Registered Charity No 1073606
Affiliated to The Riding for the Disabled Association

***Group XMAS Party***

Sunday 4th December
The Bankier Centre (CS Social Club)
Norcross Lane, Norcross, Blackpool.
(from 15:30 to 19:00)

Distribution of Annual Trophies
Chris Cotton’s Magic & Music Show
Free Buffet, Tea & Coffee
(Bar available)
Party Games, Raffle
*Special visit from Father Christmas*

Entrance fee of £1 per person only.

Please let Ian / Beryl know as soon as
possible if you & your family will be
attending , so that we can cater accordingly.
(Any Raffle items warmly welcomed)
See you all there!

A HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR RIDERS & HELPERS

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.

Helper Training Evenings

Tuesday TBA
6:00—7:00
(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 eadgear & 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 egulations 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

RDA Sweatshirts:
Group logo  -  (Nearly) All colours
    Available in ages 2 - 12,
    Small / Med / Large (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 also available (free.)  

See Andie for separate Flyer

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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  7th November 2011 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.)

More Helpers are needed urgently!

Do you know anyone who has a couple of hours to spare on a weekly basis and would be willing to assist as a helper during our weekly rides?  Training will be given. (See Beryl / Andie for more details)

***REMINDER***

Calls to report “non-attendance on Tuesdays” by phone/fax/text or email up to 15:00hrs.

Phone/fax: 0845 450 6803
Text: 07951 87 44 80
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: www.seaside-rda.org.uk

Calls after 15:00 must be made to 01772 686 576
and may attract cancellation fees.

FREE to Seaside Venture Riders / Helpers

Second-hand riding items
                
Jodphur boots:     

                1 pr. Children’s size 32
                2 prs. Adult sizes 5 & 6
                
Jodphurs:   1 x  24” Blue
                1 x 26” Cream
                2 x 28” Cream,   &
                Pink/Mauve (28”)
                1 Brown (28”)
                1 Blue (30” / Reg)

Sweatshirts: 

                1 Blue (M)
                1 Maroon (M)
                1 White tshirt (S/M)

Fleece Jacket:    1 Brown/Cream (6/7 yrs)

Riding Hat:        1 Brown Velvet (6 & 7/8ths)
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Also available New:
RDA Sweatshirts  (@ £12.50 each - minimum order of 12 in total is required.
Regulation Riding Hats
See Andie / Ian for more details

SEASIDE VENTURE RDA

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Monday 16th May 2011

Venue: Wrea Green Equitation Centre

Time: 7:30pm


Refreshments provided

Election of Officials / Committee.
Find out what we do to support you.
Please come & support your Group.

***Important Dates!***

Last Ride of 2011: Tuesday 6th December
Stirrup Cup: Boxing Day Wrea Green
First Ride of 2012: Tuesday 10th January

Boxing Day: Stirrup Cup, Wrea Green

(Approx 11:00 to 13:00)
Get some fresh air after your Xmas day indulgences!
“Box –rattlers”, Stewards & Assistants to Class Judges are needed  on the day, to ensure the Group makes the most of this annual fund raising event. If you can spare an hour or so to help, please talk to Andie / Beryl for more details.

Pass Good News On & Smile

Riders/Parents/Carers/Helpers:
Have you any good news you would like to share with your friends via our Newsletter?
Exams passed / arrival of new siblings / new milestones achieved?  
Tell Andie & be in print!

Welcome to our New Riders!

Marley, Jake, Freddie, Anna & Chloe.