A lovely way to spend an afternoon!

10 January 2014

Join us for a concert in a garden in Adderbury, nr Banbury, and bring a picnic!    The A440 orchestra will be directed by Kenneth Woods of the English String Orchestra and will play for you on Sunday 10th August commencing at 5pm.  (Gates open at 4pm)  It has the makings for an enjoyable afternoon.  Further information […]

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RDA National Championships 2014

10 January 2014

The RDA National Championships held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, is set for 18th, 19th and 20th July.  We have six riders entered!  Some are doing the Countryside Challenge, some Showjumping and three are doing both!  The event which is the largest of its kind in the World is free to get in so put it […]

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Regional Fun Day 2014

10 January 2014

The Fun Day held at Ro, our Country Instructor’s yard, Lowlands Farm, Shrewley is to be held on Thursday 26th June.  Some of our riders will be taking part again in the Handy Pony and Show jumping competitions.  Lots of practice to go!

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Happy New Year from us to you!

9 January 2014

In the run up to Christmas we enjoyed two lovely parties.  The Children’s party was very busy.   Father Christmas joined us to give out presents and sweets and The Great Barloni, otherwise known as Tim, entertained us with his magic tricks and his collection of animals, who were kept out of mischief by the shouts […]

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Banbury Lions successful Fun Ride helps us again!

22 November 2013

After the success of the 35th Fun Ride at Broughton Castle organised by the Banbury Lions in August the Lions have generously donated £600 from the proceeds to our Group.  We would like to thank the Lions for their excellent organisation and all those who took part.  A lovely ride with a super ending.

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Are you shopping online, trading on ebay or searching the web? Help us at the same time

20 November 2013

If you are planning to do some Christmas, or other, shopping on line, then please would you consider registering with Give as you Live.  A percentage or a fee will be earned by shopping with certain retailers eg 1.5% with Amazon. You will need to register on the everyclick website but this is a very […]

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Volunteers attend the Supra Regional Conference

19 November 2013
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A selection of our volunteers attended the Supra Regional Conference on 29th October at Rodbaston College, Nr Stafford.  What a packed day!  It started with an awards ceremony for volunteers who have given 20 years to RDA and was followed by various demonstrations on competent leading, visually impaired show jumping; ‘Risk assessment and your sessions’;’How […]

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Long Service awards for 2 of our volunteers

18 November 2013

A big ‘Thank you’ from the Group goes to two of our volunteers who were recently presented with their RDA Volunteer Long Service Awards at the RDA Supra Regional Conference on 29th October 2013. Hazel was presented her award by Geoff Glazzard, Vice President of the West Mercia Region, for volunteering with the Stratford Group […]

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Crabtree & Evelyn Fundraiser

11 November 2013

A lovely relaxed evening was had by all at our fundraising event at the Crabtree & Evelyn store in Stratford last week.  Crabtree & Evelyn kindly provided nibbles, drinks and a raffle prize of products worth £100.  Our hands were massaged ready to take home a lovely goodie bag and £430.41 was raised for the […]

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Another fabulous holiday at Clwyd SRC

12 September 2013
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For a third year, 5 of our adult riders, Neil, Chris, Max, Jo and Jo along with 15 parents and helpers relocated to the Clwyd Special Riding Centre near Wrexham for a 5 day break.  On arrival we were welcomed by Lady Gladstone, its benefactor, who kindly gave us a cake.  Immediately, with jodphurs, hats […]

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