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Beryn Hughes, Berwyn Hughes, Ceris Anna and Cynan and all the staff at the Llew Coch, Dinas Mawddwy with FUW Head of Policy Dr Nick Fenwick[/caption]
The Meirionnydd branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has hosted six successful breakfast functions as part of the FUW’s Farmhouse breakfast week campaign (January 21 – January 28).
Over 150 people attended the breakfast functions, which were held on Saturday, January 21, at Castell Hen, Parc, Y Bala, Monday, January 23, at Canolfan Siop y Pentref, Llanfrothen, Wednesday, January 25, at Llew Coch, Dinas Mawddwy, Thursday, January 26, at Marchnad Dolgellau, Friday, January 27, at Tymawr, Carrog, Corwen and Saturday, January 28, at Neuadd Llanegryn, Tywyn.
The aim of the campaign was to raise the profile of Welsh produce and get politicians, key stakeholders and the general public round the breakfast table to highlight the important role the food and drink sector plays in their everyday lives.
“We built on the success of previous years in Meirionnydd, and for the first time held 6 events – up from 4 last year! Again we are grateful to everyone for the support and co-operation, and of course to those who sponsored the events,” said FUW Meirionnydd County Executive Officer Huw Jones.
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Ladies in charge of breakfast at Neuadd Llanegryn, Tywyn(l-r) Glesni Davies, Geunor Davies, Nesta Jones, Bethan Roberts - FUW Insurance Services Ltd. Account Executive and Meinir Owen[/caption]
Joining the breakfasts throughout the week were Simon Thomas AM, Prys Morgan Head of Operation HCC, Llyr Huws Gruffydd AM and North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones.
The Meirionnydd branch also managed to raise over £1,785 for the 6 breakfasts, for the FUW President’s charity BHF Cymru.
Mr Jones added: “We are absolutely delighted with the amount of money we have managed to raise for this worthy cause and there is still money coming in.”