Sponsored walk will raise funds for charity riding school
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by Martin Jefferies
A team of fundraisers will put their best foot forward next
weekend to raise money for Thanet Disabled Riding Centre - the
Thanet Extra's charity of the year.
The sponsored walk raised more than £2,500 in 2009, but with
three times as many people taking part this year, organisers hope
to pass that total at a canter.
Every penny raised will go towards the day-to-day cost of
running the stables in Callis Court Road, Broadstairs.
Volunteers there work with dozens of local schoolchildren every
week, all of whom have physical or mental disabilities or learning
difficulties.
Riding helps to improve their health, confidence and
communication skills.
The youngsters are taught to ride to the best of their ability
and are given individual support and therapy, helping to build
their muscle strength and improving the way they interact with
others.
The sponsored walk will set off from The Nineetenth Hole public
house in George Hill Road, Margate, at 11am next Sunday (September
19).
Walkers will reach Westbrook before returning to The Nineteenth
Hole for a buffet lunch.
Nora Setterfield, who set up Thanet Disabled Riding Centre,
said: "The charity walk is our main fundraising event of the year
and we always enjoy a good turn out.
"Around 75 people plan to join us next weekend, and we're
incredibly grateful for their support."
The walk is followed later this year by KM Group's annual
charity abseil at Screaming Alley on Ramsgate's Eastcliff (see page
15 for more details).
Brave volunteers from the Thanet Disabled Riding Centre and a
team from the Thanet Extra's offices in Northdown Road,
Cliftonville, are expected to join fellow daredevils for the abseil
on Saturday, November 6.
Sponsorship forms for the charity walk are available
from Thanet Disabled Riding Centre, next to the Royal British
Legion care home in Callis Court Road, Broadstairs.
Although walkers can turn up on the day, organisers have
asked anyone interested in taking part to contact them in advance
on 01843 863481, so that catering arrangements can be
made.
Monday, September 06 2010
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