Ludlow YFC celebrated the end of a busy year at its annual general meeting this month, where members celebrated the year’s successes and looked ahead and elect new club leaders and welcome new members.

The club is led by young people, for young people, boasting over 70 years of activities in South Shropshire. New club leaders Matthew Price, club Chairman, Victoria Williams as Secretary and Lottie Clarke club Treasurer are each local young professionals, eager to welcome new members for the year ahead.

Ludlow organises weekly activities for anyone aged 14 – 26 ranging from sports, arts and crafts to socials, competitions as well as travelling and studying. Young Farmer clubs are part of a network of national clubs accounting for 25,000 members across the United Kingdom.

One of the key goals for Ludlow’s secretary Victoria is sending young people aboard “we will defiantly roll out an exchange program for local young farmers to travel abroad while we welcome young people from overseas”. Matthew Price reiterated the amount young farmers do for charity and vowed to continue in raising money, beginning with carol singing across rural areas this December.

If you know anyone aged between 14-26 and is looking for a social life, young farmers could well be for them. They don’t have to be from an agricultural background to join, but willing and eager to make new friends and enjoy a year full of activities. Ludlow YFC is holding a new member evening at Ludlow Rugby Club on Tuesday 20th October from 7.30