THE HOBBYHORSE - Seaside Venture Group Newsletter
www.seaside-rda.org.uk - Vol. 12 Issue 57 (November 2007)
***Group Xmas Party***
Sunday 2nd December
The Bankier Centre
(Civil Service Social Club),
Norcross Lane, Norcross, Blackpool.
(from 15:00 to 19:00 )
Distribution of Annual Trophies
Magician, Disco
Party Games
Free Buffet, Tea & Coffee
Raffle
(Bar available)
Plus the usual visit from………………..
!!!Father Christmas!!!
Entrance fee of £1 per person only
Please let Ian, or another Committee
Member know as soon as possible if you & your family (all siblings welcome) intend to come, so that we can cater for everybody.
(The Entrance fee can be paid in advance or on the night—just as you wish.)
Any items for the Raffle warmly welcomed. (Please hand to Andie in advance or bring along on the night.)
See you all there!
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 Xmas Party—Sun 2nd December
Wrea Green Stirrup Cup—26th December
XMAS Break
No rides—Tues. 18th December
No rides—Tues. 25th December
No rides—Tues. 1st January
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Ist ride of 2008—Tues 8th January
Helper Training Evenings
Next Training Evening:
Tuesday evening: 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)
Grey (Child 20)
Fleece Popover: Pink (size 16)
2 New Velvet Riding Hats -
(size 6 & 5/8ths)
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 19th November 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.)
Helpers needed!
Boxing Day Stirrup Cup, Wrea Green
(approx 11:00 to 13:00)
“Box-rattlers”, Stewards & Assistants to Class Judges are needed to make the most of this annual fund-raising event.
If you can spare an hour or so to help, please see Andie / Beryl for more details.
***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
***Congratulations***
In well deserved recognition of her many years of devoted service to the RDA & Seaside Venture in particular, Beryl
Clarkson was awarded “Helper of the Year 2007” by the RDA NW Regional Committee at this year’s Regional
Conference at Myerscough College, Sat. 27th October.
Congratulations & thank you Beryl, from all the Group.
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