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From the Chair
Dear colleagues
As I write this it is early morning, the sun is shining, the blossom is on the trees, the birds are singing and we
have had the Club's first driving event on 26 March so it feels like the driving season has truly started.
Some members have continued to compete during the winter with the Indoor Driving Trials Group and our good
luck and best wishes went with all those competing at Keysoe – Julie Wedgbury triumphed to win her class
Pony Team with Team Shetty for the 6th
year!!! Well done to Julie from all of us at WDDC !!
It seems a long time since our Annual Dinner and Awards in January 2017 where it was great to see club
members and supporters in their "posh" gear and well done to all. The BSTT (Blood Sweat Toil and Tears)
award went to Sue Anderson who turns her hand to just about anything and everything. Without people like Sue
we would not have a club.
Preparations are taking shape for camp in May and we have decided to include the Level 3 Certificate in Road
Driving Safety on Saturday 20th, so if you wish to take this and have not yet told us, please do so ASAP. In
preparation for this Tony Gregory ran a training day on 4 March at Ivan and Carol Meredith's farm, where we
went through the essentials such as safe and correct harnessing up, putting to/taking out, care of the horse,
principles of driving on the roads, and health and safety matters. A good day - but it was a little chilly!
We have a good calendar ahead of us and I urge you all to put dates in your diary, get your entry forms in and
join in the fun. We are now seeing enthusiastic new members come through and I think we have something for
everyone ranging from those starting out, those with young/novice horses/ponies and the experienced who want
to use the club activities for schooling/practice to support their other driving activities, and of course those
whose passion is pleasuring driving.
There are also some good events at other clubs and between all of us there is actually a lot to do over the season,
so look on our web site for links and keep your eyes peeled on your emails and Facebook for other things arising
in addition to the pre-planned calendar. For example a few people have said they would like to go to the
Reading Carriage Sales and make a Club trip of it. I have never been but I gather it is a really interesting and
informative day out. Next sale is the summer one on 3 May; the autumn one is 6 September and there is a
Northern one on 28 June - but probably not the best location for our members? If you are interested please let
Linda know which dates would work for you and we will try and link people up.
The Committee has received information that additional training grants are available to encourage people into
driving in the form of "taster" days and these can be run alongside training for existing club members - we are
looking at how we might do this and will contact people shortly with a proposal. It would most likely be
something around autumn - so watch this space.
Returning to Spring Camp we will be running two arenas again this year and are hoping to have the Farrier Talk
(which was postponed in the winter) on either the Friday or Saturday evening as a social event for all club and
friends/family of club members - you won't have to be attending camp to come. We will provide food for which
there will be a small charge - we will let you know details ASAP.
40th
ANNIVERSARY
EDITION
Newsletter
September 2016
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With all this sun streaming through my windows I feel inspired, motivated and ready for the fun and challenge
of the 2017 driving season and wish everyone the very best and look forward to joining you at the Club (and
other Club) events. On the down side I must clean my windows!!!!!
Best wishes
Giselle
WHATS ON IN 2017
KEY: WDDC organized event - Other events -
Event Where Date
2017
Wolverley & District Driving Club
PROPOSED 2017 EVENT CALENDER.... Sunday 23
rd April Long Reining/Horse Agility Fun Day - Lea Castle Equestrian centre
19th
– 21st May Spring Camp at Lincomb .... Sub Committee of active members required
Sunday 28th
May Blossom Rally from Wichenford
Sunday 18th
June Enville Indoor/Outdoor
Sunday 25th June West Midlands Driving Group – Catton
Saturday 1st July Belbroughton event...... or ....Sunday 2
nd July
Sat/Sun 8/9 July Tandem Club 40th
Meet at Ashfields
Sunday 16th July West Midlands Driving Group – Catton
Sunday 23rd
July Three Horse Shoes pub drive from Charlcotte
29th
July – 2nd
August Shropshire Driving days
Thursday 3rd
August Driving Classes at Burwarton Show
Sunday 13th
August Traditional Driving or Fun event at Ivan’s
Saturday 23rd
September Jeannie Jordan’s Drive ... or...24th
September
Sunday 1st October Charlcotte One Day Event
Sunday 5th
November Poppy Drive in Wyre Forest
Friday 24th
November Annual General Meeting
Other events may be possible .... at Lincomb....and a drive around Berrington (David Smith)
ORGANIZERS ARE NEEDED TO HEAD UP THE DRIVEN EVENTS ABOVE -
HELP AND GUIDANCE WILL BE GIVEN
More event dates to follow :- keep checking the WDDC web site for updates at the below
link:- http://www.worcestershirecarriagedriving.co.uk/calendar/
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The articles within this
Newsletter reflect the views
of the contributors, and are
not to be taken as
representative of the
Wolverley & District Driving
Club.
