The Farmers’ Union of Wales president’s chosen charities - Ty Hafan and Ty Gobaith - will be the winners thanks to a national children's competition organised by the union to design a Christmas card with a farming theme that attracted hundreds of entries.
A selection of cards will form a colourful centrepiece to the FUW's stand at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells on December 2 and 3 where the public will be able to purchase the winners’ cards in packs of 10 for £5 with the proceeds going to the children’s hospices.
The cards are also available to buy from FUW county offices throughout Wales or by mail order from the union's head office in Aberystwyth.
FUW president Emyr Jones said: "The competition was a great success again, attracting hundreds of entries from across Wales.
“I would like to thank every child who entered the competition and tell them that without their participation the contest would not have been such a success. I would also like to express my gratitude to the staff at the schools up and down the country that assisted the FUW in the running of the competition.
"It gave children in urban and rural areas of Wales an opportunity to connect with the farming industry and express their thoughts in a creative and colourful way. I believe it is vital that we as farmers maintain a strong link with young people so that they understand the way that food is produced in this country."
The competition was split into two categories - English and Welsh designs. The Welsh category was won by 10-year-old Elizebeth (correct spelling) Evans of Narberth CP School, Pembrokeshire, whose design shows a variety of farm animals in a wintery barn.
The winner of the English category was five-year-old Tilly Edwards of Caerau Primary School, Maesteg, whose design shows a merry Christmas cow with a glittery hat and tinsel decorated tail.
Both win a £30 gift voucher for themselves, a packet of the cards depicting their design and a £50 cheque for their school.
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The winner of the English category was five-year-old Tilly Edwards of Caerau Primary School, Maesteg, whose design shows a merry Christmas cow with a glittery hat and tinsel decorated tail.[/caption]
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The Welsh category was won by 10-year-old Elizebeth Evans of Narberth CP School, Pembrokeshire, whose design shows a variety of farm animals in a wintery barn[/caption]