Club Officers
Luke Morgan
Chairman
As 3rd generation of my family to be part of Wick YFC, I’m delighted to be elected as Chairman for a third year. From my earliest childhood memories with grandad on his tractor, studying agriculture at Pencoed College and Mechanisation at Lackham, Wiltshire; farming’s always been my way of life. Having driven Combines in Western Australia I then embarked on a tour of New Zealand, I now manage the family farm’s arable production whilst continuing part-time for R&L Anthony.
As Chairman of Wick YFC I hope to build on our successes of last year, strengthening our bond within the community, enhancing our image within County & Wales whilst ensuring an efficient and effective communication structure. We’ve an excellent core strength within Club, let’s elaborate on that and most importantly let’s continue to work together and enjoy the YFC journey.
Michael Mitchell
Vice Chairman
This is my secound year as a member of Wick YFC and will be my first in my new role as Vice Chairman.
I have been involved with agriculture since a young age. My dad works on a farm and when I was younger I used to go to work with him whenever I could. During my early teens I began working on the farm during the weekend and school holidays. This gave me the drive to pursue a career in agriculture. I studied agricultural engineering at Lackham College in Wiltshire for 3 years where I achieved a level 3 diploma in Land Based Technology. In 2015 I started working for Frank Sutton Ltd where I then went on to complete a 3 year apprenticeship before becoming a qualified agricultural technician.
I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to become vice chairman for this year. I am looking forward to supporting Luke in his role as Chairman. I hope to contribute to the club by building on our current strengths and skills therefore ensuring the continuing success of previous years.
Alisha Major
Secretary
This is my 7th year as a member of Wick YFC and my 3rd year as Club's Secretary. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my YFC experience having previously been Club’s PR & Promotions Officer for 2 years, and having created their website as part of my Duke of Edinburgh Award. I've competed successfully at both NFYFC and Wales level representing Glamorgan at the Royal Welsh Show and Winter Fair on numerous occasions. I'm currently Publicity Officer for Glamorgan YFC.
I’m incredibly honoured to be elected Secretary of Wick for a 3rd year and look forward to continuing the challenges of the role from supporting not only our Chairman but Club as a whole, most importantly working together as a team, ensuring we, as a Club, enjoy every second of the year ahead.
Hollie Jones
Junior Treasurer and Joint PR
This is my 7th year as a member of Wick YFC having joined at age 10. I’m currently studying A Levels at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd. I’ve enjoyed my YFC experience immensely having competed in many competitions from bricklaying, wool handling, stock judging to public speaking & entertainments, successfully representing Glamorgan on numerous occasions at both the Winter Fair and Royal Welsh Show.
The opportunities within YFC are endless, my confidence has grown enormously particularly within public speaking having thoroughly enjoyed last year’s Brainstrust competition debating topical news issues. I’m very much looking forward to expanding my skills set undertaking the role of Junior Treasurer for a second year as well as continuing as Club’s PR for a third year.
Lucy Roberts
Joint PR
Having been a member of Wick YFC for 6 years, I've enjoyed every minute having successfully represented County at Wales level on numerous occasions at Public Speaking and Dance. Last year I was honoured to compete at the NFYFC finals in Art.
I am thoroughly looking forward to the role of PR where I hope to bring an added dimension to the club.
Rhianna Jones
Minute Secretary
This is my 5th year as a member of Wick YFC and I’m delighted to be elected as Club’s Minute Secretary again at only 14 years old. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the last 4 years winning the Junior President’s Cup in my first year and receiving acknowledgments within stock judging, cooking, bricklaying, piano, drama, craft as well as representing County at the Wales Eisteddfod Finals in dance. My hobbies include drawing, piano as well as helping on my dad’s farm. I’m very much looking forward to being Minute Secretary for a third year and enhancing the skills I’ve learned within the YFC movement.
Charlotte Thomas
President
I am honoured to become the new Club President to Wick & District Young Farmers. Both my parents were involved in Young Farmers with my Father in Wick and Mum in Maendy. To continue the tradition I joined at the tender age of 14, it has provided me with a plethora of new skills that I’ve carried with me for life! I have worked along side our Club Presidents as far back as Miss EC Bruce who’s Father, Colonel Bruce, was the very first President when club was founded in 1936. I consider it to be a privilege to be walking in their footsteps. Since joining I’ve not looked back, it’s enabled me to participate and represent Club, County, Wales and National on numerous occasions, travel the Country and made a great foundation of friends along the way.
