A teenage Austrian exchange student was given a proper Welsh welcome by 100 young farmers from across Clwyd.

In an effort to improve her English, Katerina Lehner, 18, swapped her family’s 50-acre fruit farm for a 400-acre dairy unit in Flintshire.

She was hosted by Cilcain YFC members Mark, Daniel and Louise Evans of April Rise farm, Flint .

They decided to introduce her to the county’s young farmers by hosting a BBQ and farm walk.

The young farmers who have become serial winners

Welcoming Katerina Lehner (third from right) was Cilcain YFC secretary Mali Jones (fourth from right) and her club colleagues
Welcoming Katerina Lehner (third from right) was Cilcain YFC secretary Mali Jones (fourth from right) and her club colleagues

Mum Rachel said: “It was a fantastic sunny night and everyone enjoyed themselves

“We would like to thank the NFU Wrexham and Flintshire branches for giving a donation towards the event.”

Clwyd organiser Eleri Roberts and county president Erina Roberts were delighted with the turn-out, which saw YFC members converge on April Rise from across the county.

The BBQ and farm walk was attended by 100 young farmers from across the Clwyd federation
The BBQ and farm walk was attended by 100 young farmers from across the Clwyd federation
Enjoying the warm weather
Enjoying the warm weather
Some of the younger members
Some of the younger members