Please contact a member of the committee if you have a point to raise or a contribution to make.
Don’t forget – your committee members can be contacted on the following numbers.
Chair – Giselle Lockett - 01299 896280/07977205441
Secretary – Linda Sprosen - 01562 824350/07792778224
Treasurer – Sandra Phillips - 01299 250508/07899650111
Safety Officer – Nigel Caldicott –
Safe Guarding Officer - Elaine Newman 07964 815135
Newsletter – Tony Edwards - 01886 832032/07516744734
Without Portfolio –
Julie Wedgbury - 01746 789686/07773329653
Judi Reeve - 01886 832032
Jason Millard- 01746 789686
Website – Non-Committee – Tony Cowles - 07831 106366
If you are unfamiliar with or require more club cards (see below) please contact Linda Sprosen or Giselle
Lockett. We aim to distribute these cards to people who may be interested in either joining our club or
taking up carriage driving.
If you have any information or article that you would like me to include in the next newsletter,
please contact me. Email is the easiest method (for me), but a phone call or just a chat when we
meet would be great.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone 01886832032
Tony Edwards, Editor.
Full results of past events
can be found on the Club
website at
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Could this be a scene from WDDC Spring Camp 2017 ?
ACTIVITIES THAT WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED OR YOU MAY HAVE MISSED!.......
Christmas Walk
28th December 2016 This year’s walk took us along the crisp frosty towpaths of the Staffs and Worcester canal in Kinver. We then
ventured on up behind the village on footpaths and lanes which gave a roof top view of Kinver. The more
adventurous tackled a further 11/2 miles along footpaths turning back over Whittington horse bridge and
returning along the towpath.
On return to the The Vine 28 members, family, and friends tucked into a well-earned lunch.
Thanks to Carol and Tony who organised the walk and lunch. Sandra and Geoff
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Photographs By
Sara Jane Hayes
Christmas Annual Dinner The WDDC annual awards / dinner was yet again a very cordial evening held at The Granary at Shenstone. Good company and food fuelled the evening along with a very popular picture slide show / video show presentation from Tony Cowles of WDDC events throughout 2016. Sue Anderson was presented with the Blood Sweat Toil and Tears award for just being there for the club throughout the year helping to organise, time, backstep or whatever is asked of her of which we are all very grateful and could not manage without her and all our other helpers and supporters. Tony & Carol Gregory were presented with a photo book of memories as a thank you for their time, effort, guidance and support provided to one and all whilst on the WDDC committee for many many years. We know they will continue to be a huge source of knowledge and inspiration to us all. AME
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JOIN UP TRAINING AND DEMONSTRATION WITH BARRY THOMAS
The coldest January day you could imagine did not deter an excellent turn out to see Barry Thomas demonstrating how to achieve join up with our own troublesome ponies. From miniature ponies to large ponies with differing dislikes and fears be it people objects or just being touched, Barry covered them all. An educational and entertaining day well spent. Thawing out took a little longer! AME
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Lincomb Equestrian Indoor Outdoor 2017
Well, we chose a lovely day for the first club outing with equines for this year.
Just 6 of us drove in the end as Philip Wright was not well enough to travel. We send him our best wishes and hope to see him and Barbara at the next one.
Having access to both Lincomb arenas’ enables us to prepare the dressage arena, cones course and obstacles on Saturday. Thanks to Vicki, Linda, Dawn and the boys, Simon and Sue for helping. The average age of helpers is getting frighteningly high. Where are you young fit members?
I must say that the turnouts looked very smart and professional. The novice class was won by Giselle with Wendy second. The open, Linda with David a very close second. Multiples by Julie with Dawn 2
nd.
Thanks to for ALL the help on the day.
The winners received rosettes and prizes and we wished Julie the best of luck for the forthcoming indoor Championships.
The photo of Julie is from a different event as she was a blur at this one!