I have now held every office in YFC as well as Miss Rally Queen, Miss South Glamorgan, Miss NFYFC and Wales YFC Treasurer for the Girls Committee! My recent role as Club Leader for the past 20 years has put me on the right track for my forth coming responsibilities as President, and I’m looking forward to supporting Club with the same enthusiasm as my predecessors.
If you would like to know more about the amazing work that the voluntary organisation of the Young Farmers provides, from the varied programme of competitions to the tremendous social aspect, please feel free to contact us! You will always find a warm welcome at Wick YFC. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet up, learn new skills, have fun and gain confidence at the same time!
We are looking forward to celebrating our 85th year as the longest running club in Wales (who have continued to meet during the War as well as during the recent pandemic!) Long may we continue
Alex Edwards
Club Leader
Having spent over a decade as a member of Wick YFC & as a previous Chairman, I’m delighted to be appointed Club Leader. I’ve worked in agriculture from a very early age and attended Lackham College in Wiltshire spending a year working in Ireland.
I was recently elected as Chairman of Events & Marketing for Glamorgan YFC, a role which I'm very much looking forward to undertaking. I’m also a partner & manager of a beef & sheep farm specialising in quality beef & lamb production for high end supermarkets. Having thoroughly enjoyed being Chairman of Wick YFC I look forward to supporting members on their YFC journey.
Tom Edwards
Club Leader
Tom joined Wick YFC at age 11 and has been both our Chairman and Stock Judging Captain. As a member Tom was an incredible asset to us within Public Speaking, Drama, Fencing, Carpentry, Brains Trust and Stock Judging to name a few. He’s been Junior Stockman of the Year and represented County in Public Speaking & After Dinner Speaking. He has captivated audiences on numerous occasions with his charismatic performances, particularly playing the role of a dame. As Killdare in the Club’s production of Tick Tock he was outstanding winning Best Actor, indeed last year he undertook his debut as Director of our drama production where he earned a nomination for Best Director! His carpentry skills are second to none; his spectacular design and construction of the infamous plane measuring 30ft wide by 10ft tall and equally his pirate ship during our annual entertainments will remain in everyone’s memory for many years to come.
We are so pleased to have Tom as our Club Leader, he brings a deluge of experience and expertise to the team
Lloyd Harris Thomas
Club Leader
Lloyd joined Wick YFC aged 12 and has been Chair twice, Rally Rep & Stock Judging Captain. During his 14 years Lloyd achieved enormous success & accolades for Club, County & the Wales Federation having competed at Nationals & Wales level in stock judging. He represented Club at the Wales Entertainment finals, competed in carpentry at the Royal Welsh and again represented Wales in the Choir as well as Disco Dancing finals at the National AGM in Blackpool. Lloyd is also County Rally Chairman for Glamorgan YFC, a post he has held for the last 3 years.
We are delighted to have Lloyd on board, he brings a plethora of knowledge, proficiency & experience giving Club yet another dimension & strengthening our position for the future. His patience & level headed demeanour make him an excellent role model for our members.
James Morgan
Club Leader
Coming Soon
Tori Powell
Club Leader & Senior Treasurer
I’m Victoria Powell, a Club Leader of Wick Young Farmers. This is my 6th year with Wick since returning to YFC after studying a BSC International Equine and Agricultural Business Management and MSC Real Estate at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. I’m currently working as a Wills and Trust Manager.
Jon Thomas
Club Leader
As third generation of my family to be a member of Wick YFC, I feel extremely privileged to have followed in my grandfathers & fathers footsteps as a current Club Leader. Having been a club member for many years both as a competitor and Club Chairman, YFC provided me with confidence & many skills. These have proven extremely useful whilst establishing my own agricultural/transport business 10 years ago & indeed in its day to day running. YFC has always been a big part of my social life, having been on 5 National AGMs & attended many a barn dance. I've met many interesting characters over the years & made many great friends through YFC.