Club of the Month

Name of Club:

Llanbrynmair & Carno YFC, Montgomery

Number of Members:

33

Where you Meet:

Carno Community Centre / Ysgol Gynradd Llanbrynmair

Describe your Club in 3 words:

Young, Enthusiastic & Optimistic

Favourite Club Night Activity:

Bubble Football – Held in Carno on the football field in the summer, the members thought it was such a laugh and great fun!

Carno Windfarm Tour – Members were educated about our local windfarm, currently consisting of two phases and then had the opportunity to go inside one.

Pizza & Quiz Night – The members made a variety of interesting pizzas and ate them whilst doing a quiz.

Fundraising Accomplishments:

The club’s annual September car wash raised £420.

A bingo night held in January raised £420 for the DPJ Foundation.

Llanbrynmair & Carno YFC Club dinner raised £1100 this year.

Work Within the Community:

The Club organises activities at both Llanbrynmair Show and Carno Show each year. Last year, they organised sports at Carno show and an egg throwing competition at Llanbrynmair Show.

Favourite Competitions:

The Club compete in the Field Day, Eisteddfod, Stockjudging, Public Speaking and Rally competitions annually. They really enjoy competing in the county Rally where their members take part in many competitions such as flower arranging, dancing and speed shearing.

How do you use the Welsh Language:

During meetings, matters are discussed in both Welsh and English, as the majority of the members speak Welsh as their first language. However, some members are learning Welsh and so we ensure we are inclusive and that everyone understands.

Fun Facts:

This year, the club held their first Club Dinner & Dance in six years, with a total of 96 attending the meal!

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