BOW and District Young Farmers' Club held a dinner and dance to mark its 65th anniversary year.

The event, held at the Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum, was attended by more than 120 former and current members, leaders, friends and guests.

Guest speaker was Jilly Greed, a fourth generation beef producer farming with her husband, Edwin, at Thorverton, near Exeter.

She is the director of a public relations company, One Voice Media, is vice-chairman of Beef South West and one of the founders of recently-formed "Ladies in Beef".

Club social secretary/press officer, Hannah Palfrey, told the Courier that the event went very well, adding that everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner.

She added: "Everyone was very busy chatting to old friends and catching up. There were still people talking until very late."

Hannah expressed her thanks to Mrs Greed for her speech, to all who attended and, particularly, those who took along photographs from club activities and events during the previous 65 years.

Since it began, the club has raised thousands of pounds for many charities, organised many fun events for members, taken part in competitions, organised educational and informative talks for members and much more.

Young people, aged 10 to 26 years, are invited to join the club and further details can be obtained from the club secretary, Alice Giles on 07791 805066 or the club chairman, Edward Quick on 07969 388869.

Bow YFC will be holding a disco at Spreyton Village Hall, from 9pm to 1am on Friday, November 12.

Admission will be £5 for YFC members over 16 and £7 for over 18 non members. ID will be required and right of admission is reserved. For further details, contact Becky on 07974 042947.

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