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FUNDRAISING QUIZ NIGHT - SUNDAY 28 MARCH 2010
Tickets are now on sale for our Charity Quiz Night on Sunday 28 March. The evening is being hosted by the Cardinal Wolsey Pub. Teams of 6 maximum (aged 18 years and over). Tickets cost £5 per person in advance or £6 on the door & includes a buffet supper. Contact the office or the Cardinal Wolsey for tickets.
TESCO VOUCHERS FOR SCHOOLS & CLUBS 2010
Once again we are collecting vouchers which help us to get new equipment. Vouchers will be available in store from 1 March to 9 May 2010 and need to be submitted to Horse Rangers by the beginning of June in order that they can be counted and returned to Tescos.
Unfortunately we do not qualify for the Sainsburys vouchers, so please only collect from Tesco for us.
FOUNDERS DAY - SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2010
Many thanks to everyone for making this year's Founder's Day such a success. Special thanks go to all those who helped supply us with so many delicious cakes which were very well received by those coming back to the mews for refreshments after the parade.
THE OFFICIAL HORSE RANGER CALENDAR 2010
There are a few remaining calendars on sale for 2010. The price has now been reduced from £9 to £5 per calendar. Order forms can be downloaded from the members section of this website, alternatively please visit the office (weekdays 9-5) or our uniform store to buy one.
Price: Reduced to £5 from February 2010
200 CLUB 2010
Helen Lamb is again running the popular 200 Club for 2010 and a few places are still remaining. For just £13 a year a maximum of 200 members are given the opportunity to win cash prizes of £15, £10 and £5 each month and twice a year these prizes are increased to £100, £50 and £25. Winners are published in our newsletters. Application forms can be downloaded from the members section of this website.
WAITING LIST
Due to popular demand, we operate a waiting list for membership.
For the 'Ponies' section (ages 8-10) the waiting list is currently five years
For the senior squadrons (ages 10+) the waiting list is currently four years.
Application forms for membership can be downloaded from this website. When spaces become available, the office will contact the next person on the waiting list. It is important that you keep us up-to-date with any changes of address/contact details so that we can contact you when your name gets to the top of the list. Full subscriptions are currently £80 a month, however we offer a number of assisted places to Rangers who would not otherwise be able to participate.
VOLUNTEERS
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Experienced Rider Needed to Help with Riding Classes for Children with Special Needs
We are currently looking for a volunteer to help with riding our horses and ponies to and from our riding sessions for children with special needs on a Friday.
The ideal person will be:
• a very capable rider
• comfortable riding on the road
• confident in tacking up
• available from 11:00am to 3:15pm on a Friday during term times
• able to lead another horse or pony while riding (not essential)
Please note, due to the size of the horses we use on a Friday, the rider will need to weigh no more than 9 – 10 stones in weight.
Each applicant’s riding skills will be assessed by the Horse Rangers Association’s Chief Instructor.
As with all our volunteers this position will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.
If you think you may be able to help, please contact Jonathan Miseldine at the Horse Rangers office on 020 8783 3231 or email rda@horserangers.com.
WEEKENDS & EVENINGS:
Volunteers are always welcome to help in the uniform shop and canteen (tuck shop) at weekends & on a Thursday evening. Also assisting with fundraising activities - from helping with the planning of events to simply running a stall at the gymkhana. Please contact the office if you are interested.
In line with our Child Protection policy, all volunteers will be need to be CRB checked prior to starting their volunteering with us.
SEARCH FOR A NEW TRUSTEE
We are always pleased to hear from anyone who is interested in possibly becoming a Trustee of the association. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in taking an active role in shaping the future direction of the charity please let us know. We are especially keen to find individuals with Finance, Youth Development and Human Resources skills.
The role of Trustee is an unpaid post.
MINUTE SECRETARY
We are currently looking for someone who is experienced in taking minutes at meetings. This will be primarly to record our monthly Trustees meetings but also for our AGM (November) and potentially for other meetings such as Commandants Meetings and RDA Instructors Meetings both of which meet about once every 6 weeks. All meetings take place at the Royal Mews in the evenings. It would be a voluntary position.
As with all staff and volunteers at the HRA, these roles would be CRB checked as part of the selection process. Please email: director@horserangers.com for more information.
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