24 Jan 2024

FUW breakfast week raises over £17k for Wales Air Ambulance

04 For Immediate Release 24 January 2024

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has raised £ 17,509 for the Wales Air Ambulance throughout its annual farmhouse breakfast week in January (15 -21 January 2024).

Over 35 events were held across Wales with members and politicians alike enjoying the delicious, nutritious and sustainable breakfast produce on offer, whilst catching up on farming matters with FUW staff and officials.

FUW President Ian Rickman said:

“We have enjoyed another successful breakfast week and I thank all the staff, members, volunteers and our politicians across Wales for their incredible support. Together we have raised an incredible amount of money for this very important charity that saves lives across Wales every single day.

“In addition to raising an incredible amount of money for the Wales Air Ambulance, we were also able to highlight the crucial role our farmers play in keeping the wheels of our rural economy turning and showcasing the wide reach our industry has. We must not forget all the reasons why farming matters - in an economic, environmental, social and cultural sense.

“Without a thriving farming industry, which ensures there is food on our tables that we can afford, our future and that of our children would certainly be a bleak one.”

Dr Sue Barnes, Wales Air Ambulance Charity Chief Executive, said:

“Our heartfelt thanks go to the FUW and its members who are raising funds for, and awareness of, our charity.

“We are acutely aware of how important our service is for the rural and agricultural communities of Wales. As a pan-Wales service, we aim to deliver the best possible lifesaving care across our country, however, at the same time recognising the differing needs of our rural and urban communities.

“Our charity is working hard to ensure our vital work can continue, not just for the here and now, but for our future generations. Our commitment and connection to rural Wales is, and always will be, incredibly strong.

“We also recognise and give thanks for the invaluable contribution that the farming community makes to Welsh society, as well as the quality produce that is enjoyed here in Wales and around the world.”

Contact Information

Anne Dunn
Head of Communication
FUW Ltd. Group
07706 333880
anne.dunn@fuw.org.uk

Notes to editors

Captions:

Anglesey

FUW Anglesey breakfast 1: FUW and Llangefni Rugby Club staff who prepared over 80 breakfasts!

FUW Anglesey breakfast 2: 11 year old Hector Rowe, Head Boy of Ysgol Caergeiliog looking forward to his delicious breakfast.

Brecon and Radnor

FUW Brecon and Radnor breakfast: A much enjoyed morning having breakfast in the FUW pavilion on the Royal Welsh Showground.

Caernarfonshire

Hendre Feinws breakfast: Gwenan Roberts was delighted to serve some of the 130 who came to her kitchen at Hendre Feinws, Y Ffôr, Pwllheli.

Neigwl Plas breakfast: Meirion and Rhian serving Jet and Emlyn at Neigwl Plas, Botwnnog, Pwllheli.

Caffi Y Fron breakfast: Liz Saville Roberts enjoying a breakfast with members at Caffi Y Fron, Y Fron, Caernarfon.

Carmarthenshire

FUW Pontyates breakfast 1: A busy morning for the Carmarthen team in Pontyates

FUW Pontyates breakfast 2: FUW President Ian Rickman, Plaid Cymru Adam Price MS, FUW Carmarthen chair Ann Davies, Wales Air Ambulance Communications and Engagement Manager Laura Slate, Plaid Cymru Cefin Campbell MS and FUW Carmarthen county executive officer David Waters.

FUW Gwynfe breakfast: members enjoying their breakfast at Gwynfe Hall.

FUW Gwynfe Hall breakfast (l-r): Eurgan Llewellyn, FUW Carmarthen Administrative Assistant, David Waters FUW Carmarthen county executive officer and Joyce Owens, FUW Carmarthen Senior Administrative Assistant

Ceredigion

Ffostrasol breakfast: First breakfast morning at La Calabria restaurant Ffostrasol, members enjoying a chat, coffee and full breakfast.

Devil’s Bridge Hall breakfast: Members enjoying their breakfast at Devil’s Bridge Hall

Felinfach breakfast: Everyone enjoys a full farmhouse breakfast and coffee at Felinfach breakfast

Denbigh and Flint

Brecwast Ffermwyr - Llangwm-2: FUW Gwennan Williams, Helen Jones, FUW Denbighshire County Chairman Gwion Owen, Llyr Gruffydd MS, Councillor Gwennol Ellis and FUW Denbigh and Flint county executive officer Annest Llwyd

Cefn Meiriadog breakfast: James Davies MP, FUW Denbigh and Flint county executive officer Annest Llwyd and Gwennan Williams

Glamorgan

Aberthin Breakfast: A busy morning discussing farming matters and enjoying a great start to the day. Members enjoyed meeting Hannah Thomas ITV Wales who joined the event.

Gwent

Cwm Farm Shop breakfast (l-r): Joel James MS, Charlotte Llewellyn FUW Glamorgan Chair, Lorraine Howells FUW Glamorgan President, Gemma Haines Deputy County Executive Officer Gwent and Glamorgan

Ty Oakley Farm breakfast: Fantastic support from not only members but the local community. A great opportunity to meet with MS's and MP's and discuss concerns surrounding the future of agriculture

Meirionnydd

Brecwast Cwmtirmynach (l-r): Rhys Richards Wales YFC Chair joined us for breakfast along with Gwenno Davies, Heledd Williams and Gwion Rowlands (Meirionnydd vice chair).

Llanuwchllyn 2: Children from Ysgol O M Edwards, Llanuwchllyn enjoying some yogurt for breakfast.

Trasfynydd 2: Ieuan the chef and Sarah from Cross Foxes, Trawsfynydd.

Montgomeryshire

FUW Montgomeryshire breakfast 1: Wyn Williams FUW Montgomeryshire deputy chair with -Montgomeryshire YFC County Chairman Alun Tudor-Thomas and Katie Tudor-Thomas.

FUW Montgomeryshire breakfast 2: FUW Montgomeryshire chair Iwan Pugh Jones enjoying his breakfast

Pembrokeshire

FUW Crundale breakfast: Gerwyn William FUW Pembrokeshire Chair & PC James Warren

FUW Crundale breakfast 2: Sam Kurtz MS, Gerwyn Williams FUW Pembrokeshire Chair & Paul Davies MS

FUW Hermon breakfast: Children from the local Cylch join the FUW for breakfast