Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club
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Members have worked hard to put on a very entertaining pantomime Lil Miss Hood. All members got involved in the production with acting, scenery or other back stage tasks. The club is very lucky to have such a talented membership. A rerun of the pantomime is being carried out at QE lower school on Friday 23rd of February at 7pm with all proceeds being donated to charity.
Millie Murphy and Katie Davie won senior and junior member of the year at the Haldon group round and went on to compete at the county round in Exmouth. With Millie coming fourth and Katie coming third. |
The club held their pantomime rerun raising £400 for charity and was well attended with over 90 people coming on the night. The cake stall which was stocked with the members fresh bakes proved very popular!
Chloe Eyles a member of Newton has also had great success as part of the Devon junior public speaking team, coming first at south west area and now going on to compete at the southern area final. We are also holding our annual charity dung sale with different quantities available. Bags are £3, half trailer loads £35 and full trailer loads £55. Contact George on 01363 774254 to arrange delivery. 
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The team of Katie Davie, William Davie and Chloe Eyles all read the book Goodnight Mister Tom in junior reading and achieved third at the county round. William who is only eleven was awarded best male speaker, a brilliant achievement by all of them.
The clubs annual cider and pastie quiz held with Crediton NFU at Sandford parish hall was a great success with 31 teams all having fun on the night. Over five hundred pounds was raised for charity. If you are interested in joining the club or would like to find out more contact Matt Crooke the club chairman on 01363 772654. |
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Tug of War Club calls out for votes to bag a share of Tesco’s bag fund
Haldon Tug of War Club is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of up to £4,000 raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores awarded to local community projects. Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive the cash award and shoppers are being invited to head along to Tesco stores to vote for who they think should take away the top grant with smaller grants of £2,000 and £1,000 given to the second and third place respectively. Haldon Tug of War Club is one of the groups on the shortlist. The club started in 2011 and train in Kingsteignton and compete in the England Outdoor Tug of War Association league. The club are fundraising for kit, training and travel costs for the 2018 season which involves competitions across the country, with the aim to compete in the 2018 TWIF World Outdoor Championships in Cape Town, South Africa. Emma Davie, caption of the ladies team said; ‘We are really grateful to Tesco for giving us the opportunity to raise funds for the team. We train really hard throughout the season, and after a successful year for both the men’s and ladies team, we hope to improve our style, technique and fitness for the 2018 season. The money will help to cover costs of entry fees and equipment which is self-funded by the team.’ The ladies team celebrated a triumph at the British and Irish Championships in Scotland earlier this year where they won Gold in the 560kg open and closed competition, and Silver at the European Championships which were held in Southport. The men’s team won the Far Western Area Friday night league and also the Far Western Area Championships in the 600kg, 640kg, 680kg and 720kg categories. The Club was also recognised in the recent Teignbridge Sports and Community Awards where they collected third place in the Sports Team of the Year category, and Georgina Davie collected first place in the contribution to PR and Media in Sports and the Community. Voting for the bags of help scheme is open in the two Tesco stores in Crediton throughout January and February. Customers will cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop, and the Haldon Tug of War team would really appreciate your help. Tesco’s Bags of Help project has already delivered over £40 million to 9,700 projects up and down the UK. Tesco customers get the chance to vote for three different groups every time they shop. Every other month, when votes are collected, three groups in each of Tesco’s regions will be awarded funding. Alec Brown, Head of Community at Tesco, said: “We are absolutely delighted to open the voting for January and February. There are some fantastic projects on the shortlists and we can’t wait to see these come to life in hundreds of communities.” Groundwork’s National Chief Executive, Graham Duxbury, said: “We’ve been thrilled to see the diversity of projects that have applied for funding, ranging from outdoor classrooms, sports facilities, community gardens, play areas and everything in between. We’re looking forward to learning the results of the customer vote and then supporting each group to bring their project to life.” Funding is available to community groups and charities looking to fund local projects that bring benefits to communities. Anyone can nominate a project and organisations can apply online. To find out more visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp. Click images to enlarge |
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Young Farmers complete 80 mile challenge
Five members from Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club have completed their 80 mile challenge to help celebrate the clubs 80th Anniversary.
