Chairman’s Jottings

Having joined The Farmers Club in 2015, and the Committee in 2020, I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to Chair the Under 35s in 2023, having been Alice Hind’s Vice Chair last year.

Fortunately, as a Committee we aren’t losing Alice, who steps into the Immediate Past-Chair role and will continue to be involved in the Under 35s.

I am delighted Andrew Court is the 2023 Vice Chair and would like to welcome four new committee members: Harriet Sylvester, Benjamin Barton, Edward Whattoff and Aled Thomas.

My interest in farming stems from being the fourth generation on a dairy and arable farm in Sussex and I am keen to ensure the Club provides an inclusive and friendly environment, irrelevant of one’s background, making everyone feel welcome.

2023 is set to be one of the busiest in recent years in terms of Under 35s events, which I am very excited about. I have been working closely with Member Experience Manager, Craig Godfrey, using some of the ideas from the 2022 Under 35s questionnaire. If you have ideas to boost our calendar (farm walk, speaker etc) do let me know.

I am very much looking forward to 2023 and hope to provide a fun, educational and memorable year for all our Under 35 members.