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THE HOBBYHORSE - Seaside Venture Group Newsletter
www.seaside-rda.org.uk - Vol. 14 Issue 60 (October 2008)
***Group XMAS Party***
Sunday 7th December
The Bankier Centre (CS Social Club)
Norcross Lane, Norcross, Blackpool.
(from 15:00 to 19:00)
Distribution of Annual Trophies
Magician, Disco, Party Games, Raffle
*Visit from Father Christmas*
Free Buffet, Tea & Coffee
(Bar available)
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!
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
Regional RDA Day: 3rd November
Group XMAS Party: Sun 7th December
Wrea Green Stirrup Cup: Boxing Day
XMAS Break:
No rides: 23rd December
No rides: 30th December
No rides: 6th January
(1st ride of 2009: 13th January)
Helper Training Evenings
Next Training Evening:
7th October 2008
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 10th November 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
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.
Urgent Members notice:
(Photo’s needed)
Please could we ask that all Parents / Carers provide a current photo of your child (head & shoulders—3 x2) before the end of November. Their name should be written clearly on the back, and the photo handed to a Committee member. (The photos are to form an integral part of this year’s Group present.)
FREE to Seaside Venture riders!
Second-hand
Riding boots: 1 pr. UK size 3 1/2 (36)
Jodphur boots: 1 pr. Children’s size 12
1 pr. Adult’s size 5
Leg protectors: 1 pr. Child’s
Fleece Popover: 1 Pink (size 16)
Jodphurs: 1 blue (child’s size 20)
Body Protector: 1 small (size23.5”-26” chest)
Gloves: 1 pr. small
New
Riding Hat: 1 velvet (size 6 & 5/8ths)
Sweatshirt: 1 lilac (Adult / large)
(Plus 3 RDA sweatshirts for sale: £12:50 each
1 XL Navy / 1 Large Red / 1 Small Navy)
See Andie for more details
FREE to Seaside Venture riders!
Second-hand
Riding boots: 1 pr. UK size 3 1/2 (36)
Jodphur boots: 1 pr. Children’s size 12
1 pr. Adult’s size 5
Leg protectors: 1 pr. Child’s
Fleece Popover: 1 Pink (size 16)
Jodphurs: 1 blue (child’s size 20)
Body Protector: 1 small (size23.5”-26” chest)
Gloves: 1 pr. small
New
Riding Hat: 1 velvet (size 6 & 5/8ths)
Sweatshirt: 1 lilac (Adult / large)
(Plus 3 RDA sweatshirts for sale: £12:50 each
1 XL Navy / 1 Large Red / 1 Small Navy)
See Andie for more details
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