The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is unveiling a plaque to commemorate the Land Army Girls on Friday June 26 at the Anglesey County Showground.
“The FUW, together with the local community, has raised enough money now to have a plaque made and it is to be placed very aptly on the Anglesey County Showground, home of the Anglesey Agricultural Society,” said FUW Anglesey county executive officer Heidi Williams.
“As in World War One, young women were called on to work on the land and the Women’s Land Army (WLA) was re-formed in July 1939.
“Their work was vital as so many men were sent to war. The work was hard and the young women usually worked in isolated communities. Many lived in hostels or old farm workers’ cottages, often without running water, electricity or gas and for this we want to commemorate them.
“It is understood that this is the only plaque of its kind in Wales to honour the ladies who gave their valuable service to agriculture during the war,” added Mrs Williams.
The event will be followed be a vintage parade, tea party and a visit from “Parti Canu Ysgol Henblas”.
“We would love to hear from anybody with an interest or connection to the Land Army Girls and who would like to attend the event and our war veterans are of course also most welcome to join us,” added Mrs Williams.
For more information please phone Heidi Williams on 01248 750250.