SAYFC recently hosted the National Junior Speechmaking final in the Members' Pavilion at Ingliston, courtesy of RHASS.

The event featured a judging panel that included Briony Harcus, Bruce Lang and Richard Oxley, who praised the exceptional standard of competition across all nine teams. Special thanks were also extended to Jane Strawhorn and national vice chair Jillian Kennedy, the question masters, for challenging the teams with their insightful questions.

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Best proposer (outwith winning team), Max Wyllie from Mauchline YFCBest proposer (outwith winning team), Max Wyllie from Mauchline YFC

Final results

1, Harray (purple) YFC: Hannah Thompson, Beth Fisher, Elsa McIntosh; 2, Kilmaurs YFC: David Goldie, Paul Smith, Lynn Smith; 3, Stranraer and Rhins YFC: James McGarvie, Olivia Turtle, Ruth Turtle.

Individual awards, outwith winning team:

Best opposer: Ruth Turtle, Stranraer & Rhins YFC.

Best proposer: Max Wyllie, Mauchline YFC.

Best chair: David Goldie, Kilmaurs YFC.

Best overall speaker: Elsa McIntosh, Harray YFC.

While the speechmaking competition was being judged, the National Junior Quiz Final took place. Thanks were given to Sheena and Munro for preparing the quiz and testing the junior members' knowledge, and to Jillian Kennedy for serving as question master. SAYFC also expressed gratitude to Euan Bremnar, Anne Craig and Jane Strawhorn for their assistance throughout the day with stewarding and support.

First place in the junior quiz was from East Mainland YFC, (L to R) Beth Fisher, Erin Brown and Aiden StoutFirst place in the junior quiz was from East Mainland YFC, (L to R) Beth Fisher, Erin Brown and Aiden Stout

Quiz results:

1, East Mainland YFC: Erin Brown, Aiden Stout, Beth Fisher; 2, Ayrshire YFC: Lynn Smith, Louise Kerr, David Goldie; 3, Biggar YFC: Cate Leiper, Ben Graham, Ryan Adamson.