2012 Newsletter
October 2012
October 2012
Dear All
Bridleway News
·
Heap Road (near old Norden Chimney) ·
Dunham ·
Red Lumb ·
Golf Links ·
Church Inn, Birtle ·
Tree Trimming, etc. ·
Splash Lane/Ashworth ·
Ashworth Concessionary ·
Harwood Fields ·
Elbut Lane ·
Roods Lane Treasure Hunt
Dates for Your
Diary · 29th October - Open Forum · 26th November Xmas Shopping at Naylors · 1st December Xmas Dinner at the Pack Horse (see below for further information) · 28th January Annual General Meeting
Keep an eye on the website for further information on forthcoming events.
Christmas Dinner Smoked Trout Salad with Sweet Cucumber Pickle
Please complete your food choice below and return with full payment or
bring to next meeting. (Printed forms
will be available at the meeting.)
Desserts: ……………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….. TOTAL PAYABLE: @ £20 PER HEAD …………………………………………… Helpful Hints to Get You Through Winter
·
Keep a dustbin full of water in a
shed or barn area with a ball floating in it… that way you will always have
water when your supply has frozen. ·
Keep a spare pair of gloves in your
pocket> ·
Wear a pair of thin latex gloves
under your outside gloves then if your gloves get wet your hands are still dry. ·
Put a thin outdoor rug over the top
of a heavyweight one, they are easier to get dry. ·
Don’t touch metal gates with wet
hands! ·
An old duvet under your rugs are
just as good as an under-rug. Secure
with surcingles. ·
Keep a kettle full so that you have
water to boil at any time. ·
Hot chocolate/coffee and pot
noodles for emergencies if you are at the yard for a long time. ·
A pair of tights under your
jodphurs will keep your legs cosy. ·
Invest in some thermal long johns
and vest to keep you warm. ·
Ski wear is just as good as riding
wear and not as expensive if you visit TK Maxx. ·
Mittens are better than gloves as
your fingers keep each other warm. ·
Stand your wet willies/boots in a
deep oven tray, that will collect the water and stop it running all over your
floor. ·
Fleece neck warmers are better than
scarves as there are no trailing bits to fall into water buckets. ·
Cover your padlocks with a plastic
bag, stops them from freezing (apparently). ·
Finally, if you don’t like winter
put your horse on full livery and let someone else do the work!!!!
Carry out any of the above at your own risk, I will not accept responsibility if they don’t work!!!!
We hope to see you at the next meeting which is the Open Forum, a chance for you to bring your ideas, share your tips, put your views forward.
Barbara |
July 2012
Dear All
Bridleway News
·
Heap Road (near old Norden Chimney) ·
Dunham ·
Red Lumb ·
Golf Links ·
Church Inn, Birtle ·
Tree Trimming, etc.
·
New Road Surface – Edenfield Road Reviews ·
Sophie Gent – Equiscan. This talk was really good. Sophie explained about what Equiscan is and
the problems that it can highlight, particularly in horses where the owner
knows that “something isn’t quite right”. ·
David Adlington – A Day in the Life of
an Equine Vet ·
Open Discussion Evening Dates for Your
Diary ·
30th July – Unfortunately, due to unforeseen
problems the freestyle dressage demonstration has been cancelled, however,
Jenny Johnson will be giving a talk at The Pack Horse, starting at 8.00 pm. ·
20th August – A week early due to bank holiday. Quiz night.
Teams of up to 4. 8.00 pm at The
Pack Horse. The rosettes for the
Treasure Hunt will be presented on this night. ·
27th August – Trec
Competition Keep an eye on the website for further information on forthcoming events.
Joke Time
A dead horse walks into a bar and orders a whisky.
Barbara |
April 2012
April 2012
Dear All
Bridleway News
·
Heap Road (near old Norden Chimney) ·
Sillinghurst Windmills ·
Dunham ·
Concessionary Routes (Greenbooth & Ashworth) ·
Red Lumb ·
“The Drains” ·
Golf Links ·
New Road Surface – Edenfield Road
Reviews ·
January - AGM ·
Ann Marie Ingram – BHSAI
came to talk to us about Centred Riding in February. She gave some useful tips on the impact of
your body on your horse. There is a link
on our website so you can take a look at what she has to offer. ·
Craig D’arcy Farrier
– Craig gave us an insight into farriery in general and how to remove a shoe in
an emergency. He will be holding some
clinics at his forge later this year, when we have details of dates we will
pass on as numbers are strictly limited. Dates for Your
Diary ·
30th April Sophie Gent ACCT – Equiscan (Equine Thermography).
Don’t ask… I’ve no idea what it is.
