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Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- General
- 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@
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
Tributes to 'loving' YFC member who died in A40 car crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who was killed in a car crash on her way home to Pembrokeshire from the Royal Welsh Show last week. Sally Allen's 'big beaming smile would light up the room', while she was also described as a 'friend to everyone, young or old' by her local Young Farmers Club (YFC). Sally, 18, died at the scene of a road traffic collision involving a red Renault Clio and Blue Audi Q5 on the A40 at Broadoak, between Carmarthen and Llandeilo, at 8am on Wednesday, July 23. Martletwy YFC, of which Sally was a member, said it was 'heartbroken' at news of her death. 'Sally's family are heavily involved in our club, with brother William and sister Issie also being active members,' said the club, in a heartwarming tribute on its Facebook page. 'Sally's mum Kate is an active leader and her dad Richard an ever present helper. '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. 'She spent her last night at the show with her friends in the members tent, dancing the night away with a croc on one foot and a trainer on the other, that was just Sal. 'We would like to pass on our deepest condolences to Sally's family and to her wide circle of friends outside YFC. 'We will be with you to support along the way, we're working closely with DPJ and Sandybear, so if anyone feels they need to talk please don't hesitate to contact our club. 'We express our thanks to these charities and the wider YFC family for their support at this difficult time. Fly high beautiful girl.' In a statement, her family said they were both devastated and in shock, adding that Sally was 'endlessly caring, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing, supportive and joyful person'. 'In only 18 years of her life, she touched the hearts of so many people within her community, her school, her work and social life,' they said. A huge lover of horses, Sally was said to have found happiness at Martletwy YFC, the family said. 'Sally was a much-loved sister to William and Issie, and a treasured daughter of Richard and Kate,' said the Allen family, who added that she was a beloved granddaughter and loved by all her aunties, uncles and cousins. 'She had a large number of friends and was very popular with everyone who knew her,' they said. 'Since her death it has become apparent how much Sally was loved and cherished. Her sudden absence leaves an unfillable space in the lives so many people that knew and loved her.' Sally was from Cresswell Quay, Kilgetty, near Tenby, and was a former pupil at the town's Ysgol Greenhill. A Eucharist service for Sally was due to be held in Jeffreyston Church, near her home, at 10.30am on Saturday morning, July 26. Dyfed Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision. A spokesperson for the force said: 'Sadly, the female driver of the Renault passed away at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. 'The occupants of the other vehicle were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
‘Treasured' horsewoman, 18, killed in horror crash on her way to Royal Welsh Show as family pay heartbreaking tribute
A YOUNG horsewoman, tragically killed in a horror crash on her way to the Royal Welsh Show, has been remembered as 'endlessly caring' and someone who 'lit up any room she entered'. Sally Allen, 18, from Cresswell Quay in Pembrokeshire, died on Wednesday morning following a collision on the A40 at Broadoak, between Carmarthen and Llandeilo. 3 She died after a collision involving a red Renault Clio and a blue Audi Q5. Her devastated family described her as a 'treasured daughter' and a 'much-loved sister', adding that she was 'unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing, supportive and joyful person'. In a statement, her family said: 'Sally was a much-loved sister to William and Issie, and a treasured daughter of Richard and Kate. 'She was a beloved granddaughter to Nanna, Bamps, Nanny and Pops and was loved by all her aunties, uncles and cousins. 'She had a large number of friends and was very popular with everyone who knew her. 'In only 18 years of her life, she touched the hearts of so many people within her community, her school, her work and social life. 'She was a girl who found happiness in attending Young Farmers Club, including Martletwy YFC. "She enjoyed horse riding and her day-to-day life at home in Cresswell Quay. 'Sally lit up any room she entered with her smile and personality. 'Since her death it has become apparent how much Sally was loved and cherished. "Her sudden absence leaves an unfillable space in the lives of so many people that knew and loved her. 'The Allen family is devastated, in shock and is being comforted and supported by family and friends.' Police are continuing to appeal for information about the crash, which involved a red Renault Clio and a blue Audi Q5 at around 8am. Anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police. 3
