Former Buxton volunteer Wendy Howe has been given the Royal seal of approval for her outstanding work in supporting riding therapy for disabled people of all ages across the High Peak. Wendy – former Chair of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) – has received the… Continue reading Royal praise for disabled riding champion Wendy
Volunteers and supporters of a Buxton-based charity offering riding therapy for disabled people of all ages are celebrating news that the group has received recognition in a prestigious regional award scheme for unsung heroes who have a positive impact on their community. Continue reading Regional accolade for Buxton’s disabled riding group
Journalist Janette Sykes has been honoured after 35 years of work for a group which gives disabled people a new perspective on life through a shared passion for horse-riding. Sixty-four-year-old Janette has been awarded the Pat Bishop Trophy for Volunteer of the Year by the Riding for the Disabled Association… Continue reading Volunteer of the Year removes hurdles to horse-riding for the disabled
Talented horsewoman Niamh Simmons has triumphed over adversity and set the bar even higher by qualifying for a prestigious national competition for disabled riders – just months after getting back in the saddle. Niamh (41) of Grindlow, near Buxton – whose mobility is severely restricted by multiple sclerosis – has… Continue reading Disabled rider Niamh strides out to regional success
Warm tributes are being paid to Wendy Howe, who has stepped down after 19 years’ loyal and unstinting service as Chairman of the Helen Atkin Group, RDA in Buxton. Wendy – whose proudest achievement in the role has been to spearhead fundraising for a £151,000 covered arena for the group’s… Continue reading Fond farewell to Wendy Howe from Buxton’s Helen Atkin Group, RDA