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Buxton card players rake in £1000 in record time for disabled riding charity

Community minded card players have raised around £20,000 over the past 33 years to support a Buxton-based charity offering riding therapy for disabled people of all ages. Weekly whist drives held at Thomas Fields on Brown Edge Road, Buxton help to swell the coffers of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding… Continue reading Buxton card players rake in £1000 in record time for disabled riding charity

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Buxton’s disabled dressage riders clear their highest-ever hurdle

Two dressage competitors supported by a Buxton-based disabled riding charity have crowned their successful 2023 season with impeccable performances at the Equissage Para Bronze and Silver Summer Championships. Jessica Limb of Chesterfield and Vivienne Milburn of Great Longstone – both competing on behalf of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for… Continue reading Buxton’s disabled dressage riders clear their highest-ever hurdle

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Buxton’s disabled dressage riders target national success

Two dressage competitors supported by a Buxton-based disabled riding charity have scored five-star performances qualifying them to represent the group at a prestigious national event. Jessica Limb of Chesterfield and Vivienne Milburn of Great Longstone – both competing on behalf of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the Disabled Association… Continue reading Buxton’s disabled dressage riders target national success

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High Peak riding charity bags £1,500 from Tesco’s community grants scheme

High Peak shoppers have helped a Buxton-based charity net £1,500 to help it boost the comfort and safety of disabled riders of all ages. Volunteers, riders and supporters of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the Disabled (RDA) are extending a huge thank you to everyone in the area who… Continue reading High Peak riding charity bags £1,500 from Tesco’s community grants scheme