Volunteers — Page 5

What a lovely way to spend a summer’s day!

19 August 2016

Our Group Coach, Karen and her husband Keith, kindly opened their home again for our annual lunch. Our adult riders, their parents and support workers, joined our volunteers on Thursday 18th August to enjoy a barbeque in glorious weather surrounded by fields. We were joined by Jenny on her horse Tilly, who created the highlight […]

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HRH the Princess Royal visits RDA

7 August 2016

The President of the RDA, HRH the Princess Royal, paid a visit to Lowlands Farm RDA, Shrewley, on 13th July to officially open ‘Charley’s House’ the home of Charley the mechanical horse. Whilst there she was treated to demonstrations by special needs riders from the four RDA groups that ride at Lowlands on not just live […]

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‘Team Stratford – you’re awesome’

1 June 2016

Today starts the beginning of the National Volunteers’ Week and here at Stratford RDA we would like to celebrate all our amazing volunteers who keep our riders riding, so that they can enjoy the benefits and experiences that horse riding has to offer. To those that turn up week after week whatever the weather who […]

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Christmas break

18 November 2015

There will be no riding on Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd or Wednesday 23rd December so that our horses and volunteers can have a break for Christmas. Normal riding sessions will resume on Monday 28th December. Thank you.

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2015 Awards Ceremony & Christmas Party

1 November 2015

Let’s party ! Who will win the Group Awards this year? 1000 rides to celebrate! 2015 Awards Ceremony & Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday 9th December from 3.45 – 5.45pm. Click on link for full details.

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1000 ‘Thanks’ for 1000 rides

3 September 2015

A momentous moment! The Group have just posted their Annual Return to RDA National and we have given 1000 rides this year to 39 riders. We could not have done this without our loyal volunteers, sponsors and supporters so a big thank you to everyone for helping us with this amazing achievement! The pictures say […]

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Summer Lunch – Great Hats!

22 August 2015

Our adult riders, their parents and personal assistants, joined with many of our volunteers in a Pimms and a barbeque lunch on 20th August. The lunch party was kindly hosted by our Group Instructor, Karen and her husband Keith at their farm. Everyone had been encouraged to wear a ‘hat’, any type of hat, and […]

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Riders enjoy a great holiday at Clwyd Special Riding Centre

13 August 2015

Lots of tired and happy faces returned from a fabulous holiday at the Clwyd Special Riding Centre in Llanfyndd, Wales. What a lovely time we had! We arrived on Thursday 6th August and immediately started unpacking clothes ready to change for the rider’s assessment on their mounts. Chris was given Carlin, Neil was reunited with […]

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Thank you Hilary

11 June 2015

At our recent AGM, rider Max presented Hilary with something to remember her many valued years with our Group. Hilary’s daughter, Heather, commenced riding with us in August 1993 and continued until she went to college in 2006. During her time with us Hilary became more involved with the Group and became a volunteer side-walker in […]

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Thank you Isobel

31 May 2015

Our congratulations and thanks go to Isobel Ollis who has just received her badge and certificate to commemorate her 25 year voluntary service to RDA. The presentation was made by our Regional Chair, Celia Baker at the West Mercia Regional Qualifiers on May 20th. Isobel has predominantly helped with the children’s sessions on Tuesday afternoons […]

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