Stroud Mountain Run 11-12 September 2010
The Stroud Mountain Run is a charity horse ride held in memory of the late Stanley Nicholls.
The Stroud Mountain Run will be held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September at Stroud Showground.
Enjoy a horse ride or drive through the beautiful countryside around Stroud, and at the same time help people with disabilities who attend Riding for the Disabled at the Raymond Terrace and Lower Hunter Centre and at Stroud.
Entry fee $25 per rider or $50 per family, with riders encouraged to raise extra sponsorship.
Prizes for highest sponsorship raised and for first entry received.
Saturday 11 Sept: Afternoon - short ride/drive
Saturday 11 September: Evening - 3 course dinner ($20per person), camp fire & entertainment
Sunday 12 September: Main Ride (lunch available on the trail)
Come for the whole weekend or just the day.
There are excellent camping facilities and horse yards which are available for hire at Stroud Showground.
Entry Forms are also available by phoning Rosemary (02) 4994 5547 to receive one by snail mail.
The number of entries will be limited to the first 60 received, so get in early!
Trivia Night 18 September
The RDA Raymond Terrace and Lower Hunter Centre’s Trivia Night is on again! The Trivia Night will be held in Murphy’s Room, RDA Raymond Terrace & Lower Hunter Centre, 3219 Pacific Highway, just north of Raymond Terrace. The night is designed as a family occasion, so please bring your family and friends along to meet other volunteers and new friends in a fun and social atmosphere. The fun will begin at 6.30 pm for a 7 pm start.
Come along by yourself or organise a table. We will happily join you up with others to make a table. Don’t forget, it is BYO food and drink. Why not bring a plate to share!
Roly Taylor and Linda Pepperall are now busy preparing interesting, quirky, historical, modern and fun questions for us to enjoy. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to Vicki in the office by phone on (02) 4987 1402 by 12 pm on Thursday 16 September.
We ask that you donate $10 per person upon entry, which will be used to provide our Centre’s therapeutic riding, driving, hippotherapy and dressage programs for people with disabilities.
RDA Regional Mounted Games
The Regional Mounted Games will be held at RDA Raymond Terrace and Lower Hunter Centre on Sunday 26 September.
The Mounted Games will consist of four events. These are the Flag race, Bending race, Keyhole race and the Barrel race. Riders can enter into each event in a category that is appropriate for their riding skills. Categories include Free Rider at Canter, Free Rider at Trot, Transition at Trot, Free Rider at Walk, Transition at Walk and Rider with Leader and/or Side Walkers.
If you are interested in participating, please talk to your Coach. Entries close on Wednesday 1 September. An entry fee of $10.00 for the day must accompany your entry form.
At the end of the day, those riders who gained 1st or 2nd place in Free Rider at Walk, Free Rider at Trot or Free Rider at Canter should advise the organisers if they will be available or interested in being nominated for selection to enter the mounted games at the 2011 Royal Easter Show in Sydney. Please note: the rider has to be a minimum of 10 years old, as of 1 January 2011, to compete at the Royal Easter Show.
A canteen manned by our own volunteers will be available during the event, with all proceeds going to RDA. Rest assured, the famous bbq lunch will be on!!! Canteen prices for the day are: Morning Tea $1.50, BBQ $2 and cans of drink $1.
Raymond Terrace Business Association Golf Day
Volunteer Luncheon and Awards Presentation
Our Volunteer Luncheon and Awards Presentation day is fast approaching – mark your calendar and come along to RDA on Thursday 30 September from 11.00am. It’s a great chance to come out to RDA for a good old chin wag. As there’ll be no partners, parents, riders or children you’ll have an opportunity to get to know volunteers from other days who you don’t often have a chance to meet.
The best part about it is you don’t have to do any work – we’ll be looking after you. A number of our riders will be helping to serve everyone’s meals at the table, as a thank you for the amazing work that you do for them.
By now, your coaches and/or coordinators have distributed your invitation. Remember RSVPs close on Thursday 16 September, so please get your replies in on time. It helps us greatly with the organising and catering. As this is a fully catered event, please do not just turn up on the day. You must RSVP before the closing date.
Volunteer Awards to be presented on the day are:
Volunteer of the Year - this award includes any current volunteers that do not fall under the other categories below.
Young Volunteer of The Year – this award is for our volunteers under 18 years of age.
Volunteer Encouragement of the Year – this award is for volunteers that have been with RDA 5 year or under.
Rider of The Year and Horse of The Year.
Volunteer Service Badges for 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service to RDA
So, here’s hoping for a great turn out. With the spring weather fast approaching, we’re crossing our fingers for a bright and shiny day.
Bushies Ball - Saturday 23 October
With the Bushies Ball only a couple of months away now, it's time to note the date (23 October) on your calendar and start telling all your family and friends to do the same.
Tickets prices this year are:
$28 Adult (18 yrs and over)
$60 Family (2 Adults and 2 Children under 18 yrs)
Children: High School - $14, 5-13yrs - $7, and under 5 yrs are Free.
Tickets are available for purchase through Vicki Manuel in the office on (02) 4987 1402 from 9am - 2pm Monday to Thursday.
Buying your tickets early helps the caterers and organisers with planning, so please purchase your tickets by the RSVP date of Thursday 7 October. BYO alcohol (no glass please). Soft drinks will be available for purchase on the night.
Start spreading the word! Get a group together, or come and join a table, and kick up your heels for a great night of fun. The Tombola will be back again this year.
Official copies of the Bushies Ball flyer will be available soon.