A NEWLY established social group for retired and semiretired farmers in Ayrshire has been formed.

Around 35 attended an inaugural meeting of Still Ploughing On, hosted by Lord David Kennedy, at Morriston Farm, Maidens.

Christine Cuthbertson, Regional Manager in Ayrshire for NFU Scotland said: “We are delighted that people wanted to come along today to be part of this group.

“We wanted to do something for the retired and semi-retired farmers and they seem to have really enjoyed themselves so it has been a great success.”