Volunteer Newsletter
Barnfield RDA Volunteer Newsletter #4
Welcome to the fourth 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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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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Welcome
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new volunteers - Liz, Nicky, Roberta, Diana, Steven, Christy, Linda, Kath, Suzy and Jasmin.
Thank you for taking the time to help with our RDA lessons. We hope you enjoy your volunteering. We cannot run the sessions without the volunteers so we really appreciate everyone who volunteers.
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Volunteers are always needed - so if you know of anyone who'd like to help, get in touch!
News from the Stables
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Our next training session takes place on Tuesday February 11th from 11:30am - 13:00pm 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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Growing up: from ponies to horses! 2025 has seen some of our familiar RDA riders, from both school and private lessons, outgrow their favourite ponies! Thank you Peggy and Holly for the enthusiasm you've inspired. Now it's time for Annie, Mr T, and Ameera to step up and join the loyal Kandee! Happy Riders!
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.