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Dear parents and members,

 

I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and hope that 2014 brings lots of Pony Club fun and achievements for all our members.

 

As you know, we are holding our first event of the year on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January at Ardingly showground. This is such an important event for the branch as it kick starts our fundraising for the year. With lots of entries, and many neighbouring branches coming to compete it is vital that we run a well organised, competitive and friendly event.

 

So, we need your help! PLEASE do respond to offer your time. I need to find approx 20 helpers for each morning and afternoon session on both days. With over 200 members this shouldn't be a big challenge! If your child is competing then please do offer to come early or stay after their classes, or come on the other day. If your child is not competing then it is a great opportunity to support the branch and to meet new members. ANY offer of help will be very much appreciated, even if it is just for a couple of hours. Previous experience is not necessary! If your child is in the mini section of our branch then bring them along to watch and help on the other day where they can enjoy watching the older children compete. This will be very inspiring for them; the puissance class was extremely exciting to watch! 

 

Jobs per am/pm session:

 

towing jumps to the showground on Friday evening

setting up the showground

indoor ring stewards x 5

tack checkers x 3

car park attendant x 2

arena party to put up jumps x 4

clear round stewards x 3

runners to do jobs! x 2

help with taking food to helpers x1

baking cakes for our team of helpers

clearing the showground on Sunday evening

towing jumps away from the showground

 

As you can see it is a big job running the event. PLEASE do get back to me ASAP with your availability, heidi.greenwood@sky.com  01825 765163

 

Don't forget to get your entries in to compete. It would be wonderful to see a fantastic turnout of our members competing. If your child has not competed before and you think it might be suitable for them then please do speak to Candy Robbins (secretary) or I for some advice. 

 

With kind wishes,

 

Heidi x