THE HOBBYHORSE - Seaside Venture Group Newsletter
www.seaside-rda.org.uk - Vol. 12 Issue 55 (May 2007)
Summer Activity Rides
Due to the success of last year’s outdoor rides, this activity will be restarting
following the May Bank holiday.
As always, this is weather (& sufficient helpers) permitting, and will follow a
pre-checked route past Bryning Farm, away from the main road..
The rides will all take place during the
normal 1/2 hour slot for each designated ride & can be accompanied by Parent/ Carers provided the regulation Health & Safely rules are followed ie: Hard hats to be worn & suitable footwear.
For further details, please contact Lyn.
Reporting of Accidents
Under the terms of the RDA Insurance cover, it is Member Groups’ responsibility to notify RDA HQ of any accidents where medical assistance is required, especially admittance to hospital.
The RDA Insurers need to know about the accident AT THE TIME in order that details of the accident can be investigated, if necessary. prior to any claim being made.
Failure to report accidents COULD lead to the insurers not providing cover and the Member Group might be left to fight the case itself.
Members/Helpers: Please remember that the Group MUST notify RDA Headquarters whenever medical attention is required as a result of an accident. We rely on you to help keep us informed.
Dates for your Diary
Group Riding Holidays (Clwyd):
21st—26th June
26th—31st July
Gt Eccleston Show: 14th—15th July
Last Summer Ride: 24th July
Summer Break: No Rides between
31st July & 4th September
Autumn Rides start: 11th September
Regional RDA Day: 27th October
Helper Training Evenings
Next Training Evening:
Tuesday evening: Sept tbc
Let the Committee know if there is anything specific you would like to cover.
Helpers & Leaders are expected to attend at least one Training event each year in order to comply with National Health & Safety Standards.
Rider / Helper
Information Update
Please let us know of any changes
to your circumstances, i.e.: health, weight gains/losses, new address, new telephone number etc. (The information you give, helps us to help you.)
Health & Safety, and
Child Protection Issues
1. Make sure you always wear protective
headgear & suitable footwear whenever you are involved in either riding, leading or walking beside a horse in the schooling area. Ask a Committee member if you are unsure -
If in doubt, keep out!
2. Riders & Helpers should always bear in mind the health risks involved in any work/contact with horses, and in line with the latest National RDA advice, we strongly urge immunisation against Hepatitis B, Tetanus & Polio.
3. The current Health & Safety, and Fire
Regulations pertaining to your Rides at Wrea Green & the RDA, together with the Group's Accident Book, are held by the Organiser of your Committee, and are available for viewing every Tuesday evening.
4. Any person having any concerns
regarding health, safety or child protection should contact Diane (the RDA Instructor) at the yard, or our Group Chairperson, Beryl Clarkson. All such discussions will be treated as confidential.
5. Remember! - Riding is an "at risk" activity. The Committee therefore advise that all our Riders take out their own insurance cover for RDA activities.
Items available for SALE
& FREE (donated) Items
Group items for Sale
Sweatshirts:
Group logo - (Nearly) All colours
Available in ages 2 - 12,
Smll / Med / Lrge (up to 36’’)
& Xlarge (36” & over)
All now only £12.50 (includes Vat)
Hats:
New Safety standard compliant
(All sizes from 6 1/2" upwards)
See Ian for more details
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Second-hand equestrian items now available (free.)
Riding boots: UK size 3 1/2 (36)
Jodphur boots: Children’s size 12
2 prs Jodphurs: Blue check (28R)
Navy (Large)
If you have anything for sale or to
re-home, please see Andie to have details placed in the next Newsletter.
Next Group Meeting
Monday 11th June 2007
7:30pm,
At Pine Cottage, Greenhalgh
(If you have anything you would like to raise at the meetings - talk to one of the Committee members at the Centre on Tuesdays.)
Gt. Eccleston Show (14th/15th July)
***Helpers needed***
The Committee needs the names of up to 12 volunteers to man the Group’s Tombola Stall at this year’s show. (Rota’d teams of 6 to 8 people per day) Entrance on the day is by pre-paid ticket & there is time off allowed so that you can look round the event.
This is the Group’s only fundraising event in the year, & therefore it is vitally important that we try to make it a success. It is also an important shop-window for the Group, and our opportunity to talk to the general public about what we do and
encourage new helpers & supporters.
If you can spare a couple of hours on either the Saturday or Sunday, please give your details to Beryl or Andie asap.
***REMINDER***
Any cancellation of Rides MUST be
notified to Ian (01253 761144), before 4:00pm if possible. Or to the Centre, Wrea Green (01772 686576), after 4:00pm. Failure to do so may mean a fee being charged for the inconvenience caused to the Riding Centre
Helpers Notice
**First Aid Certification**
Would you like the opportunity to achieve a
qualification in First Aid, either as an
addition to your CV or just for interest’s sake. If so, the Group would welcome more trained First Aiders and will both arrange the course & pay for you to qualify.
Please contact Ian for more information.
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