8.30 pm at The Pack Horse. The
50/50 draw will take place at this meeting, the prize fund is currently
standing at £50. You will have a chance
to join in on the night. ·
7th May – Ride to Irene Pope’s (Walmsley). Refreshments will be available at
Irene’s. Meet at Norden Bus Terminus at
10.30 am, picking up along the way wherever you are based. We will be going along School Lane, Ashworth
Road, Nabbs Wife to Birtle. Any Birtle
people can meet at the Pack Horse at approximately 11.30 am (before they open). ·
28th May David Aldington – Equine Vet – A day in the life of an Equine Vet. ·
25th June – to be confirmed ·
29th July – Treasure Hunt.
Further details will be available nearer the time. ·
30th July – A demonstration of Freestyle Dressage to Music at
Birtle Riding Centre by Jenny Johnson.
There will be a small charge for this as we have to pay for hiring the
arena. £2 members, £4 non-members. We will also be presenting the rosettes to
the winners of the Treasure Hunt. Keep an eye on the website for further information on forthcoming events.
Working Parties Wednesday, 13th
June. Prickshaw. A stone pick on the road leading down to
Spring Mill where the cobbles are all over the place. 7.00 pm |
January 2012
January 2012
Dear All
Happy New Year to all members, I hope you have a fantastic year. I must apologise for not doing a newsletter in November but there wasn’t really anything to report. We have had to change the date of the first meeting to 6th February due to painting work being carried out at The Pack Horse.
Bridleway News
· Heap Road (near old Norden Chimney) · Furbarn Lane · Sillinghurst Windmills · Dunham · Concessionary Routes (Greenbooth & Ashworth) · Ashworth Concessionary · Red Lumb · Birtle Quarry · Harwood Fields · “The Drains” Reviews · September’s Fashion Show – Naylors organised a great fashion show and really showed off their new season range. · Holcombe Hunt master gave a really interesting talk and showed some fabulous photographs. I think there may be a few of our members joining in with the hunt following this enlightening talk. · Cheese & Wine at Naylors was very well attended once more and we would like to thank everyone at Naylors for their hospitality and the excellent free raffle which they held. Everyone had a really good night and some people (all my friends) went home with some fabulous prizes. · Christmas Meal at the Pack Horse. 30 members attended and had a really good night and I’m sure there would have been more than one hangover the morning after.
Dates for Your Diary
6th February
Due to the increasing number of members that we have and the amount of work involved we have decided to create a new position of Membership Secretary. I will continue to be Honorary Secretary subject to there being no objections to this
The current Committee is: Roger Mee (Chairman), Barbara Brown (Secretary), Gillian Morrell (Treasurer), Janet O’Connor (Social), Joan Snowdon (ROW), Gwen Mann (ROW), Irene Pope (ROW), Gillian Ridings, Chris Mee and Val Johnston.
We would also like to keep a list of anyone who doesn’t want to be on the committee but who would be willing to help out at any events organised by the Association so there is a bit on the form for you to complete for this too.
Refreshments will be provided.
Complaints from Caldershaw We will once again be holding a 50/50 draw as this is a good way of raising some money. The draw will be held in April and can be paid at the same time as your membership subscription or at any meeting before the draw. Social Calendar
The social calendar will be announced at the AGM. Future Newsletters
All future newsletters will only be sent out via e-mail so make sure we have your e-mail address. Paper copies will be available at meetings so if you want one please pick one up then.
Barbara ROCHDALE & BURY BRIDLEWAYS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MONDAY, 6TH FEBRUARY 2012
THE PACK HORSE INN, BIRTLE
8.30 PM
A G E N D A
1. Chairman’s Report 2. Secretary’s Report
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Social Calendar
5. Rochdale Rights of Way
6. Bury Rights of Way
7. Election of Officers 8. Any Other Business
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Name: ………………………………………Tel No. …………………………………
Address…………………………………………………………………………………
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E- Mail Address: …………………………………………………………………….
I WISH TO JOIN THE 50/50 DRAW £5 PER ENTRY YES/NO
Single £10 *Family £15
* Family members must live at the same address and be named below:
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** If under 16
Cheques Payable to: Rochdale & Bury Bridleways Association
Please return to: Barbara Brown 81 Harewood Close Norden Rochdale Lancs. OL11 5TJ ______________
TOTAL PAID ============== NOMINATION FORM
………………………………………………………….. (name) is willing to join the committee.
Nominated by:………………………………………………………………………………………….
Signed…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I do not wish to join the Committee but I would be willing to help out at any events organised by the association.
Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Form to be returned to Barbara Brown by 30th January 2012. |