The Scottish YFA Reunion Committee

invite you to the:-

58th Young Farmers’ Ambassadors UK Reunion

31st October – 3rd November 2014

Menzies Hotel, Irvine, Ayrshire

https://www.facebook.com/YFAScotlandReunionIrvine2014

Scottish Region YFA members look forward to welcoming you to Ayrshire, Scotland for the reunion weekend. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones!

Reunion Committee:

Chairman – Mary Gemmell (07881 883544)

Secretary – Caroline Robertson (07964 021987 - carolinejrobertson@hotmail.com) Treasurer – Robin Blair

Committee – Mary Turner, Elaine Meikle, Harold Greer Menzies Hotel, 46 Annick Road, Irvine, Ayrshire KA11 4LD – 01294 274272 Menzies Hotels Irvine - Ayrshire is a luxurious four-star hotel set just outside Irvine, Ayrshire and a mere seven miles from Prestwick airport. The hotel has 128 excellent bedrooms including top-class executive suites. The Menzies Irvine also features a spacious lounge bar, stylish Brasserie restaurant, which serves delicious, mouth-watering foods and a 9-hole golf course. http://www.menzieshotels.co.uk/hotels/scotland/irvine-ayrshire

Weekend Programme

Friday 31st October From 2pm Registration and free time Tea, coffee and shortbread on arrival

5.30 – 6.30pm Children’s meal (fancy dress as below)

7.30pm – 12am

Dinner followed by fancy dress disco. Fancy dress theme “Halloween”

Saturday 1st November

7 – 9am Breakfast

9am Coach departs for trip 5

Albert Bartlett and Summerlee Museum

9.30am Coaches depart for trips 1, 2, 3 & 4

Dumfries House Farm & Sandyford Farm

Hunterston Power Station & Lime Tree Larder

HMS Gannet & Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Dalgarven Mill & Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

4.30pm Coaches return from all trips

5.30 – 6.30pm Children’s High Tea

6.45 – 7.30pm Drinks reception

7.30pm – 1am Formal Gala Dinner (black tie) Guest Speaker – Alex Ferguson, MSP Followed by dancing to the Devas Ceilidh Band

Sunday 2nd November

7 – 9.30am Breakfast

10am Religious Service

10.30am Regional Meetings

11am Hotel check-out for Sunday departures

11.30am Coffee break

11.45am National YFA Annual General Meeting

1pm Buffet lunch then free time

7pm Dinner Followed by entertainment provided by Ali Young

Monday 3rd November

7 – 9.30am Breakfast

11am Hotel checkout for remaining guests and farewells

Saturday Trips

Trip 1 – Dumfries House Farm and Sandyford Farm Dumfries House - In June 2009, Morrisons announced a ground-breaking joint venture with The Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust to farm 700 acres at Dumfries House Estate. The Morrisons Farm at Dumfries House, Ayrshire researches how farming efficiency and sustainability can be further improved. Its aim is to become a leading centre of excellence for farming research, working in partnership with agricultural organisations and share best practice throughout the industry. The farm rears traditional cattle and sheep breeds with the first livestock being Shorthorn and Angus cattle, and some arable crops are grown for animal feed. Research projects will focus on animal feeding, housing and welfare. Sandyford Farm – Gilmour Lawrie has established a high-genetic blended-pedigree Ayrshire herd, having taken on the farm after the 2001 foot-and-mouth epidemic. The Brieryside herd are a mixture of red & white and some pure Ayrshire. Sandyford Farm milks twice a day and has a rapid-exit milking parlour with heat detectors and other management aids to help improve herd fertility. Milk is sold at a premium to First Milk on a Nestle contract, which goes to make chocolate crumb to coat Kit-Kat biscuits. Gilmour’s herd have won the Murchland Trophy for the highest placed Ayrshire herd in the RABDF Gold Cup Competition three times. The competition aims to highlight a combination of high performing high index cows along with top herd management. Trip2 – Hunterston Power Station then Lime Tree Larder EDF Energy has a visitor centre open at Hunterston B in West Kilbride. The visitor centre provides a tour where you can find out more about their nuclear power station operations and how they generate electricity. Groups will be able to come on site and explore electricity with them – seeing first-hand how they use nuclear power to provide low carbon electricity for the UK. Please note that while the visitor centre is open to everyone and is fully accessible to all, the walking tour of the station can take approximately one hour to complete and does take in lifts, narrow corridors and in some cases stairways, so may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties. ** You will be required to bring photographic identification for this visit ** Lime Tree Larder - In 2004, the Wilsons converted a disused stable at their home at Auchencloigh Farm, Kilbirnie into a chocolate-making workroom, a packaging room and an ice cream laboratory. Now they make chocolates by hand for gift boxes, wedding favours, corporate gifts and wholesale, as well as for bags and boxes sold online. During this visit you’ll get some background to the business and what the Wilson’s have done over the last nine years. This is also the opportunity to learn more about chocolate and the group will be able to sample chocolate from 5 different parts of the world. Trip 3 – HMS Gannet, Prestwick then the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr HMS Gannet at RNAS Prestwick. HMS Gannet provides 24-hour military and civilian search and rescue across a large area of Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland. On this visit you will hear about the flight operating 3 Sea King Mk 5 helicopters, the varied tasks from recovering fallen climbers in winter snow to rescuing injured fishermen up to 200 miles offshore. Additionally, Gannet SAR provides an important medical evacuation service to the many island communities on Scotland's West coast.

