THE NFU office at Wrexham was officially opened by Ed Bailey, vice president NFU Cymru and Peredur Hughes, chairman NFU Mutual Cymru.

Several members joined group secretaries Gwynfor Jones and Kate McIntyre in the pre-Christmas celebration to toast the success of the office and staff with a glass of mulled wine and mince pies.

The office currently employs seven members of staff and will take on extra staff to develop the farming and wider market opportunities in the Wrexham and North East Wales area.

Gwynfor Jones, agent and group secretary for the past 20 years, said he was delighted with the facilities of the new office.

Peredur Hughes, chairman of NFU Mutual announced a reward of up to 20% discount would be given to all longstanding customers of the NFU Mutual in 2010, while new customers would benefit from a 10% discount.