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Cumbria YFC writes:
More than 50 young farmers gathered in Penrith at the weekend to take part in the YFC Stockman and Young Stockjudge of the Year competition.
YFC members judged dairy cows, butchers cattle and butchers lambs, placing them and giving reasons to the master judges.
All of the 54 competitors completed an animal health questionnaire, while Cumbrian Young Farmers received a masterclass on what to look for in pork and bacon pigs.
Grayrigg Young Farmers Club member Michael Packham was awarded with the Cumbria YFC Stockman of the Year title.
Matthew Jenkinson of Pennine YFC won the Young Stockjudge of the year category.
The Northern Area round of this competition will be held at Low Foulshaw Farm, Levens on 13th July.
Full results:
Cumbria YFC Stockman of the Year:
1st Michael Packham, Grayrigg
2nd Neil Brough, Raughton head
3rd James Hayllar, Pennine.
Young Stockjudge of the Year:
1st Matthew Jenkinson, Pennine
2nd Lizzie Bland, Penrith
3rd Simon Graham, Skelton.
Highest scoring Club:
1st Pennine
2nd Kent Estuary
3rd Penrith
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Young Farmers from Grayrigg, Kent Estuary, Sedbergh, Crook, Lowick and Broughton YFC Clubs cycled up Hardnott, the steepest road in England, followed by Wrynose, Honister and Whinlatter to raise money for Mountain Rescue.
District Chairman Stephen Knowles said: “YFC raises a huge amount for charity over the year.
"We knew that Mountain Rescue had had a busy year and wanted to help by raising funds.
"Cycling over the 4 mountain passes seemed appropriate. We climbed over 5,000 feet and covered 48 miles and raised over £2,000”
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East Riding YFC writes:
East Riding YFC has raised nearly £900 in it’s first ever charity tractor road run.
More than 30 tractors took to the roads on Sunday 1st June in an effort to raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Hull Royal Infirmary Neurology Department.
Tractor enthusiasts braved cloudy skies and heavy rain to take part in the event, even though many of them were driving vintage tractors with no protection from the elements.
Tractor drivers came from all parts of the East Riding including Huggate, Driffield, Grindale, Pocklington and Holme on Spalding Moor.
YFC members also joined the run from the Holderness area.
Liz Vickerton, East Riding YFC County Chairman said: “The event exceeded all our expectations – we never dreamt of raising in excess of £800.”
The run set off from Laburnum Farm, Etton and was led by John Sleight on his Nuffield 10/60.
“It was great to have such an age range of tractors, and drivers, on the run,” John said.
“The oldest tractor was from 1940 and we had an 08 plate too,” he added.
Jenny Sleight, who helped to organise the event, thanked everyone who had donated before, during and after the day.
“Money was received from all areas and is still rolling in now – people have been very generous."
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Just wondered how many people in Cumbria are putting in their orders for the vaccine for when it becomes available in our area.