The clubs youngest members Chloe Eyles and Katie Davie chose to complete their challenge across a month to fit between school work and other activities. Chloe swam the 80 miles from 21st June to 21st July, whilst Katie ran the distance.
On Friday 21st July Reg Ayre, Emma Davie and Georgina Davie cycled 80 miles from Barnstaple to Exmouth as part of the Coast2Coast challenge organised by Farms for City Children. The trio faced rain and wind throughout the day, but were pleased to have completed the route which passed through Hatherleigh, Winkleigh, Thelbridge, Sandford, Upton Pyne and Exeter in 7 hours 47 minutes. The group are raising funds for Farms for City Children's Nethercott House in Winkleigh. If you would like to sponsor the members, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/newtonstcyresyfc.
The clubs youngest members Chloe Eyles and Katie Davie chose to complete their challenge across a month to fit between school work and other activities. Chloe swam the 80 miles from 21st June to 21st July, whilst Katie ran the distance.
On Friday 21st July Reg Ayre, Emma Davie and Georgina Davie cycled 80 miles from Barnstaple to Exmouth as part of the Coast2Coast challenge organised by Farms for City Children. The trio faced rain and wind throughout the day, but were pleased to have completed the route which passed through Hatherleigh, Winkleigh, Thelbridge, Sandford, Upton Pyne and Exeter in 7 hours 47 minutes. The group are raising funds for Farms for City Children's Nethercott House in Winkleigh. If you would like to sponsor the members, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/newtonstcyresyfc.
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The 80 mile challenge is part of the clubs 80 year anniversary which will also include a Dinner and Dance on Saturday 11th November. The evening celebration will be held at Highbullen Hotel with guest speaker Matt Smith, a New Zealand sheep farmer and world record holder. If you would like more information about the clubs dinner, contact the chairman Georgina Davie on 07801273424.
Newton St Cyres - May 2017
In March we held our annual dung sale raising around £500. A big thanks goes to Matthew Crooke for organising it, providing the dung and doing most of the deliveries and to David Trigg for supplying the bags. Also in March, 15 members attended a clay pigeon shoot, kindly hosted by the May family, at Netherexe Farm. Our fortnightly club meeting was held at the new Devon Rural Hub on March 28th. This gave members an opportunity to see how some of the money we fundraised was used. Thank you to Nick Creasy who gave us a tour of the building.
The Devon YFC Outdoor Activities Day was kindly hosted by the Bellew family on 10th April. Newton members did a fantastic job helping Haldon group take the trophy home for the most overall points, winning prizes for activities such as tractor handling and block laying. A massive ‘Well done!’ goes to everyone who competed.
The Devon YFC Outdoor Activities Day was kindly hosted by the Bellew family on 10th April. Newton members did a fantastic job helping Haldon group take the trophy home for the most overall points, winning prizes for activities such as tractor handling and block laying. A massive ‘Well done!’ goes to everyone who competed.
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On 18th April the club held an Easter Bingo with a raffle, at Thorverton Village Hall raising £229.50 for Devon Freewheelers. Members were inspired to raise money for this fantastic charity after volunteer, Kevin Balding, gave a really interesting talk at our meeting on 28th March.
