Wiltshire Federation of
Young Farmers Clubs
YFC Office, Lackham College, Chippenham SN15 2NY
Phone 0795 795 1994 email:
National YFC website - www.nfyfc.org.uk
Website www.wiltshireyfc.co.uk
Newsletter : 31st May 2017
Forthcoming meetings:
Friday 2nd June - Junior Rounders 7pm in Lacock
Monday 5th June
7.30pm Staff Management meeting County office
8.00pm Finance & General Purposes meeting (all
Club and County committee Chairmen expected)
Sunday 11th June – Wiltshire YFC are hosting SWA
competitions day at Lackham – a few more stewards are required to assist with the stockjudging – any senior members, parents or associates welcome, please let me know.
Monday 12th June 7.30pm Seniors social rounders at
Lacock playing fields
The following competitions from the County Rally
now need to go through to the South West Area competitions day which Wiltshire YFC is hosting on Sunday 11th June at Lackham.
The top 2 winning teams from comps day will then go forward to represent the SWA YFC at the National Finals.
Please confirm if you are able to attend and compete on 11th June at Lackham:
Fence Erecting – Chippenham (NFYFC Final on sat 1st July in Stafford)
Efficiency with Safety – Purton & Cricklade (NFYFC final Sat 1st July in Stafford)
Cube Exhibit – Purton & Cricklade (NFYFC Final Sat 1st July in Stafford)
Senior Stockman of the Year – Judging and giving reasons on all 4 Beef, Dairy, sheep & Pigs plus an Animal Health & Husbandry questionnaire – Charlotte Taylor, Sophie Taylor, Ed Breach, Sam Maidment, Ollie Woods, Ellie Alvis, Katie Evans, Jo Gillingham, Sam Clarke, Margaret Maidment, Edd Leighfield, Lorna Smith, Joe Kidner, anyone who competed in the County stockjudging. Snr Stockman National finals on the 2nd & 3rd September (2 days
Junior Stockman of the Year - Judging and giving reasons on all 4 Beef, Dairy, sheep & Pigs plus an Animal Health & Husbandry multiple choice question paper- Lizzie Clarke, Louisa Brunt, Rob Gooding, Luke Fowle. Annabel Candy, Jasper Whitcombe, Alice Hues, Ed Sealy, John Pullin, Maisie Daniell, Holly Mercer, Georgia Glass, anyone who competed in the County stockjudging.
Jnr Stockman National finals on the 3rd September
Mens Tug of War – Devizes YFC
Ladies Tug of War – Devizes YFC
Juniors Tug of War – Malmesbury YFC
NFYFC Tug of War Finals on Saturday 5th August at Tenbury Show
Junior Rounders – team for 11th June will be decided on Friday 2nd June (National Final on Sun 2nd July Stafford)
Competitors directly through to National Finals
PLEASE CONFIRM WHETHER YOU ARE ABLE TO COMPETE AT THE FINALS:
Snr/Int/Jnr Cookery – Lorna Smith, Kathryn Hutchinson & Hannah Cox (Malmesbury) National Finals 23rd or 24th September at Malvern
Junior Floral Art – Isobel Wilson
Intermediate Floral Art – Lilly Oram
Senior Floral Art – Rosie Freeth
National Finals at Malvern show 23rd or 24th September
Senior Clay Pigeon Shooting – George Snook
National Finals on Sat 1st July at Stafford
Junior Clay Pigeon Shooting – Rob Gooding
National Finals on Sat 1st July in Stafford
WILTSHIRE’s EXCHANGEE
From Saturday 8th July to Saturday 15th July Wiltshire will be hosting a 22 yr old Norweigan female called Benedicte.
It is Salisbury YFC’s turn to host but they are low on numbers and may appreciate a little help from the rest of the County!
If anyone is able to offer accommodation or host on days out please contact County Office asap
Marshfield Village Day
19th August 2017
Tug of War team (s) sought for their village competition.
Please contact Barry Meade
AHDB’s Arable Monitor Farm Programme
Roger Wilson, our County President, is the new AHDB Monitor Farmer. AHDB will be having a series of meetings discussing arable issues over the next 3 years and would like to get some aspiring young arable farmers involved. You are invited to the launch meeting on the evening of Monday 26th June at Lower Odd Farm, Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
British Heart Foundation
Heart disease affects millions of people in the UK, including younger people, and most families will have been affected in some way. In addition to raising funds for our vital research we’re also passionate about training more people to deliver CPR and we would like to offer this FREE opportunity to YFC’s in Wiltshire.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jane Turner
Fundraising Manager - Wiltshire & Bath
British Heart Foundation DD: +447740095714 Mob: +447740095714
LAND BASED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR YFC MEMBERS
Learn more about land-based education this summer and join keynote speakers such as Adam Henson at the School Farms Network Education Alliance (SFNEA) conference.
This educational event, which is open to YFC members, is open from 30 June to 1 July and is being held at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester.
The aim of the conference is to highlight the value of land-based education through keynote presentations, breakout sessions and practitioner focused sharing and practical workshops.
The themes that will be covered are:
· School farms as sites for learning
· Agriculture, technology and enterprise
· Building student achievement, access and progression
· Building land-based careers and education pathways to university
There will be opportunities to listen and engage with experts, thought leaders and practitioners involved with farm schools, agriculture and higher education. Some of the keynote speakers include:
· Adam Henson, TV presenter and rare breeds farmer
· Professor Joanna Price, Vice-Chancellor of the Royal Agricultural University
· Dan Corlett, CEO of Farming and Countryside Education (FACE)
Find further information on the conference website and places can be booked here.