During this visit you will have the opportunity to have a good look around one of the distinctively painted red and grey helicopters. At HMS Gannet the aim is to have one rescue asset ready to go at any time; with a second being available within a few hours should it be needed. This allows the third to be in deeper maintenance. The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum - No visit to Ayrshire would be complete without our national Bard! The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum offers a truly unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. Set in 10 acres of the poet’s cherished Alloway countryside, the museum comprises the famous Burns Cottage where the poet was born, the historic landmarks where he set his greatest work the elegant monument and gardens created in his honour and a modern museum housing the world’s most important collection of his life and works. This visit includes where Maggie was left “scarce a stump” at the Brig O’Doon and the Auld Kirk where Tam O’Shanter “saw an unco sight”. Some of the older parts of the site, such as the Auld Kirk, Brig O’Doon and Burns Monument are accessed by steps or uneven surfaces. Level access is available at Burns Cottage and the main museum as well as along Poet’s Path and in the Burns Monument Gardens. Trip 4 – Dalgarven Mill then the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr Dalgarven Mill - The Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume is a treasure trove, created in a group of outstanding historical industrial buildings in a beautiful rural location. Beautifully restored buildings offer the visitor a chance to step into the past. Experience the sight and sound of the water wheel and the machinery of a Victorian Grain Mill. Rising through four floors and powered by a six metre water wheel, this is one of the oldest and tallest grain mills surviving in Scotland. The granaries on three floors have exhibitions which tell the story of the rural community over the last century, their work, pastimes, dress and life. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum – as per trip 3. Trip 5 – Albert Bartlett and Summerlee Museum Albert Bartlett – A fantastic opportunity to visit the Airdrie head office and main production site of Albert Bartlett potatoes, which was opened in 2002. It is the most modern and environmentally-friendly facility of its type in the world. Having high tech systems that ensure they keep waste, water and energy use down to a minimum, the hydro coolers remove field heat and extend the shelf life of their new potatoes. There are 26 lines of machinery that pack their potatoes 364 days of the year so you can find the best potatoes possible all year round! Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life - For much of the 19th century and early 20th century Scotland was a world leader in engineering; producing a vast array of machinery, tools and finished products. You will see a selection of rare and unique examples from the industry here on display. Explore the machines up close, find out about the skill involved in operating them and why Scotland was at the forefront in a great age of invention and discovery. The main exhibition hall, created in the late 1980's from the former Hydrocon Crane works, now provides an excellent space for the museum's displays and working machinery, including a huge winding engine from the former Cardowan Colliery. Outside, within the 20 acre site, there is a working tramway, with historic trams taking visitors to the reconstructed mine and the miner's cottages. The mine shows the tough conditions in which local miners had to work, and the cottages their living conditions from the 1840s to the 1980s. A short walk up a restored branch of the Monklands Canal, is the all-ages play park and picnic area.

