Monday 22 June 2015

Wednesday 17th June - G4S Dog Demonstration

Members were treated to a great meeting by the men at the G4S security company situated in Luton Hoo. 

Members were shown three different type of dogs: 
Dogs who search for explosives
Dogs trained to find drugs 
Dogs who are trained for security purposes 

The evening began with a demostration from a dog and his handled who was trained to find explosives. 



Then members were shown a demostration of a dog searching for drugs. G4S are lucky to have a diverse environment for training and so these dogs are able to be trained for a wide range of circumstances. 

After the demostration by a handler members got to have a go. 



Afterwards members were shown the dogs kennels and the different dogs used for the 3 different types of work. 

Finally members saw a demonstration of a dog used for security. They even got to have a go wearing the padded sleeve and allow the dog on command to grab hold of the sleeve. 


Sunday 14 June 2015

Biggleswade YFC Rugby Competition - Saturday 13th June

For the first time ever Biggleswade Young Farmers hosted a touch and contact Rugby Competition! 

Silsoe had a touch rugby team who competed against Biggleswade YFC, Woburn YFC and Biggleswade Rugby Players.

Silsoe's team consisted off Ben, Tom, Will, Callum, Jack, Tom, Andrew, Will , Martin, Jim, Philip and Kirsty. 


Overall the team came 3rd which was brilliant! 

Alongside the touch rugby there was also a contact competition which Silsoe were unable to enter but Biggleswade and Woburn battled it out and Woburn won. 

After the game members all stayed around for a few drinks, a chat and the award giving!  

Come Dine With Me Competition

On Friday evening Silsoe Young Farmers hosted their round of the Beds YFC Come Dine With Me. 

6 Silsoe members (Jack,Fraser,Tom,Alice, Kirsty and Leah) , 6 Leighton Buzzard and 2 judges sat down to enjoy a sports themed dinner. 



Starter was the Pre match snack - a beef and Stilton mini pie served with roast veg.  



Afterwards member were treated to half time refreshments which consisted of Tommy H's homemade lamb and mint and sweet chilli burgers , severed with chips , onion rings and salad. 

Finally the desert - a champions cup!! A chocolate mould (made using a balloon) filled with cream and strawberries with fresh scones!!



After dinner members participated in a quiz and a game of charades which saw a draw between 2 teams, so a decider was needed!!

After 3 arm wrestles and 8 people planking on the floor for nearly 5 minutes a team of 3 Leighton Buzzard members and a judge were crowned the winners and given their medals! 

Silsoe YFC would like to thank Diane and Nigel Barnes for allowing us to use their home to host the evening! 

We hope Leighton Buzzard members (and the judges) enjoyed themselves 😃


Saturday 6 June 2015

Wednesday 3rd June - Farm Tour and BBQ at Clayhill Farm , Westoning

This weeks meeting was kindly hosted by  a Silsoe YFC advisory member and his wife , one of our Club Leaders. 

Nigel and Diane had been busy preparing their farm for not only Silsoe members but also Biggleswade YFC members to come and have a look around. 



Whilst Nigel talked to us about his new solar panels, his wheat and rape crops and showed us some of his new machinery....



.... Diane was busy running the BBQ with the help of Emma.