Sennybridge & District Branch of the Pony Club
MARCH 2013
Committee Members:
District Chairperson: Helen Mathews (01874 665256)
Treasurer: Kate Thomas (01874 638925)
Website & Membership Hazel Bowen (01874 )
Tracie Havard (Child Protection Officer) – David Taylor (Health & Safety Officer) – Steve Pugh – Steve Sutton
Dear Member,
Hello… and welcome to my first newsletter as secretary.
We held the AGM a few weeks ago and there have been some changes but the meeting was well attended and we are all looking forward to a busy year ahead. Helen gave a glowing report of the last year and Kate’s treasurers report backed it up with another health bank balance. Special thanks went to Nicky, who we have just heard, has been awarded a special Pony Club prize for her support and long service. I’m sure you will hear more of that in the coming months.
Our committee remains the same except for my election to secretarial duties, Steve will remain on the committee. It has been suggested that a list of Committee members be published with the newsletter each year for your information. This is at the end of this newsletter. If older members or your family members are interested in helping out with the committee we will be glad to hear from you.
There is to be a social event at Brecon Rugby Club (date to be confirmed) in the form of a Video Race Night for members their families and friends. There will be a night of food and fun with the suggestion that you might dress up as jockeys. So please start spreading the word and tickets will be available from committee members soon.
There was a short chat about Camp (dates in the diary). The only change discussed will be that there will not be a Promise Auction this year. The BBQ night will be a disco and possibly some other attractions. How about a Rodeo Bull? Tell us what you think. We will be discussing more at the next meeting.
We have been lacking in Stable Management events so we will be trying to organise more and move some of you forward to your tests. We have arranged Rallies and other events for the coming months so please keep an eye on the diary and your email boxes. Also remember to keep Helen informed if you are attending rallies as the best instructors are becoming harder to book and we are having to secure them a long time ahead of events and if we cancel them they are not going to be too pleased. The two week rule still applies but best if you can book your place earlier. We have already booked your Camp instructors!
As you are aware we now have the Cross Country Jumps in storage and are looking forward to using them. We just have to purchase some regulation stakes and hope the weather improves. There is the possibility of some extra sponsorship money from @ExploreMidWales and its been discussed that, with that and while our bank balance is quite rosy, we refurbish our jumps and equipment.
Thanks,
Karen Cameron (Secretary & Assistant DC)
01874 622839 -
NB: There are two ‘nearly new’ club sweatshirts (30,32) and polo shirt (30) available, if you’re interested please contact Hazel.
MEMBERSHIP & OTHER PAYMENTS:
BY CHEQUE: Payable to ‘Sennybridge & District Pony Club’ given to a Committee Member.
BY ONLINE TRANSFER: SORT CODE: 20-00-85 ACCOUNT: 43524671.
You MUST use members INITIALS and SURNAME as your reference on cheques or transfers.
DIARY OF EVENTS
SPRING 2013
PLEASE NOTE: WHEN ATTENDING OUR EVENTS YOUR INSTRUCTOR IS IN CHARGE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
HEALTH & SAFETY OF ALL RIDERS. PLEASE EXTEND THE RESPECT YOUR INSTRUCTOR IS DUE. Thank You.
Stable Management – TBA
April 11th - Polocrosse Taster Day, Open to all PC and RC Members
All ages and abilities Cwrt y Gollen, Crickhowell
Contact Debbie Harris for further details on 07968 808 693
April 14th - FUN RIDE – Usk Reservoir Sunday – Rides & Times TBA
April 14th - Brecon & Talybont Hunt PC – Hunter Trial - Glanusk Park
Contact Sara Herbert for further details on 01873 821 206
April 14th - Hilltop, Ledbury - William Blaine - Clinic
Check Hilltop website for more information: www.hilltopxcledbury.co.uk
April 28th - RALLY – Sophies Field Sunday – 2pm
“ Contact Helen Now to Book your Place at the above Sennybridge PC events “
May 19th - RALLY – Sophies Field Sunday – 2pm
May 29th - Hilltop, Ledbury - Lucinda Green XC Clinic
Check Hilltop website for more information: www.hilltopxcledbury.co.uk
June 2nd - Hilltop, Ledbury - 2 Phase Horse Trial (XC/SJ) (Under PC Rules)
Check Hilltop website for more information: www.hilltopxcledbury.co.uk
June 9th - Endurance Rally TBA
June 23rd - RALLY – Sophies Field Sunday – 2pm
July 6th - Hilltop, Ledbury - William Blaine - Clinic
Check Hilltop website for more information: www.hilltopxcledbury.co.uk
July 7th - RALLY – Sophies Field Sunday – 2pm
July 28th – August 1st CAMP – Roger’s, Aberyscir Sunday – 2pm
Please check our page on the Pony Club Website and our Facebook Pages for updates.
YOU MUST CONTACT HELEN NO LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ANY RALLY TO ENSURE YOUR PLACE.
ENQUIRIES CONCERNING PONY CLUB EVENTS PLEASE CONTACT
HELEN on 01874 665256 or KAREN on 01874 622839
Please Note:
Sennybridge & District Pony Club takes no responsibility for the validity of information listed for other organisations. All information for these events should be confirmed with said organisation.
Sennybridge & District Branch of the Pony Club
Committee Members 2013
District Chairperson:
Helen Mathews - 01874 665256 -
Treasurer:
Kate Thomas - 01874 638925 -
Secretary and Assistant District Chairperson:
Karen Cameron - 01874 622839 -
Website & Membership:
Hazel Bowen -
Health & Safety Officer:
David Taylor - 01874 636345 -
Child Protection Officer:
Tracie Havard - 01874 636344 -
Committee Members:
Steve Pugh - Steve Sutton - Deb Jones
- ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE VOLUNTEERS -
Each position has a term of three years with any one committee member occupying a post for more than two terms.
To be eligible for a place on the committee you must be:
Family, guardian or close friend of a current member or A current/past member over 16 years of age.
If you would like to help with the running or organising of the club then please contact the DC.