Cumbrian Young Farmers chair wins service to community award

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 14:28 · Archive

Abigail Graham, Cumbria Young Farmers County Chair, has been recognised at the Cumbria Women of the Year Awards with the Service to the Community Award.

Graham was invited to attend the awards lunch alongside other nominees. The awards were established in 1990 by Juliet Westoll to support the work of Barnardos at Barrows Green, Kendal. Viscountess Whitelaw is patron of the event, which aims to honour the often unsung heroines of the county who work devotedly for the good of others.

Graham has worked tirelessly for the young farmer community, not only during her year in office as County Chair but throughout her time as a young farmer.

Collecting her award, Graham commented: 'I was incredibly surprised and honoured to receive the Cumbria Women of the Year Award for Services to the Community. Much of my voluntary work has been through Young Farmers, where I've had the privilege of meeting so many inspirational people.'

She added that Young Farmers is an organisation that has shaped who she is and given her opportunities she never imagined possible. 'Seeing young people grow in confidence, develop new skills and form lifelong friendships is incredibly rewarding,' she said.

How it is being reported

• Cumbria YFC county chair honoured at Women of the YearCUMBRIAN Abigail Graham who has worked tirelessly for the young farmer community was recognised at this year's Cumbria of the Women of the Year Awards.Cumberland News · 13 Nov, 14:05
• Cumbria YFC county chair honoured at Women of the YearCUMBRIAN Abigail Graham who has worked tirelessly for the young farmer community was recognised at this year's Cumbria of the Women of the Year Awards.Whitehaven News · 13 Nov, 14:05
• Cumbria YFC county chair honoured at Women of the YearCUMBRIAN Abigail Graham who has worked tirelessly for the young farmer community was recognised at this year's Cumbria of the Women of the Year Awards.NW Evening Mail · 13 Nov, 14:05
• Cumbria YFC county chair honoured at Women of the YearCUMBRIAN Abigail Graham who has worked tirelessly for the young farmer community was recognised at this year's Cumbria of the Women of the Year Awards.Westmorland Gazette · 13 Nov, 14:05

In this story: Abigail Graham · Young Farmers · Cumbria · Juliet Westoll · Viscountess Whitelaw · Barnardos

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