The Pembrokeshire branch of the Farmers’ Union hosted two farmhouse breakfast functions as part of the Union’s Farmhouse Breakfast week (Monday 21 - Sunday 27 January 2019), which brought the local community together and gave those joining the breakfast a chance to have a chat with local Dementia advisers.
The breakfasts were held on Tuesday 22 January 2019, at Canolfan Hermon, Hermon and Friday 25 January 2019, at Crundale Hall and were joined by Heather Harrison and Maxine Ford, who work for Alzheimer’s Society Cymru covering all of Pembrokeshire offering support and information about dementia.
“These breakfast events were about showcasing the most important meal of the day in a bid to raise awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of breakfast and the huge variety of top quality farm produce available in Wales – but it was also a great opportunity to bring the local community together.
“We loved having everyone there and I thank all those who supported us this year either by cooking, sponsoring produce or helping us raise money for our worthy charities ,” said FUW Pembrokeshire CEO Rebecca Voyle.
The breakfasts also raised a fantastic amount of money for the FUW President’s charity appeal - just under £1,200 - with all the proceeds being split between Alzheimer’s Society Cymru and Farming Community Network.
“We were delighted that Heather and Maxine joined us for breakfast as well, which gave our members the chance to have chat about Dementia.
“It was great to have members and friends of the Union coming together, being a part of what we do, and sharing their thoughts and worries about the state of the industry, telling us their stories and helping us to understand how we can help each other,” added Rebecca Voyle.
The County office wishes to thank Brooksgrove Farm, Calon Wen, Carn Edward, Messrs Curtis, Langdon Farm, Fred Hughes & Son Butchers, Hywel Vaughan, Llwyncelyn, Melony Richards, FUW Insurance Services, Morrisons, Haverfordwest, Messrs Rogers, Coland Rise and Tesco, Haverfordwest who sponsored the breakfast.