Gaynor's Gossip
2nd December 2011
Hi folks,
Christmas is nearly here, how exciting! This will of course be the last Gaynors Goss for 2011.
Congratulations to Dolau YFC for winning the overall Public Speaking Competition, well done to you all. The Public Speaking results are on the web site for you all to see.
Chairman’s Ball
Some money and a mobile phone was stolen out of one of our members bags last Saturday night at the Chairman’s Ball. This is something that I thought would never happen there, as there was only about 200 people in total and the majority of those would be YFC members, but of those people there, there was a ‘bad one’ amongst you, so please beware that at all YFC events from now on, keep your belongings close to you at all times.
Please find below a message from the police with regards to the crime
Knighton - Theft of purse and mobile phone
Sometime between midnight and 1.00 am on Sunday 27th November 2011 a guest at an event held at the Knighton community centre left her bag unattended on a table whilst she socialised. Sadly upon her return her bag had been rifled and her purse containing £60.00 cash and a black wildfire mobile phone were now missing.
Remember, when out always keep your personal belongings close at hand. Do not advertise the valuables you have and Keep handbags closed and never on display.
Mobile phones as well as computers can now be protected. There is lots of information available on the internet and Dyfed-Powys Police are more than happy to discuss crime prevention with anybody who is concerned. One such site is http://preyproject.com/ which installs a tiny agent in your PC or phone, which then silently waits for a remote signal to activate it. If the device is stolen then you send this signal either from the Internet or through an SMS message, and it allows you to gather information regarding about its location, hardware and network status, and can even trigger specific actions on it. You can quickly find out where your mobile phone or computer is located, who's using it, and what they are doing on it.
This event at the Community centre and advertised for Saturday 26th was well attended and if you were there and saw anyone acting in a manner that you consider to be suspicious then you are urged to contact your local police. If you actually saw this offence being committed or have any information whatsoever that may identify those responsible you are asked to contact PC 862 Wayne Ballard. The contact numbers are, from within Wales 101 or from elsewhere 01267 222020 or the Crimestoppers number can be used if you wish to remain anonymous 0800 555111. Alternatively, you can e-mail PC Ballard on wayne.ballard@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk
These media releases for the Knighton & Presteigne areas are circulated to local businesses and residents as well as the press. If you know of anyone who would like to receive them please feel free to get in touch. Conversely, if you would like to unsubscribe from them just let me know and I’ll remove your details from my circulation list.
PC 407 Bill Cowan
Knighton Police Station
Dyfed Powys Police
Rhif ffôn yng Nghymru / Phone from within Wales -101 Est - Ext. 759 160
Rhif ffôn o’r tu allan i Gymru / Phone from elsewhere - 01267 222020
Bingley Hall and Winter Fair
Radnor YFC members excelled themselves at Bingley Hall and the Royal Welsh Show Winter Fair recently.
Bingley Hall
Live
Snr Beef – Lil Wozencraft (Cantal), 4th, Int Beef – Will Rogers (Presteigne) 1st, Team – 3rd
Snr Lambs – Katie Morris(Knighton) 4th, Int Lambs – Ben Watkin (T.V.) 9th , Team – 7th
Carcase
Snr Beef – Richard Jones (R.V) 11th, Int Beef – Stacey Roberts (Penybont) 1st Team – 3rd
Snr Pork – James Poulton(Rhos) 4th, Int Pork – Laura Watson (L.F.) 4th Team 2nd
Overall as a team Radnor YFC came 1st.
Winter Fair
In the decorating a Christmas Tree Competition, Ryan Morris and Prys Eckley of Aberedw YFC came 4th. In the Lamb trimming competition Bleddyn Pugh of Rhayader YFC came 8th .
In the Best Prime Lamb producer competition, Ryan Morris of Aberedw YFC achieved Best Stockman.
The Stock judging teams were on fine form with the Beef team coming 5th overall - the team comprised of Lillian Wozencraft(Cantal YFC) who came =3rd, Will Rogers (Presteigne YFC) who came 1st, Abbie Price (Knighton YFC) and Hywel Watson (Llanbadarn Fynydd YFC).
