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More Than! (Riding & Driving)
October 25, 2009
The Open Day was attended by nearly 100 Friends, Parents and Riders. The Special Guests were Mr & Mrs Gregory Campbell, MP, MLA, Ms Fran Warden, Team Ulster Equestrian Co-ordinator for the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games in Limerick, and Mr Chris McFadyan & members of The Causeway Company of Archers, who gave this years 'other users' demonstration.
Mr Rex Humphrey, President, thanked the Guests and visitors for their participation, and especially welcomed Mr & Mrs Campbell once again.
Mr Campbell presented the participants in the displays and demonstrations with a medal each, and said he was delighted to be in the new Causeway Coast Arena, which which he had a long interest and involvement. He congratulated the team involved for bringing the project to fruition, and looked forward to ongoing developments.
Two other important presentations were made -
Firstly to Shirley Patterson, who received a Cup from Mr Campbell as the Rider with the biggest achievement in 2009. Shirley had entered for two classes at Special Olympics Ulster at Omagh in March 2009 and won two gold medals.
And secondly, Albert Clyde & Rex Humphrey presented Leslie Cole, Chairman, with an Award to mark his final function as Chairman of RDA Coleraine after nearly 20 years. Riding for the Disabled Association (Coleraine & District Group) Ltd
Registered Company No in Northern Ireland NI068236 – trading as RDA Coleraine
N I Charity/HMRC No XN45690/1
A Member of Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving.
Registered under Charity Number 244108.
President: HRH The Princess Royal KG GCVO
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