Devon Freewheelers consist of a team of 37 volunteer Emergency Vehicle Drivers who provide an out of hours service, supporting the NHS, by transporting blood, medication, samples and donor breast milk around Devon and beyond. |
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This year the club will be celebrating its 80th year. To celebrate, a few members are completing a variety of challenges embracing the number 80 all in aid of Farms for City Children. Emma and Georgina Davie will be cycling 80 miles from the North to South coast of Devon on 21st July. Chloe Eyles will be swimming 80 miles, and Katie Davie will be running 80 miles, between 21st June and 21st July. You can donate online, via their collaborative JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/newtonstcyresYFC (Link to Site)
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Members have recently returned from the National AGM at Torquay where a great time was had by all. Newton St Cyres was awarded the title ‘Club of Convention’ meaning that members got the chance to meet some of the Radio 1 team including Scott Mills, Chris Stark and Matt Edmondson. For more information about joining the club, contact Georgina on 07801273424. |
Newton St Cyres - February 2017
Winter time does not mean quiet time for Newton St Cyres YFC. Over the past couple of months we have been joined by guest speakers at two of our fortnightly meetings: Katie Wade & Dr Tessa Stone from Farms for City Children and Richard & Heather Gibson from Aid for Samburu, who both gave really informative talks which were enjoyed by members.
At the beginning of December, a few of us got in the festive spirit and made our Christmas wreaths. A big ‘thank you’ goes to Fran Hutchings for teaching us and to Sandie Turner for hosting the group and supplying mulled wine and mince pies!
The 17th December saw lots of members head to the Devon YFC Christmas Ball at Exeter Livestock Centre. Radio 1 DJ, Chris Stark did not disappoint and a great evening was had by all. The following day over 20 members headed to The Red Lion, Shobrooke for the club’s Christmas meal. There were a few sore heads, with some arriving on foot or bike, but it was nothing a good meal couldn’t fix.
An evening of carol singing was held on 20th December. A big ‘thank you’ goes to The Red Lion, Shobrooke, Fiona and Jeremy Ayre, and club president Stuart Luxton and Kathryn for hosting us.
In January, some of the members joined forces with members of Bow YFC to take part in the entertainments competition directed by Newton member Millie Murphy. The team competed in the Haldon group round at Queen Elizabeth’s Lower School on 4th January, coming 2nd place. The Haldon group round of the Senior and Junior Member of the Year competition was also held on this day. Our club chairman, Georgina Davie, placed 1st in the senior competition, will go forward to the Devon final in Exmouth. Katie Davie was placed a fantastic 3rd in the junior competition. We wish Georgina the best of luck at the Devon YFC finals, taking place on Sunday 19th February.
On 11th February we held a jumble sale to raise money for our 80th Dinner and Dance in November. The sale was a great success and we raised over £500. We would like to thank Katrina May for organising the Jumble Sale, and also everyone who supported on the day and the members of the community who donated items to be sold.
In January, some of the members joined forces with members of Bow YFC to take part in the entertainments competition directed by Newton member Millie Murphy. The team competed in the Haldon group round at Queen Elizabeth’s Lower School on 4th January, coming 2nd place. The Haldon group round of the Senior and Junior Member of the Year competition was also held on this day. Our club chairman, Georgina Davie, placed 1st in the senior competition, will go forward to the Devon final in Exmouth. Katie Davie was placed a fantastic 3rd in the junior competition. We wish Georgina the best of luck at the Devon YFC finals, taking place on Sunday 19th February.
On 11th February we held a jumble sale to raise money for our 80th Dinner and Dance in November. The sale was a great success and we raised over £500. We would like to thank Katrina May for organising the Jumble Sale, and also everyone who supported on the day and the members of the community who donated items to be sold.
Pictured are Catherine White, Andy May, George Lee, Georgina Davie, Chairman, and right Reg Ayre.
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If you’re interested in finding out more about YFC, please feel free to come to along to our next club meeting on Tuesday 28th February at 8pm held at Newton St Cyres Village Hall. For more info, call club chairman Georgina on 07801273424.
Photo by Margaret Tucker
If you’re interested in finding out more about YFC, please feel free to come to along to our next club meeting on Tuesday 28th February at 8pm held at Newton St Cyres Village Hall. For more info, call club chairman Georgina on 07801273424.