Sunday / Monday – Other ideas for your stay

Golf The Menzies Hotel boasts a 9-hole golf course and if you fancy a round or two, please book directly with the hotel when you arrive or in advance on 01294 274272. The Hotel does have some spare clubs so if you can’t bring your own, please book with the Hotel in advance. Magnum Leisure Centre Located less than 10minutes drive from the Hotel, the Magnum Leisure Centre offers something for all the family. The leisure pool has a children’s beach area, lazy river and family slides as well as the main pool; there is a fully equipped gym; a sauna and steam cabin in the health suite; the sports hall activities include badminton, squash and table tennis and there is a soft play area for the little ones. Costs for Magnum activities can be found on their website:- http://www.kaleisure.com/facilities/leisure/magnum-leisure-centre Scottish Maritime Museum The Scottish Maritime Museum holds an important nationally recognised and varied collection of historic ships, artefacts, shipbuilding machinery, tools, small vessels, canoes, lifeboats and other fascinating items. A short drive from the Hotel, the Museum, founded on the historic and continuing importance of the sea to Scotland, opens up the past to people and allows them to explore that history, and the contribution to the world by the Scots, in terms of maritime developments and pioneering engineering techniques, The museum is accessible to all age groups including pre-5, primary and secondary students. It is accessible to all wheelchair users. http://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org Beggs Cashmere (17 Viewfield Rd, Ayr KA8 8HJ) Begg & Co draws on both a long history of weaving expertise and all that modern technology has to offer, honouring tradition, embracing innovation, making a marriage of the two. The company was established in 1866 priding itself on technical prowess, skilled craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Now combining time-honoured traditional weaving and finishing methods with cutting-edge production techniques, Begg & Co handcrafts exquisite scarves, stoles and throws that are a pleasure to touch, wear and own. www.beggandcompany.com Whitelee Windfarm Whitelee is the UK's largest onshore wind farm, located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from central Glasgow. Its 215 turbines generate up to 539 megawatts of electricity, enough to power just under 300,000 homes. With more than 130km of trails to explore, on foot, by cycle or by horse, with free parking and free entry to the onsite visitor centre, Whitelee is a great destination for a day out with the whole family. http://www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk Vikingar The award winning Vikingar! is situated adjacent to the promenade in the beautiful coastal town of Largs, and boasts views over the Firth of Clyde, the Isles of Cumbrae and beyond. Largs is about a half hour drive from the Hotel. Experience the Viking adventure first hand as the storytellers guide you through 500 years as Viking history is brought to life through sight, sound and smell. Then take your seat for an amazing 20 minute 5-screen film presentation following one Viking family through generations of turmoil, battle and adventure until the Battle of Largs in 1263. Finally enter the Viking Hall of Knowledge where multi-media technology and exhibitions continue the ‘Saga of the Vikings in Scotland’. Vikingar is accessible to all wheelchair users. http://www.kaleisure.com/facilities/leisure/vikingar

Additional information – boring but important stuff!

Late bookings - We have provisionally booked all of the hotel rooms and any rooms we do not fill will be released back to the hotel after 10th September 2014. We will make every effort to accommodate anyone booking late however we cannot guarantee that the hotel will be able to accommodate you and this may require a supplement. Children’s Facilities - Please note that the children’s price includes child meals taken in a separate dining area on Friday and Saturday evenings. On Sunday evening, children will dine with the main group. If you have more than 2 children requiring beds in your room, please contact the Secretary. Late Arrival - If you anticipate arriving after 7pm on Friday 31st October, please advise the Secretary in advance so that a late meal can be arranged. Allocation of Rooms and Trips - Rooms and trip choices will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Some trips can only accommodate limited numbers and some trips may be cancelled or changed if there are insufficient bookings. Cancellation - Should you have to cancel your booking, please contact the Secretary by 10th September 2014 otherwise full payment may have to be forfeited. Single Room Supplement - There is a single supplement of £25 per person, per night for people requesting a single room. Unless specifically requested, all members travelling alone will be sharing a twin room and you may specify with whom you would like to share. Hotel Bar - All drinks purchased in the main bar, after the function suite bar has closed, will have to be charged to your room. Extend your stay - The Hotel has kindly offered a special rate for those wishing to arrive early or stay for an extra night which is £35 for B&B; £55 for DB&B. Please mention the YFA Reunion when you contact the Hotel for this rate. Car Parking - Car parking is free at the Hotel. Travel Options – Some websites are noted below for ease of reference. If you require any assistance in making travel arrangements, please contact the secretary. http://www.stagecoachbus.com http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search http://www.poferries.com http://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/belfast-cairnryan http://www.glasgowairport.com http://www.glasgowprestwick.com Local Taxis Kenny, Irvine – contact Kenny on 07979 505668 Craig Bilham, Irvine – contact Craig on 01294 222622 / Mobile: 07971 858845 Changes to the Programme Please note that changes to the programme will be notified on the reunion Facebook page:- https://www.facebook.com/YFAScotlandReunionIrvine2014

