YORKSHIRE WIN PRIZES AT NATIONAL LIVE & CARCASE

Not only were Yorkshire Members taking part in the usual Countryside Live Competitions (see under comps) but several members had qualified for the National Live and Carcase Finals held over three days. A massive congratulations to Anna Stockil from Winksley cum Grantley who was placed 1st in the Intermediate Live and Carcase Lamb section. Anna who is only 13 was competing against members upto 21 years of age. Anna was also placed first in the lamb team event along with Ann-Marie Brown from Nidderdale. Ann-Marie & Anna were then placed third overall along with Richard Priestley, Aire Valley and Ryan Atkinson, Winksley/Grantley who were the Beef half of the team. Sarah Leach, Worth Valley, (Senior Lambs), Rachael Moore, Worth Valley, Hannah Brown, Winksley/Grantley (Lamb Team) were also awarded third places.

THOUSANDS VISIT LEYBURN FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Yorkshire Young Farmers had a huge present at the recent Leyburn Food and Drink Festival with the Young Farmers hosting the Farming Marquee. Over 15,000 visits passed through during the Bank Holiday Weekend. SEE PHOTOS UNDER HEADLINES

REUNION DINNER
A great time was had by all who attended. See photos under headlines

YORKSHIRE PLACED 4TH
Yorkshire A team were placed fourth in the National Competitions - only 13 points behind the winners. Well done to all involved and keep it up! ALL National competitions will go towards the trophy this year.

YORKSHIRE WIN STAFFORDSHIRE YFC COMPS
Eight members took part in these competititons which were held at Birmingham Primestock Show. All four teams were placed in the top three with Yorkshire County coming out on top and winning the overall trophy. See Competitions for full results at Primestock

FIRST FORUM A SUCCESS
The Yorkshire FYFC forum held Fri 4 November proved to be a huge success. Our guest panellists were asked various questions ranging from fuel costs to the price of milk. Many thanks to Ripon Landrover for hosting this event and providing the refreshments and to our panellists - David Curry MP, Judy Bell, Jonathan Jessop, Tim Bennett, Peter Garbutt and to Stephen Jarvis for acting as Chairman for the evening.

YORKSHIRE DO THE "TREBLE"
Congratulations to the successful stockman of the year teams who once again triumphed at Northern Area. This makes it 3 out of 3! See competitions for full results.

SUCCESS AT THE ROYAL
Well done to all those who took part in the Royal Show. Yorkshire did very well with 5 second places and one third thoughout the week. See full report under Competitions.

YORKSHIRE TRIUMPH AGAIN!
Once again members from Team Yorkshire have pulled together to become the outright winners at the Northern Area Field Day held in Durham. Members from all areas of the County competed in several competitions from Stockjudging to Cookery and Aerobics to Brick Laying not forgetting the ever popular Tug of War. All three of the Yorkshire teams helped achieve this results which everyone should be very proud off. See Competitions for full results