Haldon YFC Tug of War
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Haldon Group Tug of War team would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came to our Bingo Fundraiser at The Waie Inn. on Thursday 28th July! The team raised £666 which will go towards their England Tug of War kit, tracksuits and blazers. The ladies team would like to say a big thanks to Morrisons in Crediton for donating the chicken dinners, Quicke's Farm Shop for the cheese hamper, Mole Avon Trading Ltd for the BBQ, Hazel Evely for being the super bingo caller, and all the individuals who donated prizes on the night. On Saturday 13th August the ladies team will be representing England at the British & Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships in Wales. For more information contact georginadavie@hotmail.co.uk or check out Haldon YFC Tug Of War and The Tug of War Association - England pages on Facebook. Haldon Ladies are representing England, at the British and Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships in Llandrindod Wells, Wales on Saturday 13th August.
Georgia Woodman, Georgina Davie, Alice Palfrey, NFYFC Chairman Chris Manley, Jess Palfrey and Emma Davie jumping for joy as they rope in £666 from their bingo fundraiser.
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Haldon Group from the Devon Young Farmers Federation competed in the National Outdoor Tug of War Championships which took place at Macclesfield Rugby Club in Cheshire on Saturday 18th June. Tug of war teams from all over England took part in the event which was held by the Tug of War Association with Macclesfield Rugby Club, with a total of 18 clubs taking part throughout the day. The Haldon Ladies team took home bronze medals in the 500kg and 540kg weight categories, an excellent result for their National debut. Emma Davie, captain of the team said ‘It was a great experience to compete in a competition at a very high level, pulling against teams who have represented England in previous years. We learnt a lot from watching other teams pull, and we hope this will help us improve our technique and skills in the future.’ Haldon Ladies also recently won the Devon Young Farmers county finals of Tug of War, therefore will compete in the South West Area finals on Sunday 26th June at Kingston Maurward in Dorchester. |
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Halden Group Honours in National Dance Competition Finals
Blackpool hosted the National Young Farmers ballroom dancing competition finals in May, which saw eight teams from across England and Wales compete. Haldon Group of Young Farmers representing Devon were delighted to walk away with a well-deserved third place, in the finals which saw stiff competition from other teams. Clun Valley YFC from Shropshire and Hermon YFC from Pembrokeshire came first and second respectively. Each team had to perform a dance that included two elements of Latin and two from ballroom, with music and costumes reflecting the theme ‘Tomorrow’s World’. Haldon Young Farmers was a mixed team from Cheriton & Tedburn, Bow, Newton St Cyres and Kenn Valley and included Dan Grist, Alice Giles, Matt Hurell, Katie Grist, Georgina Davie, Zoe Burrow, Ben Rowe, Bryony Berry, Laura Girst and Ed Quicke. The team worked on the performance over the last few months, with weekly practises to improve technique and timing. Youngest member of the dance group, 16 year old Zoe Burrow, choreographed the dance after watching YouTube videos to get the basic steps. “Zoe did an amazing job choreographing us, bearing in mind we hadn’t danced ballroom before, she taught us the basic steps and then we worked hard to develop lifts and more advanced moves.” Said Georgina Davie. The National Finals were judged by Carol May and Lewis Danson from the Carol May Dance Academy who said that the standard was very high, making it a difficult decision for them to make. The Haldon Group dance team would like to thank all the young farmers who supported them at the finals, and to family and friends who travelled to Blackpool for the day to watch the performance. |
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Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club held their AGM on 15th September with Stuart Luxton standing as the new President, Robert Cheriton as Chairman, Georgina Davie Vice-Chairman and Millie Murphy as secretary. The club is going from strength to strength with an increased number of members since the new members evening arranged to recruit younger people, and a selection of activities and club socials held within the first month.
Millie Murphy competed at the County round of the Call my Bluff speaking competition representing Haldon Group, whilst Georgina Davie competed in the Just a Minute.
