MEMBERS of the Meirionnydd branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales have received the Owen Slaymaker Award, which is given annually to the county branch that has best promoted the interests of members and the FUW.

Meirionnydd’s county executive officer Huw Jones and administrative assistant Ffion Edwards received the award, presented in memory of former FUW Carmarthenshire county secretary and county executive officer Mr Slaymaker.

It recognises the county executive officer who uses every opportunity to effectively raise the union’s profile through organised events, functions and meetings.

Presenting the award, FUW president Glyn Roberts said: “The Meirionnydd branch has been exceptionally pro-active in 2016 and has hosted a wide range of events and activities for members, as well as promoting the work of the union in their local press and on social media.”

The county branch had a busy and successful start to the year, hosting a special meeting to introduce the new EID Cymru system, holding five farmhouse breakfast functions and arranged a farm visit for then Prime Minister David Cameron to Tyfos Farm, Llandrillo.

In addition the branch arranged hustings in the Meirion Dwyfor constituency for the Welsh Assembly elections, attended the Meirionnydd YFC Rally at Tyncelyn, Dinas Mawddwy, and continued to build on their relationship with the YFC through sponsored events.

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