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Gaddesden Place Riding and Driving for the Disabled Group Briden's Camp, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6EX Registered Charity Number 1074313
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Over the summer we've been busy with the kitchen/office project. Here are a couple of pictures of work-in-progress... Trustees Jackie and Christina received a £1,000 donation from Watford Lions Club on 23rd March 2010. The money was raised at their Sponsored Obstacle Horse Ride. This time it was Christina's turn to speak about the work we do at Gaddesden, and to thank the Lions for their continued support over the years which helps to keep our centre running. ![]() On 9th November 2009, Lizzie and Sheila received a generous donation of £3,245.55 raised by the West Herts Provincial Grand Lodge of the Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, ![]() ![]() Our NEW FEED SHED AND WORKSHOP is finished on schedule! Many thanks to everyone whose donations made this possible. Particular thanks to Savills and others who donated money in memory of Barry Roberts (the "Shed Shifter"). Also to the Big Spend for additional funds. Finally to Bryony Roberts, Will Grieve and pupils at Weatherfield School for applying for funds on behalf of Gaddesden, and to Pro Action Herts who supported the application.
CONGRATULATIONS to five of our Saturday morning riders! Judith Taylor, Gabby Dabbagh, George Wheyway, Olivia Carter and Hayley Tallantire have all passed their RDA Grade 3 Proficiency Test in Riding and Horse Care. Well Done! ![]() RDA/PONY CLUB EVENT To celebrate the 40th anniversary of RDA
in the UK, and also the 80th anniversary of the Pony Club, Gaddesden
Place RDA and nearby Flamstead Pony Club organised a joint event on 5th
July 2009. It was a huge success and you can see lots more about
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THE NEW KITCHEN
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St.JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, GREAT GADDESDEN We are proud of our friendly relationships with our neighbours in the local Gaddesden community. Here is the new kneeler which was commissioned by Friends of Gaddesden Place RDA for St.John the Baptist Church in Great Gaddesden. The kneeler was worked by Betty Dunbar who is 92 and lives in Gaddesden Row. It is dedicated to the memory of our founder Trina Hall. ...and our new temporary garden features.
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MIKE PENNING MP VISITS US On 1st November 2008 Mike Penning, Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead, visited Gaddesden Place RDA centre. Mike was particularly interested to see our new hydraulic ramp (see below).
"OUR EQUINE HEROES" HEATHER WAGNER has painted a beautiful series of portraits of our ponies. They were exhibited at Gallery One Eleven in Berkhamsted, and the exhibition raised £700 for Gaddesden RDA. We have also reproduced these wonderful paintings as blank note cards - you can use them for Birthdays, Christmas, Thank-yous, etc. You can buy them at Gaddesden, or go to our Fundraising page. The sale proceeds will of course go to Gaddesden RDA funds.
DATES for your DIARY - 2010 Thurs 15th April Chigwell Riding: Bronze, Silver and Gold Proficiency riding tests training day
Sat 17th April Quiz night
Mon 19th April Helpers training day
Wed 28th April RDA training day at Barrow Farm
Sun 16th May Dressage competition at Gaddesden
Sat 22nd May Wine tasting evening at Christina's
Sat 19th June Pony Club & RDA show, Flamstead
Sat 3rd July Barn Dance at Gaddesden
Sat 9th October Quiz night
Wed 3rd November Eastern RDA Supra Regional meeting at Bedford Lodge Hotel Newmarket
Sun 28th November Christmas Party at Gaddesden
Contact Us with questions
RDA NATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION - Every year RDA National runs a photo competition open to everyone. The winners for 2009 include two Gaddesden Place pictures taken by one of our trustees, Ernest Cox. You can see the pictures in the December 2009 edition of our newsletter Hoofprint. Ernest has donated his £105 prize to Gaddesden Place RDA. Thanks, Ernest! |
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