Volunteer Newsletter
Barnfield RDA Volunteer Newsletter #3
Welcome to the third newsletter for Barnfield RDA volunteers.
Each month 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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As this year draws to a close we would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers that have helped at the events over the year - Ham Parade Market, Ham Fair and the Christmas Markets in Kingston and at The Pottery. We are very grateful that you gave up your time on a weekend and we could not do these events without your support. We have more planned for 2025 and will let you know the dates in the New Year. And a special mention to one of our riders, Rody, whose November Just Giving challenge raised over £1,000 for the RDA.
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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
We are currently running a Just Giving Christmas Fundraising campaign and would be most grateful if you could share with friends/family and on your social media -
Barnfield Riding for the Disabled Christmas Appeal - JustGiving
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Thank You
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every individual who has taken the time to volunteer here at Barnfield Riding School.
It is only through the support and dedication of our volunteers that we are able to achieve so much and I sincerely want everyone to feel appreciated and valued.
We have helped so many children and adults from our local community this year and hopefully we can carry on for many years to come.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year
Patsyann
News from the Stables
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​We would like the next training session to be lead in terms of content from volunteers. Please let us know what you would be interested in learning.
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Volunteers are always needed, so if you know of anybody who can help - get in touch!
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.
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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.