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
Work is progressing apace on a £140,000 covered equestrian arena being built on behalf of Buxton-based Helen Atkin Group, Riding for the Disabled (RDA). The 30 metres by 50 metres structure – which will enable disabled riders of all ages and abilities across the High Peak in Derbyshire to ride… Continue reading New arena for High Peak’s disabled riders well on track
We had hoped to start back riding this term but the rules and regulations set out by RDA National as well as the Covid-19 risk assessment of the activities, has made it logistically difficult to keep riders and volunteers safe. We are therefore looking to start back in the spring,… Continue reading Update from the Helen Atkin Riding for the Disabled Group
Happier days are on the horizon for Buxton-based Helen Atkin Group, Riding for the Disabled (RDA) as a £140,000 covered equestrian arena starts to take shape. Groundwork has started to lay firm foundations for the 30 metres by 50 metres structure, which will enable disabled riders of all ages and… Continue reading Brighter times ahead for High Peak’s disabled riders