Hundreds of photograph entries by Pembrokeshire pupils for a countryside themed calendar will be on display at the Farmers' Union of Wales stand during this week's Pembrokeshire county show (August 14-16).
The photograph competition, organised by the union's Pembrokeshire county branch and sponsored by local organic milk producers Trioni Ltd, invited children aged between four and 18 to submit photographs taken within Pembrokeshire depicting one of three categories - Farm Life, The Countryside and Wildlife.
The photographs taken by the winner and runner-up of each category and age group have now been made into a 2013 calendar which will be sold in aid of the FUW president's charity Cancer Research Wales during the show.
FUW president Emyr Jones, who was impressed with the effort made by the pupils, said: "The competition was a roaring success, attracting hundreds of entries from across Pembrokeshire.
"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," added Mr Jones.
One of the judges, FUW Pembrokeshire county vice chairman Hywel Vaughan, said: "The standard of entries was very high and presented the judges with a tough task when it came to choosing the winners.
"I would like to thank every single child who entered the competition and to tell them that without their participation the contest would not have been such a success".
"I would also like to thank the schools up and down the county who have assisted the FUW in the running of this competition," added Mr Vaughan.
FUW Pembrokeshire county executive officer Rebecca Voyle, who was the driving force behind the initiative, said: "I am so proud of all the children who participated in this competition.
"The calendar is a great credit to the young people in this county. It will make a fantastic Christmas present and it is never too early to start your shopping," added Mrs Voyle.
"We would also very much like to thank our sponsors as their financial support has helped to cover some of the production costs which means that more of the cover price can be donated to the charity."
In the category for 4 -11-year-olds the farm life section was won by Rhys Davies, of Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, Fishguard, and the runner-up was Morgan Evans, of Cilgerran Church in Wales VC School, Cilgerran.
The countryside section was won by Jessica Balfour, of Maenclochog C P School, Maenclochog, and Iwan Thomas, of Ysgol Y Frenni, Crymych, was runner-up.
Winning the wildlife section was Sophie Philipsen, of Maenclochog C P School, and Jessica Balfour, also of Maenclochog C P School, was second.
The winner and runner-up in the 12 -18-year-old farm life section were Georgia Lewis, of Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest, and Owen Morris, of Ysgol Bro Gwaun, Fishguard; Tyler Miller, of Pembroke School, and Molly McHarg, of Greenhill School, Tenby, were the winner and runner-up of the countryside section and Gabrielle Swales, of Milford Haven School, and George Grove, of Greenhill School, were selected as winner and runner-up of the wildlife section.
Emily Silvester, of Ysgol Y Preseli, Crymych, was an additional winner as her entry was selected for the front cover photo of the calendar.
All winners will receive a £15 gift voucher, a copy of the calendar, goody bag, free entry ticket to the show and a £25 cheque for their school or college.
The runners-up will receive a £10 gift voucher, copy of the calendar, goody bag, free entry ticket to the show and a £15 cheque for their school or college.
The calendars are available to buy at the FUW stand during the show and from the FUW Pembrokeshire county office for £5 each.
