BOW and District Young Farmers’ Club celebrated its 80th birthday with a Dinner and Dance at the Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum.

Some of the YFC members who attended Bow YFC 80th dinner and dance. AQ 0668
Some of the YFC members who attended Bow YFC 80th dinner and dance. AQ 0668 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Beth Dawn, Marilyn Daw and Lily Pym at the YFC dinner and dance. AQ 0632
Beth Dawn, Marilyn Daw and Lily Pym at the YFC dinner and dance. AQ 0632 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The event was a sell-out, with more than 140 people attending for a splendid meal and disco afterwards.

Joseph Dunn, Amelia Duffin, Jaz Keast and Harrison Dobleheadon. AQ 0643
Joseph Dunn, Amelia Duffin, Jaz Keast and Harrison Dobleheadon. AQ 0643 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Elaine Short from Chulmleigh YFC, Hannah Male from Honiton, Jess Ladd from Cheriton and Tedburn, Charlotte Bass from Newton Abbot and Chloe Branson from Bow YFC. AQ 0650
Elaine Short from Chulmleigh YFC, Hannah Male from Honiton, Jess Ladd from Cheriton and Tedburn, Charlotte Bass from Newton Abbot and Chloe Branson from Bow YFC. AQ 0650 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were speeches by Club President Roger Pennington and the Secretary Ben Bolt.

Grace was given by Joe Dunn and an auction by William Hopper and Chairman Sam Dunn.

From left, Cameron Vooght from Newton St Cyres, Amy Taverner from Newton St Cyres, Chloe Eyles from Newton St Cyres, Georgina Hill from Bow and Jack Pickard. AQ 0678
From left, Cameron Vooght from Newton St Cyres, Amy Taverner from Newton St Cyres, Chloe Eyles from Newton St Cyres, Georgina Hill from Bow and Jack Pickard. AQ 0678 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Three young ladies at the Bow YFC dinner and dance. AQ 0647
Three young ladies at the Bow YFC dinner and dance. AQ 0647 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Three young ladies at the Bow YFC dinner and dance. AQ 0659
Three young ladies at the Bow YFC dinner and dance. AQ 0659 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Thanks went to local companies Andrew Symons, South West Fixings, Sam’s Cider, The Railway Inn, Jonathon Woods Vets, DTR garden services and others who donated to the auction.

The auction raised £1,365 and £503 was raised from the raffle.

Some of the boys at Bow YFC dinner and dance. AQ 4666
Some of the boys at Bow YFC dinner and dance. AQ 4666 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Guests at the Bow YFC 80th dinner and dance. AQ 4661
Guests at the Bow YFC 80th dinner and dance. AQ 4661 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

All the profits will be donated to North Devon Deaf Children’s Society, Royal Devon Hospital’s Charity and FCN.