Young Farmers’ Ambassadors UK

Annual General Meeting

Sunday 2nd November 2014

Menzies Hotel, Irvine

1. Introduction

2. Apologies for Absence

3. Minutes of the previous AGM

4. Matters arising from the minutes

5. Correspondence

6. Executive Committee Meeting

7. Election of National Office Bearers

8. Regional Reports

England & Wales

Northern Ireland

Scotland

9. Election of Officers for the 2015 reunion

10. Any other business

UK Young Farmers Ambassadors 57th Annual General Meeting

The Palace Hotel, Buxton Sunday 27th October 2013

MINUTES National Chairman: David Stevenson, Scotland National Secretary: Isobelle Robinson, England Welcome A welcome was extended to all members and guests and attendance recorded in the attendance book. A thought for our friend Sally Young who was unwell and unable to attend this year’s reunion and a card was circulated for some ‘Missing You’ Messages. 1. Apologies for Absence Apologies for Absence were received from: Sally Young, David and Linda Brown, Christine Hope, Paul Worrall, Glen Davies, Russell Carrington, Alison Jones, Margaret Borrill, Sam Hawkes, Pauline Armstrong, Richard and Kate Megginson, Graham and Olive Wallace, Alison P, Stephanie Fulton, Ann and Derek Redpath, Helen Ervin, Noel Hemphill, Joan Green, Peggy Amos, Pauline Armstrong, Rhiannon Dafydd, Heledd Rees, Brian Fell, Moly Burk. 2. Adoption of the Minutes of the 2012 Annual General Meeting The minutes of the 56th UK YFA AGM, held in the Best Western White Horse Inn, Londonderry, Northern Ireland on Sunday 28th October 2012 were adopted. Proposed by: Peggy Amos Seconded by: Christine Cooper. 3. Matters arising from the Minutes The website had not progressed due to commitments of Eric Crozier and Derek not being very well, and Sally Young was looking into some funding for the website and she was to be contacted when well enough and also with regards to the updates that had been done to the constitution in the minutes, but never actually updated the document, the new chairman and secretary to look into for the next year’s AGM. 4. Correspondence There were no items of correspondence. 5. Executive Committee Meeting The Executive Committee Meeting was held on Saturday 26th October 2012, at 6pm. The items discussed included: (1) The update on the website was to be obtained from Sally with regards to the Grant Application. (2) The UK YFA constitution requires to be updated. The amendments made over the years are noted in the minutes but the changes have not made to the actual document. The new Chairman and Isobelle would look at for 2014 AGM. 6. Election of National Office Bearers The retiring chairman David took the opportunity to thank the Buxton reunion committee for a superb weekend.

Chairman: The chairman, David Stevenson, had completed 2 years and it was England and Wales turn to elect a Chairman. Huw Williams was proposed by Dai Jones and seconded by Tony Walker and Huw was duly elected for a 2 year term. Secretary: The secretary, Isobelle Robinson was elected in 2012 for a 2 year term, so remains in office for another year. It was noted that Northern Ireland will provide a secretary as per the rota adopted in 2011.

7. Regional Reports - England and Wales Reported by Dai Jones

It gives me great pleasure to give the annual England & Wales YFA Report. Firstly I would like to

congratulate YFA stalwart Delme Harries on being given the honour of Life Vice President of NFYFC and

also Life Vice President of Wales YFC both accolades thoroughly deserved. Also congratulations to James

Cowen on being runner up in the Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year competition.

Last December the England & Wales YFC Discovery Selection day took place in Stratford upon Avon where

the quality of applicants was fantastic and YFA member Donna Tavenor was chosen as leader for the

Global Youth Ag Summit trip to Canada. Unfortunately not all the places were filled but the vacancies we

re-advertised and in January the YFA conducted telephone interviews resulting in all places being filled.

