28-07-2025
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@
