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THE HOBBYHORSE - Seaside Venture Group Newsletter
www.seaside-rda.org.uk - Vol. 14 Issue 59 (June 2008)
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.
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.
Important Dates for your Diary
Group Riding Holidays (Clwyd):
26th June—1st July
31st July—5th August
Gt Eccleston Show: 12th—13th July
Last Summer Ride: 15th July
Summer Break: No Rides between
22nd July & 2nd September
Autumn Rides start: 9th September
Regional RDA Day: 3rd November
Helper Training Evenings
Next Training Evening:
Tuesday evening: September term
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
Adult’s size 5
Fleece Popover: Pink (size 16)
1 New Velvet Riding Hat -
(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 7th July 2008
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 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? Our Group desperately needs some more helpers to either lead the horses, or just to walk alongside our riders.
Training would be given.
(See Beryl / Andie 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
All Members: Open Invitation
This year, the RDA North West Regional Conference is
being held on Monday 3rd November at Aintree
Racecourse & Equestrian Centre. This is an all day event with thought provoking Speakers, & fun Demonstrations.
Some transport available. (See Ian for more details.)
Members notice:
This is to advise you that in the Autumn Term, we will be taking photos of the
individual riders on their ponies as part of this year’s Group Xmas Gift. You should be aware that this activity may cause
minor disruptions to the Rides over a few weeks, until it is completed.
(More details are available from Ian)
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