In July 2 out of 3 members chosen for the Canada 4H trip had to drop out. As Canada were struggling to find a third member to send to the UK it was decided on this occasion to send and receive just 2. The 1 vacant place was advertised on Face book for just 24 hours and the response was tremendous with 12 applicants. The YFA was asked to organise a mini selection day which we held in Stafford and the successful candidate was Alice Bird from County Durham who had a fantastic time in Canada. A total of 11 incoming exchangees came on the NFYFC programme and I’m sure all of them enjoyed their visit to our shores.

In May the NFYFC AGM was held at Blackpool where I presented a cheque of £3,300 on behalf of England & Wales YFA to the NFYFC President Matt Baker and I also presented the YFA scholarships and PowerPoint trophy.

In July I attended the Royal Welsh show, where I presented a cheque of £350 on behalf of the England & Wales YFA to Wales YFC, this being the first year that the YFA has contributed directly to the Wales YFC International Exchange Programme.

The European IFYE conference took place in Monmouth in August and congratulations to Alison, Mary and team for organising such a successful event, also the Rural Youth Europe Autumn Seminar was held in Malvern recently.

The England & Wales YFA is represented at NFYFC Council weekend and during the last year a working party has been set up to review and discuss certain problems with the exchange programme. We now have 2 YFA members in each of the England & Wales areas who are willing to be coordinators and to help and advise the County Organisers.

The Discovery Programme 2014 has recently been launched with some new trips. An under 18’s tall ships sailing trip; a volunteering trip to Ghana; skiing to France and a short trip to Amsterdam. Also in the pipeline is a possible exchange trip to Montana in 2015 and the European Rally is being held in Wales next year.

It just leaves me to thank to Buxton reunion committee for organising a fantastic weekend. I look forward to seeing you all in Irvine next year.

Ulster YFA Reported by: Linda Steel

After taking a month to recover from our reunion the winter got off to a great start with a Roving Supper on Friday 7th December. Almost 40 members navigated their way around County Down to the homes of Willie Annett, Helen Ervine, finishing at Trevor and Claire Woods with a surprise visit from Santa who had a little gift for everyone.

In January our annual dinner at The Vines Restaurant, Garvagh attracted members from all over the world as everyone came dressed in something relating to the country they went to on exchange. After a lovely dinner, sponsorship cheques were presented to the outgoing exchangees, then the real fun began as members competed in table top Olympics and had a go at playing the didgeridoo. Who knew some of our members were very competitive especially at singing!!

In February it was all change at our AGM held in Loughry College, Cookstown. The following office bearers were elected: Patron – John Cromie, Chairperson – Sam Hawkes, Assistant Chairperson – Thomas Lennox, Secretary – Stephanie Fulton, Assistant Secretary – Claire Woods, Treasurer – Jane Kirkpatrick, Assistant Treasurer – Wesley Henderson, PRO – Susan Christie, Joint Web Master – Derek Quinton and Eric Crozier, IFYE Representative – Linda Steele. Committee members – David Hull, Shirley Walker, Willie Annett, Helen Ervine and Janette Stirling. The AGM was followed by presentations from returning exchangees George Shaw – Norway, Stephanie McCollam – USA and Stuart Rea – Australia.

The YFA had their very own Mad Tea Party and Bake off in Desertcreate WI Hall in Cookstown. After a cake decorating demonstration, members culinary delights were put to the test before everyone tucked in to all the sweet treats before the long awaited results were given out.

August saw our Annual Summer outing at Castlewellan Forest Park where members of all ages enjoyed a few ‘wet’ games, walks around the grounds and some even attempted to get lost in the maze. More members joined us as we headed to Rockmount Golf Club, Carryduff for an evening meal.

Four YFCU members enjoyed the YFCU European Rally in Tipperary; five travelled further a field on long term exchange and five enjoyed short term exchange trips, two to Scotland and Wales and one to England.

In July some members enjoyed the short trip to the European IFYE conference in Wales. Another fun and eventful week was had by all those who attended and we would once again like to thank everyone who helped make the week so successful.

We would like to thank this year’s committee and organisers for the warm welcome to Buxton. We have all had a very enjoyable weekend and look forward to meeting up with everyone again at the 58th UK Reunion.

Scotland YFA Reported by: June Forsyth

The first event of the year was the Annual General Meeting held on Friday 9th March in Carnbo hall, Kinross. The following people were elected: Chairman: Richard Wilson; Vice Chairman: Andrew Baird; Secretary: June Forsyth; Treasurer: Mary Turner; Newsletter Editor & IFYE Contact Member: Sally Young; Committee: Marion McPherson, Kirstie Black, Heather McDougall, Sheena Aitken, Paul Fraser, Lizzie Mackie & Harold Greer.

