It’s been fun so far at BYF, swimming was a laugh even though the Dorking pool is boring, when there are 16 of you and almost nobody else it’s not too bad.

On indoor games night everybody liked the clam game best, it’s noisy, I wonder if that’s why.

Then we had the AGM, our new club officers are

Sherri Harding - secretary,

Suzie Brint – chairman,

Sophie Clowser - vice chairman

and our club leader is Helen Clarke.

We agreed that membership fees would stay at £35 a year which is really cheap.

The next week we went to Loseley Farm, it was a horrible evening and really dark and rainy which put some parents off driving but those of us who made it had a great time. The chef, Mr Cheeseman showed us how they made the cakes, we had a chocolate fudge cake to decorate then. There were chocolate curls, flakes, fudge topping and chocolate chips and our cakes were twice as big by the time we’d piled on the toppings! Ryan had most of the fudge topping all over him, it was cool and we brought the cakes home, they were delicious.

Next we had a video and a talk from the UK headquarters of the Sepilok Orang-Utan appeal. The babies are cute. Did you know that Orang-Utan means man of the forest and we share 96% of our genes with them? BYF adopted an orphan baby called Naru and we have a photo of him and an adoption certificate, we’ll get newsletters about his progress and more photos and everyone wants to buy the Sepilok calendar.

Last week we went to tae kwon do, and we learnt how to fight off an attacker who grabbed us round the neck or by both our arms, we were shown how to use the attacker’s strength against him. We also learnt some basic kicks and punches and we saw the black belts demonstrate stuff an expert can do, it was impressive.

So come and join in!!!!!!!!!

17 November 2004

Cowpie Rally 2004

The Cowpie Rally 2004 has finally been cancelled. Although efforts to re-schedule this popular event have been made it has not been possible to re-arrange it. The next Cowpie will be held next year on May 8th.

5 June 2004

Cowpie Revisited

The Cowpie Rally 2004 has been re-scheduled for Sunday August 22nd. Most of the activities and stalls have been able to move their dates and sterling efforts by Surrey Young Farmers means this fun day out for all the family will now take place after all. Keep an eye on more news on the web.

17 May 2004

Cowpie Country Show Cancelled

The very popular Cowpie Country Show, attended by some 20,000 people and held off Snowerhill Road, Gadbrook, Betchworth has been cancelled due to the waterlogging of the fields. Attempts to drain the field have been unsuccessful and with more rain expected in the next 48hrs, Surrey Young Farmers have had to cancel the event.

It's a particular blow to the Brockham Young Farmers who have been working very hard to rear chicks and get competitions ready in time for the weekend. Helen Clarke said, "It's such a disappointment for the children. They have looked forward to this event for so long and they have produced some very exciting pieces for the competitions."

Some consolation is at hand. There is to be a Young Farmers Fun Day on 23rd May to be held at Norbury Park Farm, Mickleham from 2.00pm until 5.00pm.

The events already planned for the Funday will take place but the competitions and chick rearing scheduled for the Cowpie will be held at the Funday.

More details of the Funday to follow.

6 May 2004

In preparation for the Cowpie on 9th May Rachel Wright rears a couple of rather camera shy chicks!

Brockham Young Farmers have high hopes of taking more prizes at this year's event in Betchworth.

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Brockham Young Farmers 'Tower of 20s'

This term Brockham Young Farmers Club has chosen to support ‘ The Fountain Centre’ at St. Luke’s Cancer Centre, Guildford.

The Fountain Centre provides a caring environment for patients newly diagnosed with cancer, offering holistic complementary therapies and an information facility. There are books and videos to be borrowed, and staff and volunteers are on hand to answer questions and give reassurance. This is only one of two such centres in the country and a much needed resource.

Each member has pledged to fill a smartie tube with 20p pieces, with the help of friends and members of family. To reach our modest target of £100, we simply need to build a tower of twenty pence pieces one metre high.

With about 20 collecting tubes out, we can expect to meet and exceed our original goal to help improve the facilities for people living with cancer in and around Surrey.

Join in our 'Tower of 20s' campaign - all you need is an empty Smarties tube! If you or your organisation would like to be involved with the 'Tower of 20s', please contact Brockham Young Farmers either by phone or email and make a difference.

Rachel Wright

April 2004

For more information on The Fountain Centre:

Royal Surrey Hospital at www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/

The Fountain Centre at www.fountaincancersupport.com/

Preparing for the Cowpie Show 9th May 2004

Young Farmers all over Surrey are getting ready for the Cowpie Show. Last year Brockham was a new club and it was the first Cowpie for the members and the leader, but we were very enthusiastic! It was a very busy day because the same few members were doing nearly all the competitions and so we had a packed schedule.

We rushed from one place to another and in between had to dash along and check our ducks were okay.

It was a very good day for us! Brockham were 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the junior animal rearing. We won every single prize! Brockham also won the sand sculpture competition and the face painting. We came second in the collage, painting and pebble paperweight competitions.

The tug of war was great fun and we still won our heat in that!!!

So we are all keen to get started on this year's competitions.

We will have our new rugby shirts in BYF navy and heather colurs, there are more of us and we've got a bit of experience, so watch out the rest of Surrey!

BYF Laura Clarke winning design on Cowpie 2004 programme cover

At the Indoor rally (which is a sort of warm up for the Cowpie), held in November ar Merrist Wood, BYF did really well. Sophie and Chris Clowser were 2nd and 3rd in the novelty cake competitio, Laura Clarke was 2nd for her design for the competition schedule cover and Brockham were first for their club write up which will appear in the Cowpie programme.

But best of all, the cover for the Cowpie programme, which thousands of people will buy, was designed by BYF Laura Clarke who won the design competition!!

Jennifer Clarke

February 2004

Indoor Rally

At the Indoor Rally the young farmers had 30 minutes to dress one another as scarecrows with items that they had brought with them. (Ed. Wouldn't have thought it takes that long - my daughter only takes 5 minutes! - only kidding!). Ruby dressed Jennifer Clarke and Sarah dressed Chris. A similar competition will be held at the Cowpie Show on May 9th in Betchworth, but this time it will be on the theme of Star Wars.

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Halloween Party 2003

For Halloween, the Young Farmers held a spooky party. But the Flour Cake game proved to be a little messier than intended!

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