Events
Events:
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Young Volunteer Awards
The support that young volunteers give to Dundee's Brae Riding School for the Disabled was last night recognised with a special presentation. Sixteen young people who had completed an amazing volunteer 1750 hours between them each received a Millennium Volunteer award. The awards are a government initiative for 16 to 25 year olds and are in gold, silver and bronze. Three of the young volunteers had their contributions recognised with Over and Above Riding for the Disabled Association award nominations. Chris Boath, Claire Sutherland and Kristen McMaster had outstanding qualities which marked them out for the awards.
Dressage Competition
Neil on Candy, taking part in the dressage competition. (Photo courtesy of Courier.)
The first ever competition at The Brae Riding School was voted a great success.
The dressage competition attracted more than 20 riders, aged from four to 44. Manager of the centre, Mary Sneddon, said the idea had been to give riders the chance to take part in something they had previously 'only dreamt about'. The competitors put the horses through their paces, some with leaders and some without. 'We would love to have another one' said Mary. ' It has been very successful. The feedback from parents has been amazing. It's been great seeing the smiles on the children's faces as they achieved something they did not think they could do.' She emphasized the event was not about winning but about taking part. The competition required a lot of preparation to get the riders, who are mainly learning disabled, ready for the big day and Mary thanked the more than 40 volunteers involved.
Volunteer Bowling Night -24 January 2010
Thank you to everyone who came along, it was a great night.
Students Saddle Up to Help School
A group of teenagers from the Starting out project in Dundee saddled up to help at the Brae Riding School for the Disabled today. The students, aged between 16 and 19, assisted staff with a variety of tasks at the centre on Linlathen Grove to gain vital life experiences that could assist them towards mainstream college course, jobs or training. Start Out is a Dundee College course for young people who have been unsuccessful in education, which aims to enhance their employability skills and life experience. As part of the course the young people take part in several vocational tasters, project activities and a team challenge in which they raise funds and organise activities with a local community group. They also take part in team-building activities with Tayside Fire and Rescue, the army and various local partnerships. Mary Sneddon, manager at the Brae Riding School, said she was thrilled to have the group at the centre. "We are always delighted to engage with projects such as Starting out," she said. "The students can gain many different benefits from volunteering at the Brae, including team work, increased communication and social skills, learning new skills and of course, the satisfaction of helping others."
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Staff at the Brae Riding School for the Disabled in Dundee were given a helping hand yesterday from members of a Prince's Trust Team. The Prince's Trust Team, Seven Clydebank, visited the stables to complete a team challenge as part of their 12 week course. It involves working in a community and caring for others.Centre Manager, Mary Sneddon, said "In the short space of time since they have been here all students have shown a great level of enthusiasm and have worked very hard. They are willing to help with everything from helping decorate the centre for Christmas, manage the muck heap, all aspects of stable management and assist in the lessons." |