2010 Newsletters
October 2010
October 2010
Dear All
We are now starting to look to next year and would like anyone who may be interested in joining the Committee to let one of us know... some new blood would be more than welcome. We meet once a month outside of the main meetings usually on a Thursday evening.
Bridleway News
There’s not very much to report on bridleways this month, it’s all very quiet.
· Lea Holme · Scotland Lane (Dunham’s) · Bridleway near Minevah (Motorway Bridge) Bury That’s about it on bridleways, this time; I suppose its good really as no-one is reporting any problems. Reviews · Quiz · Tack Auction · Buckley Hall Ride
Dates for Your Diary
· Monday, 25th October · Monday 29th November · Christmas at The Waggon at Birtle We are now working on next year’s calendar so if there is anything you would particularly like to see then let one of the Committee know and we’ll try to arrange it.
Hi Viz
An important article appeared in the latest BHS mag about liability/insurance. What it amounts to is that if you are involved in an accident and are not wearing hi-viz clothing the other party can claim you have acted negligently - it's clear now - we must wear hi-viz when out riding or face the consequences.
Mary Towneley Loop
Four of us completed the Mary Towneley Loop in August. We set off on a very dark, wet Friday morning but luckily the rain stopped fairly quickly and we had near perfect conditions for the rest the weekend. It is a long way but if you like hacking I would definitely recommend it. There are some scary bits (Summit), but the scenery is absolutely spectacular. Well done Brooke who completed it for the second time and she’s still only 8!
Gill, Rosie & Jessica Morrell are doing it next week with a group from Holcombe Pony Club and are trying to raise some money for MacMillan nurses so if you want to sponsor them come along to Monday’s meeting when Gill will have her sponsor form available.
Something Lighthearted
Barbara |
August 2010
Dear All
Firstly I would like to apologise for this newsletter being a month late... but its here now and we have got some good news.
Bridleway News
· Lea Holme · Greenbooth · Path from Coalpits Bridge to Wolstenholme Fold · Meadowcroft Mills · Splash Lane & Black Dad · Black Dad Farm to Ashworth Reviews
· Path Clearances · Cowm Resevoir Ride · Bev Berisford – Show Judge · Chris Peat – Mary Towneley Loop Dates for Your Diary
· Monday, 23rd August · Monday 27th September Riding & Road Safety Well done to those people who completed and passed the Riding & Road Safety Course which has been held at the start of the summer.
Barbara |
May 2010
March 2010
March 2010
Dear All
Attached to this newsletter is a letter from Gill Ridings our Chairman, who attends various meetings with the Council which include the Rights of Way Meeting, Norden Community Forum and Norden Area Forum. She is getting well known in the area for being our spokesman and point of contact! Her letter is an insight into what the general public feel about horse riders and how we can try to improve their perception of us. Meanwhile here are all the usual features:
Bridleway News
· Lea Holme · Ashworth Concessionary
· Heap Road · Golf Links
50/50 Members’ Draw
The next 50/50 draw will take place in April. Its £5 per entry with half the proceeds going to bridleway funds, the other to the winner. We already have over £100 in the kitty so it’s going to be well worth winning. Dates for Your Diary
· Monday, 29th March 2010 · Sunday, 4th April 2010 · Monday, 26th April 2010 Check out the website www.rbba.org.uk for more information and future events.
Does anyone fancy going further afield to ride? It would be in the week, probably Thursday or Friday and you would need transport. If you are interested please let me know and then when we have an outing planned we will contact you to see if you can make it.
Reviews We had an interesting night yet again with Julie Rolls, the animal communicator. I think she managed to convert some non-believers. Lots of people brought photographs along and Julie did some random readings on the night. Subscriptions are now overdue; a renewal form is attached to this letter. Can you please complete all details on the form and either bring it along to the next meeting or post it to me. If you haven’t already renewed please forward to me as soon as possible. If you have not paid and have a Greenbooth key please return it as you are no longer eligible to ride through. Petition Against Horse Tax
You are probably aware of the horse tax that the Government are trying to push onto all horse owners. There is a petition against this at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Horse-Rethink/ and it’s open until 11th September. Use this link and sign up. If you want more information on the tax visit www.defra.gov.uk and for more information on the campaign again it visit www.rethinkthehorsetax.org. Discounts
Unfortunately Nosebag is no longer trading so we now only have discounts at Horsebits and Naylors.
Ben at Naylors has told us that someone has been lending their membership card to other people to obtain the discount. Please don’t let anyone else use your card get them to join to take advantage of the discount because Ben is wondering if it is actually worth it if it’s going to be abused.
Barbara |
January 2010
Dear All Firstly, I’d like to wish you all a very happy new year and hope that the weather improves soon as I’m fed up of not being able to get out and ride. Bridleway News · Lea Holme · Ashworth Concessionary · Heap Road
We haven’t had an update on Heap Road yet, although the closing date was August, but we all know how long these things take. More of the same, all we know is that this is with the Council’s Degal department. · Woodtop/Mile Canter
· Horse Warning Signs on Edenfield Road 50/50 Members’ Draw The next 50/50 draw will take place in April. Take the opportunity to join the draw and pay with your subscription. £5 per entry with half the proceeds going to bridleway funds, the other to the winner. I know some of you have already paid and that money will be carried forward to this draw. Dates for Your Diary · Monday, 25th January 2010 · Monday, 22nd February 2010 (AS SEEN ON TV) Reviews Turn out to the last few meetings before Christmas was excellent, particularly the Quiz Night in October. We were absolutely amazed at the number of people who turned up. Congratulations to the winners The Long Stayers.who were also kind enough to share their chocolates. Boxing Day Ride Well this didn’t happen – weather permitting it didn’t permit! Anyway, we are planning to still have a Christmas ride with hot toddies (courtesy of Gwen) as soon as the snow and ice has gone. Santa hats and tinsel or antlers or whatever can still be worn. Committee Roles We thought it might be useful for you to know who is on the Committee and what roles they have. If anyone wants to join the Committee at the AGM please let one of us know. Chairman Gillian Ridings Vice Chairman Roger Mee Secretary Barbara Brown Treasurer Gillian Morrell Past Chairman Irene Pope Social Secretaries Janet O’Connor/Lynne Cramb Rights of Way Council Meetings Gwen Mann/Joan Snowden/Gillian Ridings Working Party Organisers Bev O’Connor/Chris Mee/Bernard O’Connor Fund Raisers Karen Whittle/Zoe Williamson Web Site Clive Goslin As we have not received any nominations the committee will stay the same for 2010. Subscriptions Subscriptions are now due and a renewal form is attached to this letter. Can you please complete all details on the form and either bring it along to the AGM or post it to me. Subscriptions should be paid before the end of February, anyone who hasn’t renewed by then will be contacted to return their Greenbooth key. We would like everyone to complete a form this year to make sure we have up-to-date information. We would also like to remind you that it is a condition of membership that you have third party insurance to ride on the concessionary route. You get third party insurance included with Gold Membership of the BHS for however many horses you have and that costs £59 per year. And now something a little light hearted A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience. She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde begins to slip from the saddle. In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. She tries to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but she slides down the side of the horse anyway. The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its slipping rider. Finally, giving up her frail grip, she leaps away from the horse to try and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot has become entangled in the stirrup, she is now at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as her head is struck against the ground over and over. As her head is battered against the ground, she is mere moments away from unconsciousness when to her great fortune... the Tesco Manager sees her and shuts the horse off Where do most Mormon horses live? Salt Lick City Barbara
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