Ludlow YFC hosts ‘Auction in the Orchard’                                            

This year members of Ludlow Young Farmer’s Club have opted to organise a charity auction rather than the usual ‘barn dance’ which traditionally raises money to be re-invested back into the youth club.  

On Sunday 26th July, Ludlow YFC is opening its doors to the local public at Henley Farm just outside Ludlow for a night of entertainment and a promise auction featuring tickets to local and national events as well as free services in the local area and handy prizes for the home. Music festivals are ‘everywhere’ said club secretary Francesca Hinves “We are going to be different this summer and enjoy a summers evening with a difference”.  Nominated charity’s Midland Air Ambulance and St Michael’s Hospice are key to the event this summer which includes a BBQ and local Ales.

Club chairman Andrew Martin said that Ludlow could prove that a barn dance isn’t the only way to raise money for charity, despite hosting successful barn dances in the past. The club have recently returned from the UK’s largest YFC events in Torquay and the Royal Welsh Show as part of an action packed summer program for members. “Ludlow has really pulled together with the auction and we are receiving items from across the UK which we hope generates lots of interest”.