Carmarthenshire’s young farmers excel in public speaking competition

ON Saturday, (Nov 24) the Carmarthenshire YFC English Public Speaking Competition was held at Nantgaredig Primary School. Members competed in the reading competition (Under 14s), Junior Public Speaking (Under 16), The Braintrust Competition (Under 21) and the After-Dinner Speaking competition (Under26).

Carmarthenshire YFC wish to thank Nantgaredig Primary School for the use of their School, for the stewards for making all competitions run smoothly, and to the trainers who gave up their time to help and train our members. A big thank you also to the four judges: Mrs. Edna Davies (Reading), Miss Katie Davies (Juniors), Peter Llewellin (Brainstrust) and Mrs. Karen Jones and Mrs. Rhiannon James (After-Dinner).

The Results were as follows:

Reading Under 14:

Southern Area Challenge Shield Winners: Llanfynydd YFC

Howard & Margaret Roberts Cup presented to the best individual in the Reading Section: Megan Bryer, Dyffryn Tywi YFC

Juniors Under 16:

Tegwyn Lloyd’s Challenge Shield Winners: St Ishmaels YFC

Winner of the Ronnie Ll. Roberts Cup for the best individual performance in the Junior Section: Nia Thomas, St Ishmaels YFC

Braintrust Under 21:

The Mary Kay Davies Cake Stand Winners: Office Team

Winner of the Nantybwla Shield for the best individual performance in the Intermediate Section: Efa Jones, Llanfynydd YFC

After Dinner Speaking Under 26:

Winners of the late Col. Sir Grismond Phillips Challenge Trophy: Penybont YFC

Winner Of The Elonw and  Gareth Phillips Shield for the best individual performance in the Senior Section: Iestyn Owen, Capel-Arthne YFC

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