DO YOUR INTERNET SHOPPING via: www.easyfundraising.org. uk/causes/ wiltshireyfc
And raise money for Wiltshire YFC
DATES FOR WILTSHIRE YFC DIARY FOR 2017
Friday / 2 / June / Junior Rounders at Lacock 7pmMon / 5 / June / Staff M 7.30 F&GP 8
Sun / 11 / June / SWA comps day at Lackham
Sun / 11 / June / Open Farm Sunday
Mon / 12 / June / Senior rounders
Sat / 17 / June / Devizes Barn Beach Party
Sun / 25 / June / National Council
Sat / 1 / July / National Finals
Sun / 2 / July / National Finals
Mon / 3 / July / Executive 7.30
Fri - Mon / 18 - 21 / August / Junior SWA Activities weekend, Brecon
Sat/sun / 2 / September / Farm comps final w/e
Mon / 4 / September / Jnr Leaders meet 7.30
Mon / 11 / September / F&GP Cnty Office 7.30
Mon / 18 / September / Rally Meeting 7.30pm
Sat / 23 / September / Cookery Malvern
Sun / 24 / September / Floral Malvern
Mon / 25 / September / Cty AGM Lackham 7p
Rowdefield Training and Education
Rowdefield Farm, Rowde, Devizes SN10 2JE 01380 723703
www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk
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
-City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Sit in All Terrain Vehicle Handling
-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 – a leaflet is available with more detail for most courses and general information
For further details please contact: www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk 01380 723703
Greenway Training
LANTRA AwardsTelehandler Course19 &20June 2017 - Two day course £275 (+VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our integrated training and assessment courses will make sure that you usea telehandler with confidence and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements. Please note that discountsmay be applicable if you hold a course on your own site.
LANTRA Awards Rodent Control on Farms
12June 2017 & 4 September 2017 £135 (+VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our one day course in rodent control is for those wishing to purchaseand 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.
LANTRA AwardsTelehandler Refresher Course (for experienced operators)
1June 2017 £195 (+VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our integrated training and assessment courses will make sure that you usea telehandler with confidence and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements.
Trailer Training & Test
21-22June2017 & 3-4 July 2017 £465 (+VAT)
Our 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 theafternoon of the secondday the candidates will sit the full Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency B+E Test.
PA2 (a) BoomSprayerCourse (hydraulic nozzle)
30 June 2017 £230 (VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our one dayCity & GuildsBoom Sprayer (hydraulic nozzle) course is for anyone who uses vehicle mounted / trailer boom-spraying equipment (hydraulic nozzle) as part of their work
PA4 (s)Granular Applicators(slug pellets)
14 July 2017 £230 (VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our one dayCity & Guildscourse is suitable for those who intend to use mounted or trailed dispersal systems to distribute slug pellets, as well as those who havepreviouslyoperated under Grandfather Rights.
LANTRAChainsaw Cross Cutting & MaintenanceCourse
19 & 20 July2017 £275 (+VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our two-day LANTRA Awards training course will provide attendees with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that they are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines.
PA6 - Handheld Applicators
27 June 2017 £230 (+VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our one dayCity & Guildscourse 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.
PA1 - Safe Use of PesticidesCourse
26 June2017 £145 (+VAT)to include lunch &refreshments
Our one dayCity & GuildsCourse is for those employed within the agricultural, amenity or horticultural industries, and those responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides.
Greenway Training Centre, Thickthorn Farm, Lyneham,Wiltshire, SN15 4DY
To book please contact www.greenwaytraining.co.uk 07464 482862
New Zealand Dairy Careers, a pioneer of hands-on dairy education programmes in New Zealand.Our objective is to provide candidates with a one-year placement to encompass all facets of working on a New Zealand dairy farm. We assist students to gain industry-recognised qualifications and provide invaluable practical experience while they enjoy full pay rates. We thrive on preparing students for a successful career in dairy farming which, can be applied in their own country, NZ or anywhere else in the world.
We are always striving to provide the best experience and education package for our international students. This is achieved by bringing together top NZ farmers, modern training resources, together with reliable training agencies to form a structured vocational programme.
Applications are taken all year round with placements available throughout the year, which means we can provide the flexibility to work around exams or any other commitments your students may have. Once an application has been receivedand processed, a representative will contact the applicant by phone or Skype. If successful, a place will be offered on the programme which will be secured by a deposit while we make the necessary arrangements.We take the stress out of moving country by working with students to obtain a visa, and organise accommodation, education registration, and farm placements, as well as providing full pastoral care.This programme is supported by the New Zealand Immigration Service and includes a working holiday visa or a one-year work permit which is included in the fee.
The whole process usually takes around one month to complete.We do understand how exciting, but unsettling, moving country can be for our international students and offer the very best in pastoral care. Our solid reputation in the international farming industry has accumulated, not only from years of experience providing industry recognised qualifications and experience but also, our ability to maintain extremely high levels of pastoral care.
The literary component of learning is delivered via a classroom with the practical learning being delivered one full day a month, plus one evening a month (as well as on farm days). There will also be homework, regular meetings and forums with industry speakers. Our training reflects the seasonality of the industry which provides a continuous learning environment whereby new skills can be implemented and practiced on the farm straight away. The timing of the programme is tailored around each individual student's commitments and a Training and Development Manager is allocated to assist with goal setting and keeping on track. We have avast network of Industry experts at our disposal who can offer extra guidance, support, and motivation
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or to arrange a Skype call with our Candidate Manger, Wendy Hewitt. In the meantime, please click the links below to further information to see how we can assist your young farmers to broaden their horizons and excel in their dairy career.
Brochure: nzdairycareers.co.nz/Documents/onlinebrochure/index.html
Website:http://www.nzdairycareers.co.nz/index.html