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Jess has become a trustee and our social media monitor. She been hard at work starting up our groups own Twitter and Instagram accounts you can access them via your own accounts or type in the following in the search bar
Twitter: wyreforestriders (lower case and no spaces) Instagram: wyre_forest_riders_rda Cash boost for Worcestershire Riding for the Disabled group thanks to House Builder
A riding group, which supports Worcestershire pupils with multiple disabilities, has received a £1,000 donation from a regional house builder to help it continue its work. Persimmon Homes South Midlands awarded the donation to Wyre Forest Riders RDA through its Building Futures scheme, which aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories – education & arts, health and sport. Wyre Forest Riders RDA provide therapeutic pony riding for children with multiple disabilities, physical, learning and communication who attend Wyre Forest Specialist School, in Kidderminster. Spokeswoman Sue Beeson said: “The children come from across Worcestershire and the West Midlands and benefit greatly from their experience of riding and being around horses. “We are all volunteers and this donation will help with our running costs, which includes hiring ponies and facilities for indoor riding, essential training for coaches, volunteers and trustees as well as specialist equipment, such as safety helmets and tack to support rider's needs. “We are very grateful to Persimmon Homes South Midlands for its support, especially at this time when fundraising is difficult, and we are consolidating to make sure the service is available when the children can all return to school. We are always in need of extra volunteers, and hope more people will step forward to help us as life starts to return to normal.” Amanda Rogers, head of sales at Persimmon Homes South Midlands, said: “We are so proud of the difference our Building Futures scheme can make and delighted to be able to support Wyre Forest Riders in this way.” Building Futures will see £1million given away across Britain to regional charities, groups, sports clubs and schools to improve local facilities and the delivery of vital community projects. In addition to hundreds of local donations of £1,000, 96 initiatives will go on to compete for top prizes of £100,000 through a national online public vote as part of the Building Futures scheme. The overall winners will be named in October. In each sector – education & arts, health and sport – as well as a £100,000 first prize, there will be a £50,000 second prize and a £20,000 third prize, while a further 87 shortlisted projects will each receive £5,000.  The Jobs, Apprenticeship and Volunteers fair. At Kidderminster Library
We had a very busy time speaking to over 80 visitors of which 17 left contact details. Hopefully some may be available to support our group. Chairperson Jan would like to thank Sally, Nikki and Jess for their fantastic support at the fair.  Our Chairperson Jan made the draw for the Christmas Hampers Raffle at De Beers on Thursday December 19th
1st ticket 0681 -Brook ticket sold by Lynne R 2nd ticket 0177 -Basia ticket sold by Linda 3rd ticket 0355 -Greta ticket sold by Lynn F 4th ticket 0191-Gillian tickets sold at De Beers Craft Fair 5th ticket 0310-Vandeer tickey sold at De Beers Craft Fair 6th ticket 0771-Paddy ticket sold at Adam Hewitts Thank you to all the volunteers, individuals and companies who sold the tickets and all the companies-volunteers and individuals that sponsored the hampers This year the Christmas Hampers raffle has raised an amazing £ 2108.00 double last years amount Thank you to the Hamper sponsors Waitrose Droitwich. Talbot Transport. Midlands Equine Salt Therapy. Sporting Kit. Stumpcutters Ltd. Mr.R Horton. Mr & Mrs D Rawlings. Mr & Mrs E Reynolds. Mr & Mrs G. Timmis. Mrs G Wheeler. Mr & Mrs M Williams.  We were invited to sell our Christmas Hampers Raffle tickets at De Beers 2 day Christmas Craft Fair .Thank you to Volunteers Lynne R- Jeannie -Sally -Linda and Gilly who sold the tickets it was a great success.
 Father Christmas visited to wish all the Children , their family & Friends ,staff from Wyre Forest School and our volunteers a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS
 The Chairperson and coach Helen presented Janet D with the RDA Over and Above certificate and gold RDA badge for Exceptional Dedicated Services to Wyre Forest Riders RDA.
Holiday news - Wyre Forrest Riders attended a Charity Summer Fair at Bells Farm Shop Stourport on Saturday August 24th. An opportunity for many local charities to be showcased, raising awareness of volunteering opportunities. The Chairperson and three volunteers Sue, Lynn and Louise set up our display and attracted visitors with pony related skill games. We gained 1 new volunteer and raised £11.10p in donations.  |
