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Broadlands Group

Riding for the Disabled

the ability to improve the lives

of those with a disability

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16 July 2011

Sam & Jo Dyer win Ashley Cup

Sam & Jo were presented with the Ashley Cup by President Margaret Side as the most improved riders in the past 12 months.

 

4 June 2011

Four Marks and Medstead Rotary £1500

Four Marks and Medstead Rotary continue their support of Rowan with a cheque for £1500, presented at the Alton Beer Festival.

 

11 February 2011

Classical Guitar Evening £230

A fabulous evening presented by the young and highly talented Kristian Richardson.  Pieces from all round the world, with background on each piece, delighted the audience.  With some extra pieces added in during the Q & A at the end.. We wish Kristian all the best with his Recital and look forward to welcoming him back to Broadlands later in the year.

2 February 2011

Waitrose Raises £380

Waitrose Winchester has donated £380 to Broadlands through their Community Matters fund.  We were proposed by Alice Lowry, a Saturday helper, from St Swithun’s School Winchester. Thank you to Alice and Waitrose, and all who shop with you.

6 November 2010

Boogie for Broadlands raises £700

A great evening with superb music by local musician Tony Humphrys.  Picture..

30 October 2010

Metal Detectorists find money for Broadlands

Neil Angel presented a £100 cheque to Broadlands from the CBAMD groups fund raising.  Picture..

20 October 2010

Golf Day 2010

Again we had super conditions and the course was playing beautifully. Everyone was back in the Clubhouse for lunch at 16:00, a tasty rack of lamb on sweet potato followed by steaming hot crumble and custard. Our thanks to the donors for the Silent Auction, specifically Sony UK and Wisley Foundation and to Blackmoor Golf Club for making us all welcome. Results cards to follow soon.

2 September 2010

Riders Achieve Pony Club D & D+ Tests

All of the hard work at their Thursday Pony club days during the holidays paid off for Chloe, Lizzie and Georgina with the presentation of their Pony Club Awards.

17 July 2010

55 Anniversary Open Day

What a fun and successful day, with lots of presentations and superb dressage, pair, drill and Trek rides to name a few. If you missed it checkout the pictures in our special album.

13 March 2010

Rowan’s First RDA Session

Continuing his training Rowan has been out and about riding but also following RDA riders around the grounds and learning the ropes.  He certainly knows when breakfast time is as he is waiting at the gate to come straight down.  Today he had the opportunity to see how ‘enjoyable’ a lesson could be.  Pictures

6 February 2010

Haggis Feast Cheque Presentation

Alton Burns Night representatives met at Broadlands to present the cheque for £400.  They had the chance to meet the ponies and team of helpers along with watching part of a riding lesson. Picture

23 January 2010

Haggis Feast aids the Riding School

The skirl o’ the pipes, wild dancing to an accordion and drum band, songs and poetry - where else could it be but Alton’s Burns Night Supper in honour of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns.  The evening raised £400 for this year’s chosen local charity, Broadlands Group, riding for the Disabled, now in its 55th year at Medstead - full article and pictures in Alton Herald 29 Jan 2010.

 

15 January 2010

Four Marks & Medstead Rotary £360 cheque presentation

Rotary members collected at the Windmill Inn carol singing evening and outside Read’s butchers on 23/24 December whilst offering festive good cheer, hot chocolate and bacon sandwiches courtesy of Read’s and Rumours cafe.  It is hope to expand on this annual charitable event with a more significant fundraising Christmas event outside Read’s next year.  Picture

 

6 January 2010

How to cope in the Snow - Whilst the Snow and cold is settled in the winter strategy has kicked in.  The feed room heater is on and the water is off until needed and then drained back to prevent any burst pipes. The ponies are happy and feeding well, plenty to skip out!  Some pictures of them foraging and eating.

 

4 January 2010

Alresford Rotary Support Shepherds Down School- On Monday evening Martin Leydon, Shepherds Down School Teacher, and Nigel Hoppitt, Broadlands Chair, were presented with a cheque for £500 at The Swan Inn. Alresford,  by Alresford Rotary.  This will be used to buy riding  hats for the children of Shepherds Down School. Picture.

 

17 December 2009

Sony UK select Broadlands as a charity partner - The Sony Engage programme allows staff 3 paid charity days to assist with charitable work.  During 2009 employees of Sony UK completed some tasks at Broadlands; painting a Field Shelter, helping with a lesson and creating the fabulous DVD - See What a Horse Can Do... and have chosen us as a partner for 2010, so they can assist with more activities throughout the year.  Thanks  to the Sony Engage Team and we look forward working with you.

 

5 December 2009

Riders take their RDA tests - 3 Grade 4’s, 4 Grade 2’s and a highly commended.  See the pictures of 8 very happy students and a smiling Instructor.  Congratulations to you all for excellent riding.  Pictures...

 

7 November 2009

Boogie for Broadlands in Medstead - a complete sell out for people to see local resident musician Tony Humphrys.  The dance floor was busy all night, the evening raised £310 with £160 coming from the raffle.  The Ploughman’s supper was fresh and tasty, the company superb and the music incredible. See the pictures....

 

16 October 2009

Round Up Dinner Dance at Medstead Village Hall was well attended with a licensed bar and music by Rapier.  Feedback includes: “what a fantastic night”, “food was fabulous”, “company was great”, “music was very loud but very good”.............  Total raised £2,000 to help to fund the new Pony Rowan a beautiful 15hh Connemara starting his training to become an RDA Pony.

 

12 October 2009

Unfortunately we had to say good bye to Fossie who had been at Broadlands for 17yrs.  He was a wonderful old chap full of character and love for the riders.  He will be missed.

 

8 October 2009

Our inaugural Golf Day was held at the beautiful Blackmoor Golf Club and 44 players enjoyed the fabulous weather for a great day of golf.   The raffle was well subscribed with super prizes and the silent auction helped to push the total raised to £3,500.  The Hazzards were the winning team and each gained a Calvin Klein Original Windbreaker.

 

26 September 2009

 

Fun in the Park, blessed yet again with beautiful weather the Tombola and cake tables were ready early, the horses and riders turned out immaculately and demonstrated Polo and Trek.  Many rosettes were handed out for the excellent and competitive riding.  The new pony, Rowan a beautiful Dapple Grey 5 year old Connemara, was introduced to the Four Marks and Medstead Rotary Group who are raising the funds to enable Broadlands to purchase him.  The Ashley Cup was awarded to Chloe Larby as the most improved rider throughout the year.

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