Young Farmers

YOUNG FARMERS Thousands of miles covered for charity

YOUNG farmers across the county, including from Eccleshall, have been putting their best feet forward to raise funds.

Members of the Staffordshire County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (SCFYFC) have, between them, covered more than 1,300 milesacrossthe beautiful countryside in the county.

The campaign, which was launchedbythe National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC), ‘Give it Some YFCWelly Relay’has helped to raise over £1,000 to help to continue to deliver the muchneededservicetoyoung people in the rural communities across Staffordshire.

Aspokesman forSCFYFC said:“The CountyFederations’ funding was affectedduring the last membership year following thecancellation of all its spring and summerfundraising events. “Despitecontinuing to deliver services to members in a virtualmanner, including two Virtual Rally’s and aVirtual CountyShow,the impact of the pandemic has been greatly felt, with only33per cent of members re-joinedfor the current membership year. “With face to face eventsand activities still on hold this fundraising effort has been very important to bring members together.”

Staffordshire YFCtook on the challenge and planned to cover500 miles from April1to April 30, atargetwhich they smashedinthe first week.

The total miles covered was 1,318 and clubs who covered 35 miles or more are settobenefit from this fundraising campaign.

The members in Staffordshire covered themiles by walking, biking, horseriding andone member, Henry Walker of Ashley YFC, even took to the water and clockedupnautical miles on hissailing boat.

Localbeauty spots including Dimmingsdalenear Alton,the canalatWeston and Marshes HillinBrown Edge provided some great viewpoints, frosty mornings, perfect sunsets and sunny daytime strolls.

Anyone interested in supporting Staffordshire YFC and their Give it Some YFC Welly campaign can visit the JustGiving page as there is still time left to donate. www.justgiving.com/fundraisin g/staffordshire-yfc.