Yorkshire Young Farmers

30/10/2026

⭐Rural Skills Day kindly hosted by South West District.

🗓Saturday 31st October 2026
🏠Venue: Midhope Moor Barn, Upper Midhope, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 4GX.
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What3words will take you to Thickwoods Lane. The barrier will be open and the event will be signposted down this private track.

Please do not forget to take with you :
💳Digital membership card
📋Parental consent form for under 18s
💳Second form of ID for over 18s
🍁Exhibits (Christmas card, game pie, wreath, autumnal art, gavel)
🎃Pumpkin carving - hand tools for carving
🏃‍♂️Orienteering - sturdy footwear
⚒Fence erecting & Dry Stone Walling - hand tools, gloves, eye protection, steel toe capped boots
🧥Warm clothes
🖋A pen
💷Cash for refreshments

⏰Members report times:
Wallers (Juniors 14-16 years/Intermediate/Seniors) to register at 8.45am for a 9.00am start
Gappers (Juniors 10-13 years/Open age) to register at 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start
Please note South West District have dismantled the wall in preparation of the competition.
All walling/gapping to be completed by 3.00pm.Static
Exhibits - all exhibits must be benched by 10.30am
Orienteering - register at 10.30am for a 11.00am start
Fence Erecting - register at 11.00am for a 11.30am start
Pumpkin Carving time - to be confirmed

🍔BBQ, snacks and drinks will be available to purchase - cash preferred.
🚙Car Parking and toilet facilities will be available on site.
🏆Prize giving should be approximately 3.00pm - 3.30pm.

29/10/2026

Despite the stormy weather, our County Vice Chair Anna and NFYFC Agri Rep Nathan travelled to the Isle of Man on a study tour earlier in the week and had a great time.

28/10/2026

😎We are looking forward to returning to Wensleydale School for our annual sports competitions.

This year, the sports are:
🏸Junior Badminton (10 - 11 years)
⚾Junior Rounders (12 - 15 years)
🏀Ladies Netball (16 - 28 years)
⚽Men's 5aside Football (16 - 28 years)

⏰Closing date for entries: Monday 2nd November 2026.
All competitors must be signed up members by the closing date.

If you know a netball umpire or football referee who would like to volunteer, please get in touch with County Office.

27/10/2026

🎭Just a quick reminder to the teams who have expressed an interest in perfoming in the Live Tribute and Drama - the closing date for the entry form is Monday 30th November 2026.

🎤The Live Tribute Acts will hold dress rehearsals at County Public Speaking on Sunday 24th January 2026 in the afternoon.

🎭The Drama dress rehearsals - venue and date coming soon!

27/10/2026

⭐1 day workshop for farming families that are struggling with change, conflict and communication, supported by AHDB Beef & Lamb (through Roots to Resilience).
⏰Wednesday 25 November 2026
🏠Askham Bryan College, York
To book your ticket:
https://tickets.empowerag.co.uk/events/empowerag/2365896

26/10/2026

💚Huge thank you to NFU North and NFU Mutual Skipton & Clitheroe for sponsoring our County Public Speaking Day.

😎We are looking forward to returning to Harrogate High School for our County Competitions.

⏰Closing date for entries: Monday 30th November 2026.
All competitors must be signed up members by the closing date.

26/10/2026

⭐Special YFC offer!⭐
Nottingham versus Rotherham Titans on 6th November at The Bay, West Bridgeford for only £1.00.

26/10/2026

Only 4 more days to apply for NFYFC Travel.
Great opportunity to explore the world and meet new friends.

24/10/2026

23/10/2026

Can you hear the bongo drums calling?

£8.00 cash on the door.