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Former FUW president Bob Parry (far left) and current FUW president Glyn Roberts (far right) join the land army girls of Anglesey to commemorate their achievements.[/caption]
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FUW Anglesey county executive officer Heidi Williams and FUW president Glyn Roberts (both back row) celebrate the work of the land army girls at the memorial plaque presentation.[/caption]
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93 –year-old land army girl Sybil Hammond unveils the memorial plaque[/caption]
The tremendous effort made by the land army girls of Anglesey during the first and second World War have been commemorated with an official plaque by the Farmers’ Union of Wales.
The plaque, which was sponsored by the Anglesey branch of the FUW and local community, was revealed on Friday June 26 during an official ceremony on the Anglesey agricultural show ground.
“We can never thank the land army girls enough for all their hard work, tenacity and determination to feed this country by working the land during the first and second World War. This plaque shows our respect and offers just a small token of our appreciation,” said FUW Anglesey county executive officer Heidi Williams.
The event was well attended and offered a fantastic opportunity for former land girls to share their memories and reminisce about the time they spent on the island working the land. Among them was 93-year-old Sybil Hammond, who made the journey from the Isle of Wight, to join her former comrades and officially reveal the plaque.
“Even though it was difficult what we had to do during the war – we were proud to do it. I must thank the FUW for recognising our efforts here on Anglesey with this plaque and I can say that it is more than I could have ever hoped for,” said Mrs Hammond.
Following the official plaque unveiling, visitors saw a vintage tractor parade and enjoyed light refreshments prepared by the FUW county office whilst catching up with old friends.
“I would like to thank all our sponsors for their very kind donations which have helped to make this day so very special for many and also those who have travelled so far to be here with us,” added Mrs Williams.
Bringing the event to a close was the Ysgol Henblas choir who delighted young and old with their songs.