2020
2020 Chosen Charity of the Year
RDA Woodchurch are delighted to announce we have been chosen by Milbourn Equine Vets as one of their chosen charities for 2020. We would like to say a big thank you to them for choosing us . "Milbourn Equine Vets said: "We are a long standing equine...
2019
Christmas Tree Festival
This is the Woodchurch Driving Group’s contribution to the Woodchurch Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints Church (opposite the Bonny Cravat). The festival starts on Friday through to Sunday evening do try and pop along and admire our tree and support the festival....
Hoof Dissection Photos
It was an absolutely fascinating evening on Saturday: Chris spoke so well and was a deep fount of knowledge. It was amazing noticing that everybody in the audience was so spellbound and silent whilst watching his demonstration. Many thanks for organising...
RDA SHOW 28/9/19
Thank you to everyone who supported our show today at Bodiam. A few photos of the winning riders and lots of dogs.
50 Club Winners
50 Club draw held on the Fun Day. They were as follows: 1st prize £88.75 Michael A 2nd prize £44.37 Martyn R 3rd prize £22.19 John...
04/09/19 Fun Day Photos
Some photos of the Fun day on Wednesday.Neil Simmons won the challenge cup and the RDA Coaches undertook a demonstration musical drive. Both CllrJean Curteis Mayor of Tenterden and Cllr John Link Deputy Mayor of Ashford attended the day and presented the prizes.Also...
Team XR Charity Walk update
Huge Congratulations and thanks go to our two wonderful volunteers who undertook and succeeded in walking 50+Km on Saturday 31st August raising a fantastic £512.19p and still rising. Mother and daughter Jacqui and Mai Lee Xavier-Rhoades joined the Group at the...
19/8/18 Fun Day Photos
Photos from The group Fun day on the 19th of August
RDA HADLOW SHOW 16/7/19
What an amazing day at the annual RDA Carriage Driving Show held at Hadlow College. The hard work practicing paid off and everyone did brilliantly. Woodchurch was awarded the shield for the best group!!
John Lewis Shop Tokens
Yesterday we had a visit from Vikki Pritchard on behalf of John Lewis. She brought with her a very big cheque for £818. Thank you to everyone who shopped at John Lewis and voted for us with their tokens.
Sandhurst Church Dog show
Good day, very grateful for all those who braved the weather on the day. The donkey's name is Lancelot who is 46 years old !
Driver Vacancies
Following a recent volunteer recruitment drive the Woodchurch Driving Group RDA is now able to offer more places to adults with disabilities.
The group, which is affiliated to the Riding for Disabled Association, meets in Woodchurch every Monday and Wednesday from April to October.
Upcoming Events
Events and Fund Raising initiatives for this year.
Community Champion of Tesco
Jean and Celia went to Tesco Tenterden this morning for cheque presentation of £250 from Jan West Community Champion of Tesco. We were one of four local charities to receive proceeds of craft stall run by Tesco staff. We express our gratitude to Tesco for choosing...
Volunteer of the Year Award
Kevin James receiving his Volunteer of the Year award from Ashford Deputy Mayor Cllr Mrs Jenny Webb
AGM Winners
1st Prize £77.50 Roger S
2nd Prize £38.75 Hilda U
3rd Prize £19.38 Cathy D
4th Prize £19.38 Roger B
Boys back in harness today getting fit for new season!
Boys back in harness today getting fit for new season!
Another fun evening was had by all at our quiz night
Another fun evening was had by all at our quiz night.A huge THANK YOU to all those who came to support us and helped to raise just over £900 towards our ponies keep!For those who wanted to come but missed out on tickets please watch this space for details...
Thank you to all those who supported us
Thank you to all those who supported us at our quiz night Sat 17th. We raised an amazing £300 towards our pony's keep for the winter!
Thank you
Cllr George Koowaree does it again! Following lunch at The Mayor’s Parlour he presented us with a further cheque from the donations made to his Mayor’s Charity. THANK YOU GEORGE!