Volunteer Newsletter
Barnfield RDA Volunteer Newsletter #6
Welcome to the sixth newsletter for Barnfield RDA volunteers.
Each time we will share the following:
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news and updates from the Stables
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health and safety
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fundraising and events
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volunteer profiles
Fundraising News
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We are running a Just Giving Campaign to help raise vital funds. Please visit our Just Giving page and share with friends and family - Barnfield Appeal
Upcoming Events
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Ham Parade Market - May 2nd 10am - 2pm if you'd like to help on the day please contact Katy. Thank you to those who have already offered.
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🎉🐴 QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER 🐴🎉
In Aid of Barnfield Riding for the Disabled
📍 The Boaters Pub
Canbury Gardens, Kingston
KT2 5AU
🗓 24th April 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM for 7.30pm start
Put your knowledge to the test and support a fantastic local cause!
Join us for an evening of:
✨ Fun & friendly competition
✨ Horsing around 😜
✨ Raffle
✨ Delicious drinks & pub food available to buy at the bar
All proceeds go to Barnfield Riding for the Disabled, helping provide life-changing riding experiences for children and adults with disabilities in our community.
👥 Bring your friends & form a team (max 6 people per team)
🎟 £5 per person
Contact info@barnfieldrda.org to register
Come along, have fun, and make a difference!
Let’s quiz for a cause! 🧠🎉
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Please do get in touch with me if you have any contacts with trusts/foundations/companies etc that you think could support us - Katy (Fundraiser)
Fundraising
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News from the Stables
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Our next training session takes place on Wednesday 25th February at 11:30am at the stables. It would be great if as many of us as possible can make it. Please let your volunteer group leader know if you will be there.
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Did you know? 2026 is the year of the horse! The horse is considered to be a symbol for strength, energy, passion, and freedom.
Volunteer Party
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Please join us for a drink and a bite to eat at the volunteers party: Friday 17th April - 1:30pm Wych Elm pub, 93 Elm Road, Kingston, . Surrey, KT2 6HT.
Congratulations! 🎉
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We'd like to say a big congratulations to Kath who was a Volunteer of the Year 2025! Thank you so much!
News from the groups!
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Wednesday Afternoon shares "On one of the wettest RDA sessions ever, our intrepid teenagers showed us how to enjoy riding! They came from being outdoors at school lunchtime in 'all-weather' gear and made the most of the moment!"
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Thursday Morning would like to share this picture of the Dysart school with their certificates -
Volunteers Needed
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Do you have any family or friends who would enjoy volunteering?
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Here are the session times:
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Tuesday: 1.45pm - 2.45pm
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Wednesday afternoon: 1:15pm - 3pm
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Thursday morning: 10am-12pm
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Thursday afternoon: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, 3pm-3:30pm and 4:30pm-5pm
Health and Safety
Did you know that you can access the RDA's e-learning site via rda-learning.org.uk?
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It is a fantastic information hub, providing online training for all volunteers on safeguarding, equine knowledge, disability awareness and plenty more.
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It's user friendly and an excellent way to further your knowledge. It only takes a minute to sign up - all you need is an email and a password.
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The training system starts at the beginning and tracks your progress and every time you sign on you just pick up where you left off with no time constraints or pressures.
Don't forget you can always ask for help and training for any gaps in your knowledge. Patsy is happy to put on training sessions.