WADG News
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Waitrose Donation
Waitrose in Sunningdale chose the group as one of their charities of the month and we received a cheque presented by Russ Abbott.
Many thanks to Waitrose and all the customers who voted for us.
Christmas Lunch - 3 December 2012
The Christmas lunch at the York Club was a great success with 43 people attending. We had the usual magnificent spread with all the traditional Christmas favourites followed by lots of delicious desserts.
Gold Gold Gold! - 29 October 2012
The Group were privileged to meet and talk with Paralympics champion and triple gold medallist Sophie Christiansen. She was the first person to win three Gold medals at the 2012 Paralympics.
Sophie told the group that the RDA gave her the opportunity to ride from an early age and helped to develop her riding skills. She brought her three Gold medals with her and everyone had the opportunity to hold them. She did get them all back at the end of the meeting.
In the Press!
Our display of driving at Ascot made the local paper.
Casper at Ascot - 20 October 2012
We were asked by the British Equestrian Federation to give a display on behalf of the RDA at the Quipco Champions raceday meeting at Ascot. Here we are crossing the course to and from the Old Paddock.
Ann drove with Sally as RDA whip, Brigid as commentator and Ellie as groom.
Frankel may have won his historic 14th and final race but Casper was just as impressive on the day!
Warfield Show - 1 July 2012
Five of our members, Kate, Rebecca, Kelly, Ann and Alex, competed in four of the driving classes at the Warfield Show. We were the only disabled entries alongside the other turnouts in each class. After a rainy start, the sun came out and a good time was had by all.
It was Albert’s first show with the group and he did really well. Casper behaved beautifully as ever. Albert and Casper did most of the hard work but thanks as ever to all the helpers.
Thanks to Frank Rainsborough for the photos.