One of the first club activities included helping at the Exeter Matford Centre Car Boot Sale raising funds for club socials, whilst on the same day, Georgina skydived 15,000ft at Dunkeswell for the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).
The club held their annual Harvest Supper at Newton St Cyres Village Hall, where £1,500 was presented to Devon YFCs Vice Chairman Jake Henson, and £300 to Brian Boxall-Hunt OBE on behalf of The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society. Members provided a cold meat salad and desserts, and joined by club President, standing down President Stewart Turner, Vice Presidents, the Advisory, friends and family.
The club members recently held a film night at The Lamb Inn, Sandford, attended the County Harvest Festival at Exeter Cathedral, bagged dung for the Newton St Cyres Friends of the Station, spent an evening carving pumpkins and enjoyed a club football social at the Crediton Leisure Centre. Georgina is currently practising for Ballroom dancing which is a county competition taking place in December.
The social programme for the club has been planned for the next two months, with their 78th Annual Dinner and Dance being the next main event, taking place at Tiverton Best Western Hotel. Tony Kemmish, St Boniface Vet, will be guest speaker alongside music from The Toaks, trophy presentation and a three course meal. For tickets contact Georgina on 07801 273424.
Millie Murphy competed at the County round of the Call my Bluff speaking competition representing Haldon Group, whilst Georgina Davie competed in the Just a Minute.
One of the first club activities included helping at the Exeter Matford Centre Car Boot Sale raising funds for club socials, whilst on the same day, Georgina skydived 15,000ft at Dunkeswell for the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).
The club held their annual Harvest Supper at Newton St Cyres Village Hall, where £1,500 was presented to Devon YFCs Vice Chairman Jake Henson, and £300 to Brian Boxall-Hunt OBE on behalf of The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society. Members provided a cold meat salad and desserts, and joined by club President, standing down President Stewart Turner, Vice Presidents, the Advisory, friends and family.
The club members recently held a film night at The Lamb Inn, Sandford, attended the County Harvest Festival at Exeter Cathedral, bagged dung for the Newton St Cyres Friends of the Station, spent an evening carving pumpkins and enjoyed a club football social at the Crediton Leisure Centre. Georgina is currently practising for Ballroom dancing which is a county competition taking place in December.
The social programme for the club has been planned for the next two months, with their 78th Annual Dinner and Dance being the next main event, taking place at Tiverton Best Western Hotel. Tony Kemmish, St Boniface Vet, will be guest speaker alongside music from The Toaks, trophy presentation and a three course meal. For tickets contact Georgina on 07801 273424.
Haldon Young Farmers Ballroom Success
Ten members from Haldon Young Farmers are celebrating after winning the County Finals of Ballroom Dancing. The members beat off competition from six other teams in the competition held at Ashill Village Hall on Friday 4th December.
The dance team, consisting of Dan Grist, Katie Grist, Laura Grist, Ben Rowe, Matt Hurrell, Bryony Berry, Georgina Davie, Edward Quick and Alice Giles, were joined by youngest of the members Zoe Burrow who choreographed the routine after teaching herself ballroom.
With a 'Tomorrows World' theme, the dance group performed a lively and entertaining show dance including Quick Step, Waltz, Jive and Paso Doble.
The dancing competition aimed to teach members the skills of ballroom dancing, confidence, teamwork, decision making and choreography. Points were awarded for a range of different techniques and skills, and Haldon Group were placed 1st, 25 points ahead of the second team.
The dance group will be heading to Weymouth in March 2016 to represent Devon in the South West Area finals of Ballroom Dancing.
Ten members from Haldon Young Farmers are celebrating after winning the County Finals of Ballroom Dancing. The members beat off competition from six other teams in the competition held at Ashill Village Hall on Friday 4th December.
