A performing arts student who dropped out of university to launch a career as a butcher found himself in the spotlight at the recent Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells.
Sam Hughes, 22, from Brian Crane Butchers, Maesycwmmer (pictured above), proved himself to be top of the chops as he won the Welsh Young Butcher competition on his debut.
“It was a bit nerve-wracking and my hands wouldn’t stop shaking for the first hour,” confessed Sam, an apprentice with Cambrian Training Company.
“The second hour was much better and I couldn’t stop smiling when my name was announced as the winner of the Welsh Young Butcher competition.
“I was happily surprised to win and it’s a big confidence boost. Even though I have only been a butcher for 18 months.”