Updated on 27th November 2024
The winter term is well under way and we have been working around the awful weather, trying to keep as many sessions going as possible. The new disabled toilet and separate kitchen are now complete, and they were officially opened by the CEO of RDA UK, Michael Bishop, when he visited us on Friday 22nd November.
Congratulations to our Particiapnts who took part in the Virtual RDA Championships, we are very proud of your fantastic achievements.
The winter term will end on the 20th December and we will start again in the New Year on the 6th January 2025!
Don’t forget to check out all of our latest NEWS
All terms dates can be found on our Volunteer and Participant pages.
We currently have a waiting list, but do still get in touch as participants change all the time. Please contact Frances on flochrane@btinternet.com for more information.
As well as our flat work riding and hacking, we can now offer show jumping and endurance riding. On the 8th of November we will be starting a weekly non-riding therapy session on a Friday with our two shetlands, Freddie and Marmaduke. If you would be interested in coming along, please get in touch.
We have now had two wonderful ‘Tea with a Pony’ sessions with some customers from the Hungerford Resource Centre and some independent groups. They have been incredibly well received, and we have thoroughly enjoyed meeting some lovely people, so we will definitley putting some new dates in the diary.
If you would like to find out more about any of our activities, do please get in touch.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
If you have a bit of spare time and would like to get involved with a great local Charity, we need your help.
Lambourn RDA are looking for a new Fundraising Coordinator. The main purpose of this role is to plan and organise fundraising events with a small team of volunteers. You will also need to research and co-ordinate grant applications and funding opportunities. We anticipate this will take approximately 2 hours/week. This will require computer literacy, in particular proficiency in the use of Word and Excel and a willingness to help where needed.
If you would like to find out more or apply, please contact Frances on 07798 941229. We look forward to hearing from you.
Join in the fun and help raise funds for our group.
Enter by 12pm on the 5th of December
Track your balloon at: https://www.balloonrace.net/lraa
Thank you for your support
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FUTURE FUNDRAISING
A SCOTTISH THEMED EVENING – 25TH JANUARY 2025
ALL DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
If you have any suggestions about fundraising, we would love to hear from you. Just send your ideas to us at info@lambournrda.co.uk
Thank you very much.
ARENA OPEN FOR HIRE
Our large floodlit Martin Collins Arena is available for hire. We have a good set of show jumps and white dressage boards ideal for schooling and lessons. We have also recently installed mirrors on the far side of the arena.
If you would like to make a booking, we have an online system in place. Please contact Frances on flochrane@btinternet.com for more information.
MAISIE
One of our new participants starting in September is Maisie, and aged 2 years old, she will be our youngest rider ever! We can’t wait to get started.
Her father has told us “Maisie has developed a real passion for horse riding. Not only does horse riding provide Maisie with so much joy, it also helps develop strength in lots of her muscle groups.” He also goes on to say “My sister, Katie, and I are running Brighton marathon in April next year. We would like to raise money for Lambourn RDA as a way of supporting the wonderful work that you do, and also as a thank you for giving Maisie the opportunity to ride.”
Jake and Katie have set up a JustGiving fundraising page and we would like to thank them for their amazing support. If you are able to sponsor them, please follow the link – Jake and Katie’s Marathon JustGiving Page
Thank you very much.
NEW VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY REQUIRED
Our sessions continue to be very popular. We now have five riding sessions a week at various times on a Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning and Saturday by appointment. We offer many activities including dressage, show jumping and endurance riding, as well as non-riding therapy and ‘Tea with a Pony’!
In order to keep all these sessions going, we do need lots of help, even one hour a week would make a difference. If anyone would also like to train as an RDA coach, we would love to hear from you as well.
If you would like to come and help us, please contact our Chairman, Frances Lochrane on 07798 941229 or chair@lambournrda.co.uk
