A recent Black Tie Dinner and Dance at the Conygre Hall, Timsbury saw Young Farmers, past and present, from across the generations, come together to celebrate eighty years since the club's inaugural meeting in 1933.

A wonderful evening of memories and fun was had with Guest Speaker, John Alvis, from Alvis Bros. Ltd., followed by Alan Lyons, B&W Show Manager, Brian Clothier, President, Jez Kingman, Chairman, and Robert Wells, Past President.

Early meetings were held at the Auction Rooms, Farrington Inn, or the village school in Farrington Gurney. The first President, who remained so for twenty years, was M. Roberts, Agent for the Duchy of Cornwall. Officers appointed were Harry Green and Jack Froud as Joint Club Leaders, with A. Mattick as Chairman, R.W. Blacker as Secretary and J.H. Edgill as Treasurer.

Since then, the club has held strong and remains part of one of the largest youth organisations in the country. Led by young people, for young people, Farrington Gurney YFC provide their sixty-plus members, aged 10–26, with a unique opportunity to develop skills, work with their local community, travel abroad, take part in a varied competitions programme and enjoy a dynamic social life.

Club meetings are held weekly on Monday nights during the winter and monthly during the summer, with talks, visits and organised trips. Event fundraising has seen many charities benefit from considerable monies donated over the years. Young people between the ages of 10–26 are welcome to come along. Further details are available from Jez Kingman or Rachael Branch, email: [email protected]">[email protected].