pm – 7.00pm followed by hot fork supper l The Barn at Berkeley, Berkeley Heath Farm House, Berkeley Heath, , Berkeley GL13 9EW Price: £30 inc VAT CLA members (additional family members FOC) non-members £50; Students & YFC members £5 r o IS YOUR FARM BUSINESS SURVIVAL KIT FIT FOR THE FUTURE? o Wednesday 25 October 2017: 4.00pm – 7.00pm followed by hot fork supper f The Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PT Price: £30 inc VAT CLA members (additional family members FOC) i non-members £50; Students & YFC members £5 n g TOUR OF THE COTSWOLD DISTILLERY Tuesday 31 October 2017: 11.00am – 12.30pm Price: £16 inc VAT o Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG f TOUR BMW PLANT OXFORD Thursday 2 November 2017: 9.15am – 11.45am Price: £21.50 inc VAT s Eastern Bypass Road, Oxford, Cowley, Oxfordshire OX4 6NL i l RURAL TAX: KNOW THE ABC Monday 6 November 2017: 4.00pm – 7.00pm followed by hot fork supper a Wessex Royale Hotel, Dorchester DT1 1UP g Price: £30 inc VAT CLA members (additional family members FOC); e non-members £50; Students & YFC members £5 c l RIPARIAN & FISHERIES LAW AND WATER POLLUTION a Thursday 16 November 2017: 9.30am – 1.00pm m Manor Farm, Frampton Court Estate, Frampton on Severn, Gloucester GL2 7EP p s

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