14/06/2024
What a wonderful group of young people. Thankyou for your support
Charity providing horse riding for disabled people.
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At RDA, our horses and ponies provide therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the UK. Our network of 500 volunteer groups organise activities such as riding, carriage driving, vaulting and showjumping to up to 28,000 people each year.
What a wonderful group of young people. Thankyou for your support
To celebrate World Autism Acceptance Month, we asked a group of autistic people how we can be kind to different minds and spread our message to support our vibrant autism community.
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This FREE inclusive family-friendly event encourages participants of all ages and abilities to complete a mile-long route filled with an array of multi-sensory experiences including wind, bubbles, taste, sounds, touch and colour!
๐ The Mall, Armagh
๐ Sunday 14 April
โฐ 1.30pm or 2.30pm
โน Book online ๐ https://bit.ly/3ILSuVl
There's a new scheme being launched called โChair Upโ that aims to give good quality used or ex-demo wheelchairs to young people that would benefit. Initially they are offering this to 8-14 year olds, but they may well look at extending the age range. If you are interested please email [email protected]
We are interested to hear from Autistic women (aged 18+) who wish to join a monthly social group.
The group will meet in-person on the last Saturday of each month for social activities in the Belfast Area & will be facilitated by National Autistic Society staff. โจ โ ๐ป
For more information please contact: [email protected]
Merry Christmas to one & all
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Festive spirits were running high on Wednesday evening at the Christmas party. Thanks to our fab volunteers who we couldnโt function without, to our brilliant parents and riders and to our very special ponies!! Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas ๐๐ ๐ฅณ
Merry Christmas from all at RDA Longstone
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Thank you massively to all our volunteers
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Hopefully Santa will bring all wished for to our amazingly talented wee jockeys ๐๐ป
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Photos courtesy of Emma - ty
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We are thrilled to announce that our Day Opportunities service is launching a new catering trailer, 'Bannvale Bloom and Brew,' operated by individuals with a learning disability, with the support of Day Opportunities staff.
The trailer will be situated at the Horticulture unit, Gilford in the upper area of the Bannvale site.
Starting Monday, 27th November, the trailer will be open for business from Monday to Friday, 09.30am โ 4pm.
We cordially invite you to the grand opening on Wednesday, 6th December 2023 at 11am.
Sample our delicious menu, which includes tea, coffee, and tray bakes. We greatly appreciate your custom and support.
๐ฆฝLough Neagh Wheelers - Christmas Wheelchair Skills
๐๏ธSaturday 9th December 2023
๐10:30am โ 12:30pm
โก๏ธGilford Community Centre
If your child uses a wheelchair, why not come along to meet other children who use wheelchairs to take part in fun games to increase their skills and confidence using their wheelchair.
This is a FREE event however; Parents/Guardians must register children to take part.
Please register by 2pm on Thursday 7th December 2023 by email: [email protected]
โ๏ธJunior Paralympic Fun Day is back โ๏ธ
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Sunday 19th November
๐Antrim Forum
โฐ10am-3pm
๐ฐFree
Be sure to register for a fun-filled, active day of sports. Participants will have the opportunity to try a range of sports. Don't miss out!
Contact Niall
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Progressive Building Society Sport NI
Don't let the rain get you down.....
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council are bringing back the Indoor Inclusive Cycling programme. The indoor cycling proficiency programme uses a range of adapted bikes and is suitable for both children and adults.
Participants can familiarise themselves with the bikes, practice drills and build up confidence to use bikes outdoors around the Craigavon Lakes.
Date: Fridays (3rd-24th November 2023)
Time: 4.30pm-5.30pm
Cost: ยฃ2pp
Venue: South Lake Leisure Centre
To register please contact Colleen Connolly on [email protected] and 07769250885
getactiveabc Progressive Building Society
We are so grateful to have these beautiful surroundings to walk our ponies through - our wee jockeys enjoy the natural environment & especially the squirrels ๐ฟ๏ธ
RDA Longstone Armagh
So glad to be reunited with his old mate Hugo ๐
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We cannot run RDA without our volunteers!
If you have any extra spare time please consider lending it to us to make a childโs day ๐๐๐๐ด๐ด๐ด
The Fab Four - Hugo Lily Rocky & Peggy ๐ด
Massive thanks to Farrier Martin Laverty for all the new shoes today - ponies delighted as always ๐ด๐ด๐ด๐ด
Ready for all our wee school jockeys ๐
Mornings folks
We are back working with our school groups again
Weekday mornings approx 9-12:30
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We need some more volunteers- do you have time to help us help our wee jockeys ?
You do not need horse knowledge as instruction will be given
(Access NI will be requested)
If you have the time please join us - itโs only a few hours help make a change to someone elseโs day x ๐๐ด๐๐ด
Please contact Coach Debbie 07876 405290 or Coach Kylie 07740 757857
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(Please note these sessions are for designated schools there is no available spaces )
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A fantastic opportunity for adults with a learning disability and/or autism to experience South Lake Watersports activities for FREE ๐คฉ
๐ Thurs 28 Sept โ Thurs 26 October
๐Time: 11.00am โ 12.30pm
Activities includeโฌ๏ธ
๐ฃโโ๏ธ Rafted Canoes
๐ฆ Mega Paddleboard
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โ๐น Archery
๐ถ Nordic Walking
*All activities are weather permitting
โน Participants should be willing to try all activities and must be confident in the water.
To register your interest, please ๐ง [email protected] or ๐07769 250885
Disability Sport NI
Inclusive Cycling
An opportunity to take part in a cycling programme using a range of adapted bikes suitable for a range of disabilities, both adult and children.
See below for opportunities.
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13th Sept & 20th Sept (2023)
โ1-2pm
๐Valley Leisure Centre
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27th Sept & 4th Oct (2023)
โ1-2pm
๐Antrim Castle Gardens
Cost: Free
For more information or to register please contact Niall Irwin at [email protected].
Progressive Building Society Sport NI Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
Longstone
Armagh
BT619
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Wednesday | 9am - 1pm |
Thursday | 9am - 1pm |
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Merry Christmas from all at RDA Longstone ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Thank you massively to all our volunteers RDA canโt operate without your help time & commitment โค๏ธ Hopefully Santa will bring all wished for to our amazingly talented wee jockeys ๐๐ป ๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป Photos courtesy of Emma - ty
Massive thanks to Farrier Martin Laverty for all the new shoes today - ponies delighted as always ๐ด๐ด๐ด๐ด Ready for all our wee school jockeys ๐
Last Rides for some of our jockeys today until the new year ๐๐ด Massive thank you to all our schools jockeys x
๐ด๐ด Charity Open Garden๐ด๐ด Stella one of our newer volunteers is opening up her beautiful garden for charity & she has chosen RDA Longstone ๐ Please see the dates & times below - All support would be very welcome ๐ค If you canโt attend maybe you could take a moment & share this post & spread the word ๐Thank you