Cream crackers and yards of ale - it must be the East Riding county rally

Jenny Sleight of East Riding YFC writes...

More than 500 Young Farmers from the East Riding of Yorkshire Federation of YFC took part in 75 competitions this weekend as part of their annual county rally.

Classes ran throughout the day and saw members take part in flower arranging, fish filleting and live craft demonstrations.

There were also some more unusual competitions, including the yard of ale challenge, cream cracker eating and gift wrapping.

Brandesburton and District YFC took home the trophy for the most points on the day, while Thorngumbald YFC came a close second.

A further eight trophies went to Brandesburton and their members for individual and team achievements. 

Bridlington & District YFC won the trophy for clubs with under 23 members and Bainton & Distirct YFC took the cup for clubs with under 28 members.

Winners of many of the events will now represetnt their club and county at the Northern Aread Field Day on 14 June at Brandesburton near Driffield, when East Riding YFC will welcome members from all of the North of England to the finals.

Rally committee chairman Sam Benson, from Howden YFC, praised the efforts of the teams taking part.

“The statics shed was buzzing from 8am with members displaying their hard work showing skills in cookery, crafts and other creations,” he said.

East Riding YFC County Chairman, Liz Vickerton said: “Maybe not everyone goes home with a certificate or trophy, but by taking part they gain experience and it is amazing how you see members grow in confidence every time they take part in the rally.”