Support from Pembrokeshire YFCs after Sally Allen, dies in A40 crash
Sally was a member of Martletwy YFC - where she excelled in public speaking and stock-judging - and had spent the previous evening in the show's members tent with her friends, said the 'heartbroken' club in a tribute on Facebook.
Sally was 'endlessly caring, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing supportive and joyful person,' her loving family said. (Image: Family photo)
They added: 'Sally was the warmest, most loving person and with her big beaming smile she would light up the room. She was always very generous with her hugs and free with her advice. She was a friend to everyone, young or old.
'Sally's family are heavily involved in our club, with brother William and sister Issie also being active members. Sally's Mum Kate is an active leader and her Dad Richard an ever-present helper."
The club subsequently passed on the thanks of Sally's family for the kindness and support they have received from everyone.
The family described her as 'a much-loved sister', a 'treasured daughter' and a 'beloved granddaughter' and added: "In only 18 years of her life, she touched the hearts of so many people."
Sally is remembered as 'the warmest, most loving person'. (Image: Family photo)
Tonight, Monday July 28, representatives of bereavement charity Sandy Bear will be at the Martletwy YFC Hall at Cresselly to offer support, while a book of condolence will be at the hall from tomorrow, Tuesday July 29.
A book of condolence has also opened at Greenhill School, Tenby, where former pupil Sally was a member of the school's successful showjumping team.
Sally enjoyed horseriding and her day-to-day life at home in the riverside community of Cresswell Quay. (Image: Family photo)
Pembrokeshire YFC is now working with agricultural sector mental health charity, the DPJ Foundation, along with Sandy Bear, to ensure that support is available to all YFC members in Pembrokeshire and across the wider YFC community.
Describing Sally as a 'cherished member of Martletwy YFC' and 'a much-loved part of our YFC family', the organisation reminded members: ' If you have been affected by this news, please don't hesitate to reach out.
"Support is available through Wales YFC's Designated Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer, or the NFYFC's Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@nfyfc.org.uk.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Powys County Times
Mid Wales quilters end Royal Welsh Show week with exhibition
Carno Community Centre was buzzing with visitors last weekend. People came from near and far to visit the annual Quilting Exhibition, which is put on by the Maldwyn Quilters every year. Group chair, Chris Smith, said: 'We are a quilting group based in Carno Community Centre, we meet throughout the year, and every July we hold our annual exhibition. "This year our members have excelled and done us proud, producing a lovely selection of quilts and craft items." For many years, patchwork and quilting had gone out of fashion, something with Chris says is mainly because it was associated with years of 'make do and mend'. But in the last 30 years, the popularity of all handicrafts has gone from strength to strength, and many people are now involved in craft work. Chris continued: "Manufacturers have become aware of these trends and have responded by producing specialist equipment and beautiful fabrics. "This year's exhibition reflects the diverse range of patchwork fabrics that are now available for us to use in our work. "Most of our members follow the same patterns we provide for them, but the use of different fabrics produces vastly different pieces of work." Some of the quilts included in the exhibition were made by members to go to Mid Wales Family Crisis Centre. Each year, the group makes and raffles a quilt (and other items), and the donations from this year's raffle will be going to Llanbrynmair and Carno 1st Brownies and Guides and Carno Community Council. At the close of the exhibition, members will be going home with a requirements list and instructions to start making new quilts in September. These will then be forming part of next year's display, which will again be held at the end of the Royal Welsh Show week.
Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Prince William was 'human shield' in tense moment between Kate Middleton and Meghan
A body language expert has interpreted a tense moment between Princess Kate and Meghan Markle, pointing out William's act of protection to separate the 'feuding' women A body language expert has decoded a tense moment between the Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle, and thrown light on Prince William 's supposed act of protection for his wife. The dramatic moment occurred back in 2018, two years before Prince Harry and Meghan quit their royal duties and relocated to America. Despite being a united front on the surface, and often being dubbed the Fab Four, an awkward moment inside Westminster Abbey seemed to show cracks forming between the senior royals long before the Sussexes bid farewell to their royal life. The situation occurred in July 2018, as the late Queen led a tribute to celebrate 100 years of the Royal Air Force. More than 2,200 people attended the ceremony inside Westminster Abbey, with senior royals then meeting veterans, personnel, charity representatives and members of the civil service, before returning to Buckingham Palace for a flypast of 100 planes. As Kate and Meghan stood in the Abbey and prepared to greet the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, William stepped in between them, with body language expert Judi James describing the Prince of Wales as a 'human shield' in the moment. There have long been claims that long before Harry and Meghan left the royal family for a new life abroad, the relationship between Kate and Meghan was growing increasingly strained, as James said is only solidified with this tense moment. James told The Mail: 'Superficially, and with the benefit of hindsight, now that we know about the tricky relationship between Meghan and Kate, this looks very much like a devoted and protective husband strategically and very pointedly stepping between his wife and her nemesis in the form of a human shield. 'William's body language shows he is clearly aware that Harry and Meghan have honed into position behind him and he immediately ducks his head to move to stand next to his wife, even sucking his lips inward in what is often a signal of regret.' While the body language expert shared her thoughts on the potentially awkward situation, she also explained the moment from another point of view, and clarified that William's positioning may have been a way of helping to welcome Meghan into the Firm. Judi said: 'There is a spatial gap between William and Meghan that doesn't really show at this angle. When the royals greet their hosts at services like this, there is something of a royal queue with gaps that can turn into a log jam if a royal keeps chatting, as Kate often can. 'Meghan was new to the royal Firm and William's body language to this point had shown him being friendly and welcoming. This movement and change of position could be the kind of adjustment you make to the position of a group at a party when someone new comes to join in. 'It is rude to keep your back to the newcomer as it is a sign of rejection. So, we often shuffle to ensure we encompass the new arrival. Meghan would not have been allowed to join William and Kate here as the pecking order is firm, but it would be completely conceivable for a very polite William to move in to place to ensure his back is not turned against her as she arrived behind him.' 'It is conceivable that William was trying to be polite to Meghan here, although it is also equally conceivable that he might turn himself into something of a buffer between the two women as he did so if he was aware of any friction.'
Western Telegraph
28-07-2025
- Western Telegraph
Support from Pembrokeshire YFCs after Sally Allen, dies in A40 crash
Keen horsewoman Sally, from Cresswell Quay, was driving home from the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells last Wednesday morning, July 23, when her car was involved in the collision on the A40 between Llandeilo and Carmarthen. Sally was a member of Martletwy YFC - where she excelled in public speaking and stock-judging - and had spent the previous evening in the show's members tent with her friends, said the 'heartbroken' club in a tribute on Facebook. Sally was 'endlessly caring, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing supportive and joyful person,' her loving family said. (Image: Family photo) They added: 'Sally was the warmest, most loving person and with her big beaming smile she would light up the room. She was always very generous with her hugs and free with her advice. She was a friend to everyone, young or old. 'Sally's family are heavily involved in our club, with brother William and sister Issie also being active members. Sally's Mum Kate is an active leader and her Dad Richard an ever-present helper." The club subsequently passed on the thanks of Sally's family for the kindness and support they have received from everyone. The family described her as 'a much-loved sister', a 'treasured daughter' and a 'beloved granddaughter' and added: "In only 18 years of her life, she touched the hearts of so many people." Sally is remembered as 'the warmest, most loving person'. (Image: Family photo) Tonight, Monday July 28, representatives of bereavement charity Sandy Bear will be at the Martletwy YFC Hall at Cresselly to offer support, while a book of condolence will be at the hall from tomorrow, Tuesday July 29. A book of condolence has also opened at Greenhill School, Tenby, where former pupil Sally was a member of the school's successful showjumping team. Sally enjoyed horseriding and her day-to-day life at home in the riverside community of Cresswell Quay. (Image: Family photo) Pembrokeshire YFC is now working with agricultural sector mental health charity, the DPJ Foundation, along with Sandy Bear, to ensure that support is available to all YFC members in Pembrokeshire and across the wider YFC community. Describing Sally as a 'cherished member of Martletwy YFC' and 'a much-loved part of our YFC family', the organisation reminded members: ' If you have been affected by this news, please don't hesitate to reach out. "Support is available through Wales YFC's Designated Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer, or the NFYFC's Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@
