This year, the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs is celebrating its 75th anniversary and, over the coming week, members past and present are gearing up for the finale weekend of festivities.
With last-minute preparations under way for the Stayin Alive @ 75 concert weekend, it is a big moment for one of Scotland’s biggest youth organisations.
The Courier looks at what is in store.
Friday November 29
Anniversary dinner dance
The anniversary dinner dance will be held at the Glasgow Thistle Hotel and is open to all past/present members including supporters, family and friends.
Tickets for this event are priced at £30, which includes a four-course meal, a live band and prizes up for grabs in an auction.
Money raised from the auction is going into the Willie Davidson Fund, which will be helping the development of clubs from next year.
Tables will be made up of 10-11 guests. Those wanting to be at a specific table are asked the make this known when they RSVP. For details call Carol at the national office on 0131 333 2445 or email carol@sayfc.org.
Saturday November 30
Exhibition
This event will be held at the Glasgow SECC during the afternoon. On show will be old scrapbooks, handbooks, accounts and literature showcasing 75 years of Young Farmers’ history.
Stayin’ Alive @ 75 concert
Starring more than 350 current and past members, the glittering event is designed to showcase talents which extend far beyond the field.
The audience will enjoy scenes, dance troupes, choirs and comedy.
This concert will be all-singing and dancing, including instrumental entertainment and comedy sketches as members past and present from throughout Scotland come together.
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, and £10 concessions.
The After Party
Continue celebrating SAYFC’s 75th anniversary at the After Party at Glasgow’s SECC. Tickets are £8 if purchased before the night or £10 on the door, with the doors opening at 9pm.
This event is open to Young Farmers, friends and family, but no under-18s will be allowed entry.
Tickets for all of the above mentioned events are available from the online SAYFC Shop (www.sayfc.org) or by sending a cheque to YF Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NE.
For more information contact the national office on 0131 333 2445.
Cookbook launch
These will be on sale during the Saturday afternoon at the exhibition, or can be bought at the concert.
They are priced at £10 and feature hundreds of past and present Young Farmers’ favourite recipes.