YFCU floral art finals 2018

Competitors put together a display with the theme ‘Duet.’

Under the watchful eye of Judge Karen Frew, competitors showed off their creativity and flair as they delicately placed flowers, foliage and other accessories to craft stunning arrangements.

Over 400 competitors had taken part in the floral art heats and it was a remarkable achievement for the finalists to showcase their artistic ability at the prestigious agricultural event.

YFCU president, James Speers was on hand to announce those that placed and Karen Frew presented the awards to the winners.

12-14 age category - 1st place Lucy Rodgers, Spa YFC; 2nd place, Amy Smyth, Coleraine YFC; 3rd Amy Gregg, Glarryford YFC.

14-16 age category - 1st place, Emma Mills, Randalstown YFC; 2nd place, Cara Millar, Coleraine YFC and 3rd place, Katie Marshall, Castlecaulfield YFC.

16-18 age category - 1st place, Dione Stewart, Kilrea YFC; 2nd place, Lauren Millar, Moneymore YFC and 3rd place, Connor Woods, Annaclone and Magherally YFC.

18-21 age category - 1st place Racheal Lamont, Coleraine YFC; 2nd place, Emma Rodgers, Spa YFC and 3rd place, Jill McCaughern, Glarryford YFC.

21-25 age category - 1st place, Gemma Dickey, Randalstown YFC; 2nd place, Rosalyn Magee, Spa YFC and 3rd place, Lynsay Hawkes, Seskinore YFC.

25-30 age group - 1st place, Sarah Thompson, Randalstown YFC; 2nd place, Janet Broome, Spa YFC and 3rd place, Melissa Millar, Kilrea YFC.

The floral arrangements were then moved to the Healthy Horticultural area where they will be exhibited for the duration of the show.

The association would like to take this opportunity to thank Karen Frew for judging the competition.