Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association

 

Wakefield RDA cheering on the Olympic Torch

 

 

Hay for Sale

last years small bales

£3.50

tel 01924 241341

2011 hay all sold now but new hay available soon off the field

 

Well done to all the riders who came to our first show in the WRDA dressage league series. Click on the links below to download the results

Download Class 1

Download Class 5

 

Thank you to everyone who came to the Jubilee Coffee Morning on Friday.

I hope you all enjoyed the gorgeous array of cakes and buns that our fab volunteers baked. Lots of people bought plants from the Pennine stall and the biscuit decorating and treasure hunt were both popular.

We raised £120.50 which will go towards fixing the Corrals

 

 

 

Wakefield RDA has just appointed a

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Joanna Beal

 

Joanna started her new role this week and will be working with our volunteers, introducing new mentoring, fundraising and social activities.

This role has been supported by National RDA and Sport England.

Volunteers feel free to introduce yourself to Joanna if you see her around

 

 

We had a very warm day at The NE & S Yorkshire RDA Regionals. Numbers were down on dressage entries, but a great turnout for Countryside Challenge.

Oliver and Amber qualified for the RDA National Championships

Oliver showing off his rosettes while Amber enjoys her lunch

Debbie and Summer

Mel and Amber

 

Thank you to all the Wakefield RDA Volunteers who helped run the event,

Bev, Joanna, Mel, Carol, Leanne and Sarah

 

North East & South Yorkshire

Regional Dressage and

Countryside Challenge Qualifiers

These qualifiers are kindly supported by the CLA Charitable Trust

 

Please click on the links below to download the Dressage times

and list of Countryside Challenge competitors

Download Microsoft Word - Dressage Times

Download Microsoft Word - Countryside Challenge List of Competitors

 

Please remember to bring a packed lunch as there are no cafe facilities available at Thornton House Farm. You may also need fold up chairs, hot drinks and warm clothing.

Good Luck to all our competitors

 

 

Friday 1st June 10:30 til 12:30
Jubilee Coffee Morning in the Indoor School
Celebrations with cakes, plant stall, treasure hunt, tombola, biscuit decorating and 'Get Creative' competition. Great social morning for riders, volunteers and friends, all welcome. Free admission

Wakefield RDA are looking to appoint a

Volunteer Co-ordinator/Mentor

This is a new role at Wakefield RDA which is being supported by Sport England and RDA National to increase participation within RDA Groups.

This is a voluntary position for 1 year at 16 hours per week

Travel Expenses can be claimed

 

Outline of the role:

• Show potential new volunteers around the group on an initial visit, providing information and supplying paperwork
• Tracking paperwork i.e volunteer forms and green cards
• Following up references and paperwork for CRB checks
• Set up a Mentor support scheme/supervision meetings for volunteers
• Introduce social events for volunteers
• Volunteer clothing scheme
• Co-ordinate fundraising activities alongside volunteers

 

Wakefield Rda would encourage the Volunteer Co-ordinator to participate in any relevant training courses to enrich this position both for their own personal growth and that of the Charity.

 If you would like more information or would like to apply for this position, please phone the office on 01924 241341 or apply in writing to Wakefield RDA, Pennine Community, Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF4 3JL

 

Closing date: Wednesday 16th May

 

 

 

 

Pennine Summer Fair on

Saturday 30th June 1-4pm

Stalls, strawberrys, crafts for sale and lots more

There will be a Table Top Sale in the Indoor School so please contact us if you would like to book a place 01924 241341 or email [email protected]

If anyone would like to help fundraise - good ideas welcome - come and join the fun.