The Lamb judging team came 5th overall, comprising of Katie Morris(Knighton YFC), Becky Bufton (Dolau YFC) who came 4th , Elizabeth Swancott (Teme Valley YFC) who came 4th and Jessica Morris (Knighton YFC).
In the Lamb Carcase competition, the team came in 12th place with Heidi Brick (Cantal YFC), James Poulton (Radnor Valley YFC), Gemma Price (Llanbadarn Fynydd YFC) who came =4th andLoree Jones (Edw Valley YFC).
Well done to you all who competed at Bingley Hall and the Winter Fair, and thank you for representing Radnor YFC so well.
Dodge Ball Comp
Congratulations to Penybont YFC for winning the Dodgeball competition.
Albert Hall Variety Concert
There are still some tickets available for Sunday 18th December, you can buy them on the door – so please spread the word. The price is only £5. Barry Williams from Abbey-Cwm-Hir is the compare and he is an act in himself not to be missed. You can get the tickets from the office or you can pay on the door on the night. Doors open at 6.30pm and the concert starts at 7pm.
Road Safety Presentation
Please find below an e-mail from Powys CC Road Safety Unit on a club night that I really think you all would enjoy. I took Penybont YFC to see it up inNewtowna few years ago and everyone that went, thought it was really good
Please, please book your place as soon as possible as I really do recommend it
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Hi All
This year as part of the Theatre in Education that we offer to schools we have booked Ape Theatre company to deliver a play called 'Pills, Thrills and Automobiles' which looks at the effects of drug driving.
The play is aimed at 16 to 21 year olds and is a documentary - taken from interviews, telling the true story of four 18 year olds who after a weekend of drugs and sleep deprivation at a music festival, crashed horrifically on the motorway in 1997. Two of the victims died; one at the scene of the incident and one after being airlifted to Hospital.
We usually only offer the play to the high schools throughout Powys, however we have decided to give a public viewing which will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in Llandrindod on Monday 20th February 2012 at 7.30pm.
I would like to as you to advertise this play to your YFC groups in your area to try and get as many members as possible to attend. Perhaps it can be advertised as a senior social evening? The play will be available for anyone 15 and over. Admission will be completely free.
The play will last for approximately 50 minutes and will be followed by a small workshop where the audience will be able to ask the cast questions on the effects of drug driving.
Due to a limited number of seats, please could you ask either the club secretary / leader to contact me to let me know roughly how many seats they will require.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks
Nichola Davies
Area Road Safety Officer (South)
Swyddog Diogelwch ar y Ffyrdd Ardal (De)
01874 612355
07766697834
Nichola.davies@powys.gov.uk
Pantomime Comp/One Plus 2012
You should have received the rules and entry forms by now, they can also be found on the website. Please can we have the forms into us no later than the 8th Jan with a cheque £40 (returnable if you take part). The draw will take place at the Activities Committee meeting on the 10th January. Could all producers or Club Chairman please be present at the meeting. Thank you.
Hedging Competition
A hedging competition will take place at the beginning of next year, the venue is yet to be confirmed.
NFYFC AGM – Torquay Friday 27th – 30th April 2012
The hotel is booked. We have some deposits in already. If you intend to come we need a non returnable deposit of £50.
You have to be a paid up member 6 weeks before the AGM to go on the trip, this year, there will be no bookings for packages taken after this date by NFYFC.
Dates:
December
Tues 6th Executive Meeting 7.30 @ Quackers
Tues 13th Rhayader YFC Christmas Bingo @ Pantydwr Village Hall 7.00 pm for 7.30pm start
Wed 14th Presteigne YFC Christmas Quiz @ Presteigne Memorial Hall 7.00pm for 7.30pm start
Sat 17th Howey YFC Super Santa Social & Promise Auction @ Llandrindod Rugby Club 7.00pm for 7.30
Sun 18th Radnor YFC Variety Concert, Albert Hall, doors open 6.30pm
January 2012
Tuesday 3rd YFC Office re-opens
Any more club dates for dances, fundraising events you want to advertise,
please give a ring and we will include them on the Web Site.
The office will be closed from Friday 9th December (we all have a lot of holidays to take) onwards and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Enclosures
There is some information enclosed for you to read through and act on if you so wish. Please display all posters in a prominent position.
That’s all for now – Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Gaynor