The evening also provided the opportunity for the previous year’s exchangees to present the highlights of their trip. An increased number of people are going out on exchange this year, with 19 Young Farmers going on exchange trips. They received their YFA grant cheques, this included four delegates going to the European Rally and three attending the Spring and Autumn seminars.

On Wednesday 12th June, YFA hosted the 2013 incoming delegates for the day. Richard met the 13 delegates in Edinburgh & the group then travelled to Gaindykehead, North Lanarkshire, where they were given an interesting tour of the beef finishing unit, by kind permission of the Brown family. After having lunch at Gaindykehead, the group headed onto Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow before having a brief visit to Whitelee wind farm, where they tested how many people it needed to make a chain around one turbine base…answer was 12 & ½ ! The evening meal was kindly provided by the district before the host families came to pick up their exchangee.

The drinks reception at the Highland Show has now become an annual event, once again we held the reception in the Young Farmers Centre on the Friday evening. Approx. 60 people, including members, anniversary delegates and incoming exchange’s enjoyed a few drinks and a good catch up with friends old & new. We had people from far & beyond joining us this year, Mary Geissler, originally from Scotland & previously a YFA member, who now lives in Austria was keen to join in the reminiscing & joined us for the evening. Next year we are hoping for the more the merrier, so if you are in the area or at the Highland Show, please come along on the Friday evening and join us.

The 6th of July was the day for our annual fund raising cycle ride around Loch Katrine, Stirlingshire. The event was supported by a small group of YFA members and friends. Those taking part had a great time, the views were lovely & the weather fantastic, and luckily it was one of our many great summer days this year.

In July, 12 Scottish members attended the 55th European IFYE Conference in Wales. I believe a great week was enjoyed by all & the committee provided lots of activities and tours to keep everyone busy!

I am sure that many of you know Sally Young & know that she couldn’t be with us this weekend; we wish her all the best for a speedy recovery.

We have held a grand raffle this year for the first time, to try & raise funds for the association. It has been well supported & hopefully will go on to be an annual success. Our next event will be the AGM in March, we are having this on a Sunday afternoon to try & encourage as many people as possible to attend. It will be a social occasion, a chance to meet new & past exchangees & hear of their adventures.

On behalf of the Scottish YFA I’d like to thank Alison, Margaret, Sandra & the committee, for all their hard work & effort that’s gone in to organising another great reunion weekend.

8. Election of the Office Bearers for the 2014 Reunion Chairman: Mary Gemmell, Secretary: Caroline Robertson, Treasurer: Robin Blair were proposed. An invite was extended to all to The Menzies Hotel, Irvine for the weekend 31st October 2014 to 3rd November 2014. Another fun packed weekend being planned and promised by Mary. 9. Any Other Business An update from Mary Roberts on IFYE and the 2013 Wales conference was a great success. Future Reunions will be held as follows:- Germany 19th -26th July 2014 Scotland 15th -22nd August 2015 Estonia 2016 New attendees were encouraged to have a look at what was on offer. The world conference 2013 was happening this month in Thailand and some attendees were going to it from the weekend. Martyn Quayle thanked Alison and the committee for a wonderful weekend and everyone showed their sincere appreciation.

The England and Wales outgoing exchanges PowerPoint presentations were being shown over the weekend. Isobelle said she had photos form re-unions since 1985 if anyone wanted to have a look; they were available over the weekend. The collection at the Church service raised £287 for the Land Army. A final thank you to everyone or the weekend was made and to the retiring Chairman David for his 2 years in office. The meeting was declared closed at 12.30pm

The Reunion Committee are very grateful to everyone who has offered their support to make this weekend so enjoyable:-

(Correct at time of going to print)

Walkers Shortbread Zoetis

Tunnocks of Uddingston Galloway Lodge Preserves

GTR Contracts Rexroth, Bosch Group

A & L Meikle, Moscow Garage YFA Scottish Region

James Wilson & Co, Berryhill, Galston R & L Miller, Dalry

Euan P Foster Joinery, Hurlford Menzies Hotel, Irvine

J & S Montgomery, Lorabar Tithebarn

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