PEEBLESHIRE JAC will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year, and will host various events, and publish a commemorative book. The club has asked that any past members with stories to tell submit the following information to be included in the anniversary book:

  • Full name (including maiden name)
  • Years spent in the club, and whether you held any office bearer positions
  • A favourite picture that sums up your time in the club
  • A write up of 100-150 words about something you did during your time in the club that shaped the person you are today
  • If you found love within the club, or another Young Farmers club

This information should be sent to peebleshirejac@hotmail.co.uk, along with any other pictures you may have from your time in the club that you would like to be included in the book.

During 2019, the club will also hold a celebratory summer ball, on May 25, at the West Linton Green, in a marquee, as well as a grand open stockjudging, at Lanark Market, on September 21, which will include plenty of well-known stock.

Further information can be found by contacting the club email address.

EAST KILBRIDE YFC will launch its 75th celebratory year with a dinner dance at the Crossbasket Castle, on Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Tickets are £40 and are available from Margaret Bryson, 07749 007706.

A family fun day will be held at Mains Farm, Eaglesham, on July 6, 2019, while a ladies afternoon tea will be held at East Kilbride Sports Club on Sunday, September 1, 2019.

A concert will be held in February, 2020, and practices for this will begin in September 2019.

To keep up-tp-date on these events, visit East Kilbride Young Farmers on Facebook, or for more information on the anniversary events, contact Margaret Bryson on 07749 007706.

CELEBRATING ITS 75th anniversary in July 2019 is Brechin YFC, which will celebrate with a dinner dance at Mains of Ardovie Farm, Brechin, on July 20.

Invites for this event will be sent out in the near year.

A night of entertainment will be held on Saturday, February 2, to raise funds for the dinner dance.

For more information, contact assistant secretary, Ashley Spark, on 07907 407007.

IN JANUARY 2019, Harray YFC will celebrate its 80th anniversary, with a dinner dance set to be held on January 19.

For more information, contact the club at harray.yfc@outlook.com

KINROSS JAC will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2019, with a dinner dance set to be held on November 9, 2019.

FORFAR JAC will host its 75th anniversary in 2019, and will host a dinner dance to celebrate at the Reid Hall, Forfar, on January 19.

DUMFRIES AND Galloway's Lower Nithsdale YFC will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2019.

STRATHEARN JAC in Perthshire will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2019.