Last year, the members of Farrington Gurney Young Farmer's club organised two main social events – the first was the 'Mendip's Got Talent', an evening full of fun and entertainment! The night was a real success, raising £3,737.05 by kind permission of the Green Family, Ston Easton, with all proceeds donated to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
The second was the 'Fall Ball', which was held at the Bath and West Showground. This year's theme was 'Mad Hatters' and a record number attended. The club has decided to split profits of £3,000 between the RUH's new Cancer Centre fund and Farrington Gurney's defibrillator.
Farrington is part of the Fosse Group, which is made up of three clubs – Farrington, Wells and Glastonbury and Frome. This year, Fosse are hosting Somerset's Annual Rally, another weekend where every club in Somerset (26 in total) will gather for competitions, handicrafts, stock judging and much more. The Rally is being held at Manor Farm, Stratton on the Fosse, on 16th May, by kind permission of the Addicott Family. It is open to the public, so why not join us? Gates open at 10 a.m. and there is lots to see, including tug of war, fence erecting, army-style obstacle course and sheep shearing.
If you are interested in joining the Young Farmers, please contact the Chair, Gemma Groves, on: 07549 097809 or follow them via Facebook – Farrington Gurney YFC for updates.