About – Sussex Young Farmers Clubs Federation

About Us

Everything you need to know about Sussex Young Farmers

About Us

Sussex Young Farmers Federation has 5 Senior Clubs and 5 Junior Clubs. Led by young people, for young people, Sussex Young Farmers Club is for anyone aged 10 to 26.

If you have a love for agriculture or an interest in the countryside and rural life then Young Farmers is definitely for you. You don’t need to be involved in farming to be a member either, but a love for the countryside is what brings everyone together!

We are part of the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs which is one the largest youth organisations in the UK. You can find more information and contact details below:

Our People

County Chair – Brooke Kelly (Hailsham)

Vice Chair – Matthew Smith (Forest Row)

Vice Chair – Sconaid Wastie (Lindfield)

Administrator – Debbie Wood

Development Officer – Mary Masters

Sussex YFC Locations

Chailey YFC

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Chichester YFC

Chichester Young Farmers Club is a club welcoming anyone with an interest in meeting like-minded people aged between 14-26. We are open to all, farming and non-farming members alike. We meet every Wednesday for social evenings, farm visits and other activities.

For more information please contact us via the club email – Chichester.yfc@gmail.com or look out for our Instagram @chichester.yfc

Forest Row YFC

Forest Row and District Young Farmers covers the surrounding villages and area. We meet on a Thursday evening at 7.30pm, mostly at Trinity Hall in Colman’s Hatch, but meeting locations do vary. We take members 18+ and have a mix of members from all different aspects of life with a connection to the countryside. “You don’t have to be a farmer to be a young farmer”.

We enjoy a wide range of activities including farm walks, dog walks, talks/demos, sailing, bowling, dart’s and badminton to name a few. We enjoy competing in county events and joining other clubs for meetings and events. We regularly assist with the running of local events and run terrier racing with our equipment built by members. We also run the Hatfield fete after party which we are hoping can become an annual event.

We like to have fun and have a good laugh together, creating friendships and fun memories. Those with an interest in the outdoors and the countryside will enjoy every minute.

For more information find us on Instagram @forest_row_yfc or on Facebook ‘Forest Row Young Farmers’ or email us at forestrowyfc@gmail.com

Hailsham YFC

Hailsham Young Farmers club has members from 16-26, we meet every Wednesday evening throughout the year and take part in lots of competitions and social events within the county. For anyone interested in farming and the countryside Hailsham YFC is a great place to make friends and have fun.

For more information find us on Facebook ‘Hailsham Young Farmers’ or our Instagram @hailshamyfc or contact hailshamyfc@gmail.com

Lindfield YFC

Lindfield Young Farmers are based in and around the Lindfield area of Sussex. We are a senior age club taking members aged 16+. We mostly meet every other Tuesday evening and run many different activities both farming and non-farming based. We are not a purely agricultural club and enjoy getting out to see, try and learn a variety of new skills, events and activities. Popular club nights have included Bird Box making, Pumpkin Carving, Night time Maize Maze, a lifeboat station visit, Rounders & BBQ, a treasure hunt and the occasional pub quiz. We also hold the annual ‘Wivvy’ ball each October and take the lead in organising the South of England Show stand for Sussex biennially.

You can find out more about our club and what we get up to on Facebook ‘Lindfield Young Farmers Club’ and Instagram @LindfieldYFC or email lindfieldyfc@gmail.com

Heathfield YFC (Junior)

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Plumpton College (Junior)

Plumpton College YFC is open to all Plumpton College students. The club meets on Tuesday evenings during term time. Meetings include laser quest, pancake making, Stock Judging, rounders and dodge ball. We also compete and take part in events with other clubs across the county.

For more information contact Mary Masters at mary.m@btconnect.com or ring 01273 517824

Pulborough (Junior)

Pulborough YFC are based at the college farm at Brinsbury and has members aged 10 – 16 years old. We meet fortnightly, 7-8.30pm (term time only). Activities include all livestock handling tasks with cows, sheep and pigs. We also do other activities like quizzes, bowling, rock climbing and stock judging.

For more information contact Richard.Butterfield@chichester.ac.uk or ring 01243 786321

Ringmer & Lewes (Junior)

Ringmer & Lewes are Sussex YFC’s newest club for Junior members. It is for anyone aged between 10 to 16 who has an interest for the countryside and much more. If you would like to make friends with similar interests and take part in fun activities linked with the countryside and farming then Young Farmers is definitely for you!

The club is run by Mary Masters, our County Development Officer, who is a vital member to the Sussex YFC team!

If you require any further information please contact Mary Masters on 01273 517824 or email mary.m@btconnect.com

Steyning (Junior)

Steyning Young Farmers Club meets on Tuesday evenings during term time at least fortnightly at various locations in our area. We organise fun and educational activities including farm visits, talks, hands-on activities, social events and games. We currently have a younger membership aged from 10-16 but do cater for the older member as well.

For further information, contact Charlotte Weller via email charlotteweller@hotmail.com or call 07791165136.

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With over 25,000 members and 644 clubs, the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK.

Led by young people, for young people, Young Farmers’ Clubs provide anyone aged 10 to 26 with a fantastic chance to meet lifelong friends, learn new skills, make a real difference to the local community and even travel the world!

If you’re interested in becoming a part of this unique group of people, find out more about becoming a member. And don’t worry, you don’t have to be a farmer – in fact you don’t have to know anything about farming, all you need is a sense of adventure and a love of the countryside!

Sussex Young Farmers

Plumpton College

Plumpton

East Sussex

BN7 3AE

Tel: 01273 892101

Email : sussexyfc@plumpton.ac.uk

You don’t need to be involved in farming to be a Young Farmer – just someone who appreciates the countryside and enjoys rural life. If you would like more information about joining your nearest Young Farmers’ Club, click here.

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