RDA Longstone, Armagh

14/06/2024

What a wonderful group of young people. Thankyou for your support

15/05/2024

02/04/2024

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.

21/03/2024

21/03/2024

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20/03/2024

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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!

📍 The Mall, Armagh
🗓 Sunday 14 April
⏰ 1.30pm or 2.30pm
ℹ Book online 👉 https://bit.ly/3ILSuVl

21/02/2024

There's a new scheme being launched called ‘Chair Up’ 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]

11/02/2024

08/02/2024

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. ✨ ☕ 🌻

For more information please contact: [email protected]

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas to one & all
Hopefully you all have the best day possible ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️

17/12/2023

Festive spirits were running high on Wednesday evening at the Christmas party. Thanks to our fab volunteers who we couldn’t function without, to our brilliant parents and riders and to our very special ponies!! Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas 🎄🎅🥳

14/12/2023

Merry Christmas from all at RDA Longstone
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Thank you massively to all our volunteers
RDA can’t operate without your help time & commitment ❤️
Hopefully Santa will bring all wished for to our amazingly talented wee jockeys 🏇🏻

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Photos courtesy of Emma - ty

23/11/2023

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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 – 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.

19/11/2023

🦽Lough Neagh Wheelers - Christmas Wheelchair Skills
🗓️Saturday 9th December 2023
🕑10:30am – 12:30pm
➡️Gilford 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]

02/11/2023

☀️Junior Paralympic Fun Day is back ☀️

📅Sunday 19th November
📍Antrim Forum
⏰10am-3pm
💰Free

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
📧[email protected]

Progressive Building Society Sport NI

18/10/2023

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: £2pp
Venue: South Lake Leisure Centre

To register please contact Colleen Connolly on [email protected] and 07769250885

getactiveabc Progressive Building Society

18/10/2023

We are so grateful to have these beautiful surroundings to walk our ponies through - our wee jockeys enjoy the natural environment & especially the squirrels 🐿️
RDA Longstone Armagh

18/10/2023

So glad to be reunited with his old mate Hugo 😊

05/10/2023

“The Workers”

We cannot run RDA without our volunteers!
If you have any extra spare time please consider lending it to us to make a child’s day 😊😊😊🐴🐴🐴

05/10/2023

The Fab Four - Hugo Lily Rocky & Peggy 🐴

05/10/2023

Massive thanks to Farrier Martin Laverty for all the new shoes today - ponies delighted as always 🐴🐴🐴🐴
Ready for all our wee school jockeys 😊

04/10/2023

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 - it’s only a few hours help make a change to someone else’s day x 😊🐴😊🐴
Please contact Coach Debbie 07876 405290 or Coach Kylie 07740 757857

Thanks for reading 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴
(Please note these sessions are for designated schools there is no available spaces )

30/09/2023

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30/09/2023

26/09/2023

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟱 𝐖𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 💦🏹🚣‍♀️🚴‍♀️

A fantastic opportunity for adults with a learning disability and/or autism to experience South Lake Watersports activities for FREE 🤩

📆 Thurs 28 Sept – Thurs 26 October
🕚Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm

Activities include⬇️
🚣‍♀️ Rafted Canoes
💦 Mega Paddleboard
🚴‍♀️ Bikes
‍🏹 Archery
🚶 Nordic Walking
*All activities are weather permitting

ℹ Participants should be willing to try all activities and must be confident in the water.

To register your interest, please 📧 [email protected] or 📞07769 250885
Disability Sport NI

11/09/2023

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.

📅13th Sept & 20th Sept (2023)
⌚1-2pm
📍Valley Leisure Centre

📅27th Sept & 4th Oct (2023)
⌚1-2pm
📍Antrim 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