BRECKNOCK Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs celebrates its 80th anniversary this year and, to celebrate, a gala dinner is being held next month.

Are you a current or past member, friend, or supporter of the organisation? If so, please come to the event, which is being held on Friday, May 12.

Brecknock YFC members, past and present, will be making their way to the Clwyd Glamorgan Hall, on the Royal Welsh Showground, in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, to celebrate eight decades of the county.

The event will begin at 7pm and will include a two-course meal and an auction in aid of the DPJ Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance. The guest speaker for the evening will be Brian Jones, CEO of Castell Howell Foods, followed by live entertainment from the band ASAP.

The dress code for the event is black tie. Tickets are £30 per person and can be purchased individually or as a table of 10.

County Times: A group of current members of Brecknock YFC at the County Harvest Festival in St Matthews Church, Llandefalle, in October 2022 A group of current members of Brecknock YFC at the County Harvest Festival in St Matthews Church, Llandefalle, in October 2022 (Image: None)

Chairman of Brecknock YFC, Leanne Davies, said: “The anniversary dinner will be a great opportunity to celebrate the past and future of the county.

“As the current county chairman I am delighted to undertake this role during an anniversary year after being a member since 2004.”

President of Brecknock YFC, Gethin Havard, added: “A truly unique opportunity to catch up with YFC friends past and present, as we celebrate 80 magnificent years of an amazing federation. Croeso I bawb.”

To book your tickets, contact the Brecknock YFC county office by Tuesday, May 2, either by phone on 01874 624889, email brecknockyfc@gmail.com or write to: YFC Office, Hay & Brecon Farmers, Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8LA.