The 93rd Annual General Meeting of the Northumberland Federation of Young Farmers Clubs took place on Friday 14th November 2025. Held at Morpeth Rugby Club, the room was full with over 65 members and guests in attendance. We were very honoured to have HM Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and The High Sheriff of Northumberland along with members of the Northern Area YFC Committee.
Retiring President Stuart Carr and County Chair Sam Richardson outlined the many fantastic achievements in what has been a busy year. Sam’s entertaining slide show provided some light-hearted moments especially his photo editing!
Trophies and Awards were presented as follows:
National Awards (Certificates to handout):
Performing Arts Final (Panto) – Whitley Chapel YFC
Clay Pigeon Shooting final – Haydn Rutherford and Kyran Rutherford (Shaftoe YFC)
Sheep shearing final – Joe Crozier (Whitley Chapel YFC)
Senior Dairy – Angus Cowan (Stamfordham YFC) and Ross MacPherson (Berwick YFC)
Intermediate Dairy – Erin Savage and Bea Binovec (Bellingham YFC)
Junior Dairy – Conor (Cambo YFC) and Jack (Stamfordham YFC)
Senior Floral Art – Rebecca Dent (Whitley Chapel YFC) and Louise Tulip (Alnwick YFC)
Intermediate Floral Art – Sally Dent (Whitley Chapel YFC)
Junior Floral Art – Imogen (Bellingham YFC)
Travel – Hannah Pigg (Stamfordham YFC) went to South Africa in August.
County AGM Awards:
Chalmers Shield (Senior Competitions) – Bellingham YFC
Dixon Shield (Junior Competitions) – Coquetdale YFC
Kershaw Cup (Highest Percentage Increase in Membership) – Coquetdale YFC
County Rose Bowl (Best Secretary Books) – Jessica Robinson (Cambo YFC)
R B Oates Cup (Best Treasurers Books) – Isabel Roberts (Bellingham YFC)
Di Harrison Award (Best Club Programme) – David Harvey (Berwick YFC)
Dawson Trophy (Charity/Community Work) – Whitley Chapel YFC
McLaren Griffen Bowl (Most Improved Club) – Coquetdale YFC
Farmwrite Award (Best Club scrapbook) – Anna Hindmarsh (Whitley Chapel YFC)
Oliver Award (Members not Previously Recognised/Outstanding Service) – Kate Grix (Cambo YFC)
County Staff Special Achievement Award – Isabel Roberts (Bellingham YFC)
Member of the Year (Under 18) – Katie (Bellingham YFC)
Fenwick Jackson Legacy Award, Member of the Year (Over 18) – David Harvey (Berwick YFC)
Club of the Year – Whitley Chapel YFC
Well done to all our winners!
The newly elected County Officers are:
President: Mrs Fiona Roberts
Chairman: Miss Bethany Marshall
Vice President: Mr Philip Walton
Vice Chair: Miss Katy Dixon
Junior Vice President: Mr Darren Gray
Junior Vice Chairman: Miss Anna Hindmarsh