The dance team, consisting of Dan Grist, Katie Grist, Laura Grist, Ben Rowe, Matt Hurrell, Bryony Berry, Georgina Davie, Edward Quick and Alice Giles, were joined by youngest of the members Zoe Burrow who choreographed the routine after teaching herself ballroom.
With a 'Tomorrows World' theme, the dance group performed a lively and entertaining show dance including Quick Step, Waltz, Jive and Paso Doble.
The dancing competition aimed to teach members the skills of ballroom dancing, confidence, teamwork, decision making and choreography. Points were awarded for a range of different techniques and skills, and Haldon Group were placed 1st, 25 points ahead of the second team.
The dance group will be heading to Weymouth in March 2016 to represent Devon in the South West Area finals of Ballroom Dancing.
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January 2016 Report
January 2016 Report
What a busy month Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club have seen, this year has defiantly started with a bang we are just as busy and hectic as ever. On January 2nd 7 members of the club went of skiing in Val Thorens on a County organised trip, what a fantastic week, if we don’t mention Millie getting stuck in the lift! The snow was fantastic, as was the resort and local culture, a brilliant week was had by all both on the slopes, in the spa and out and about trying as possible, roll on many crepe stalls as 2016’s trip is all we can say! Just because a few of the members went of Skiing it didn’t stop the others who were left behind from having a good time, 12 members took part in a circus skills evening and had a great time learning how to be the next best performers Newton has ever seen! This was followed by a trip to the pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk in Plymouth on Thursday 15th January, what a show, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The club is going from strength to strength with an increased number of members since the new members evening arranged to recruit younger people, and a selection of activities and club socials held within the first month.
An evening of entertainment was had at QE Lower School on Saturday 30th January when the local young farmers club performed to a room full of friends and family.
Newton St Cyres/Bow YFC performed ‘Bad Reception’ which was directed by Fran Hutchings, whilst Cheriton & Tedburn YFC performed ‘Gizmo’ directed by Richard Tucker. The performances were judged by Mr Rob Pudner (Entertainingly Different), Mrs Joyce Pomeroy (Stage Struck) and Mr Paul Walker (CODS) who placed Cheriton & Tedburn first. Best actress award went to Alice Giles from Bow YFC who played Lucy Houghton with best actor awarded to Dan Grist from Cheriton & Tedburn YFC who played Ben Mason.
The audience also got a taste of the Haldon Group choir with their performance of ‘Best day of my life’ by the American Authors, and a Lion King medley. Tim Matthews gave the choir group advice for the next round.
The choir, drama and members of the year will go through to the County competition which will take place on Sunday 14th February in Paignton. The group ballroom dance team also performed their routine which won at County round, the team are practising for the South West Area competition which takes place in Weymouth in March.
The club is going from strength to strength with an increased number of members since the new members evening arranged to recruit younger people, and a selection of activities and club socials held within the first month.
An evening of entertainment was had at QE Lower School on Saturday 30th January when the local young farmers club performed to a room full of friends and family.
Newton St Cyres/Bow YFC performed ‘Bad Reception’ which was directed by Fran Hutchings, whilst Cheriton & Tedburn YFC performed ‘Gizmo’ directed by Richard Tucker. The performances were judged by Mr Rob Pudner (Entertainingly Different), Mrs Joyce Pomeroy (Stage Struck) and Mr Paul Walker (CODS) who placed Cheriton & Tedburn first. Best actress award went to Alice Giles from Bow YFC who played Lucy Houghton with best actor awarded to Dan Grist from Cheriton & Tedburn YFC who played Ben Mason.
The audience also got a taste of the Haldon Group choir with their performance of ‘Best day of my life’ by the American Authors, and a Lion King medley. Tim Matthews gave the choir group advice for the next round.
The choir, drama and members of the year will go through to the County competition which will take place on Sunday 14th February in Paignton. The group ballroom dance team also performed their routine which won at County round, the team are practising for the South West Area competition which takes place in Weymouth in March.
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