DS
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Photographs by
Sara Jane Hayes
Dear Members,
Just a few words to say a big ‘Thank You’ to the Members and
Committee for the wonderful book that was presented to us at
the Annual Dinner. It not only depicts us and our horses
enjoying ourselves, but also many of our friends and fellow
members too. A volume to treasure and leave on the coffee
table for others to enjoy too!
Thanks again,
Tony & Carol
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How wonderful it was to see WDDC members Philip & Barbara Wright and Tony Cowles attending the Windsor
Charity Drive over the Easter weekend. Thank you for the picture Tony Cowles.
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Nigel Caldicott attended a Branch Meeting of the Far Forest and Rock Branch of the Royal British Legion and was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Club. Well done all involved particularly Nigel for organising and collecting the money whilst on and offsite!
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A sign of the times going full circle ?
Do not forget………
WDDC Spring Camp 2017
19, 20 & 21st May 2017
We need your help!
Come along and steward, help
or just watch what goes on.
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Two of the Spring Camp activities, please register your interest for these
with Linda.
Friday night of Spring Camp 19th May 2017 sees the previously postponed
farrier talk by Clive James taking place at 6:30 pm. £5 per head will see you
supplied with a baked potato and salad but you will have to bring your own
refreshments.
BDS Driving assessment to take place on Saturday 20th at
Spring Camp.
If anyone is interested in wanting to take the BDS Driving Assessment test an opportunity
has arisen if enough people are interested to take it on Saturday 20th
May at Spring Camp. If
5 BDS members or more are interested it will be £50 each, if not BDS £150 Please let Linda
or Giselle know ASAP if you are interested so you can be registered for the test. The test is
about 1.5 hours per person.
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SAFETY
IS NOT ALL ABOUT THEM – IT IS ABOUT YOU!
YOUARE RESPONSIBLE
The new Club Safety Policy says: -
“The Club expects all its members to; show consideration for matters of safety, relating to
both themselves and others at all Club events; and to comply with all reasonable requests,
relating to safety, from Event Organisers.”
This means you need to be aware of the safety of your turnout – the fit and soundness of the harness
and cart – check stitching, nuts and bolts, quality of welded joints on the cart etc. etc.
If you have a problem it compromises not only your safety, but that of everyone else at the event.
Make sure everyone in your party is aware of the dangers not only from your turnout but from
everyone else as well.
Don’t have small children in dangerous places and definitely not strapped into carts.
Ensure your groom is competent to deal with a crisis. Be aware this could come from anywhere - a
runaway horse and cart is a very dangerous thing and can cause a lot of damage. Be alert.
A groom is a vital part of your turnout with the responsibility to balance the cart, adjust harness where
appropriate, and cope with an upset or frightened horse. This means that your groom needs to be
someone who is able, capable and strong/fit enough to comply with the rules
Be aware when passing a horse/pony being put to or taken out of a cart – check that it is ok for you to
do so and only do so at a walk – be prepared to stop and wait.
If you are a steward, be aware of where horses may come from. If you know you have difficulty
moving quickly, make allowances. Be safe!
Park your car where it will not be in the way. If you have a dog keep it on a lead, and check whether
there are any restrictions on taking dogs where the event is taking place.
Text taken from www.wolverleydriving.co.uk
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Please note :-
When you pay for an event by BACS (bank transfer) can you please
follow it up with an email to Linda Sprosen confirming how much
was paid and when please.
Wolverley & District Driving Club Account no. 51276859 Sort Code 40-26-08
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FUN DAY
LEA CASTLE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
WOLVERLEY ROAD, WOLVERLEY, DY10 3QB
SUNDAY 23RD APRIL 2017 Commencing at 10.30 a.m.
In the morning there will be individual exercises and you will be sent a plan of these and a start time
after you have entered.
Over lunch there will be a multiple choice quiz. Don’t forget to bring your own lunch.
In the afternoon there will be gymkhana games and team activities.
DRESS. Stout footwear, gloves, a hard hat and a whip.
PONIES. Pad, crupper, bridle (open or with blinkers) and long reins. Ponies may go barefoot.
Entries are now closed!
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WOLVERLEY & DISTRICT DRIVING CLUB
Blossom Drive Wichenford
On
Sunday 28th May 2017
The drive takes us on quiet county lanes in pleasant Worcestershire countryside and over
fields and orchards belonging to the Bulmer Estate.
Participants can drive approx 6 or 12 miles.
Move off 11.00am Don’t forget to bring your Picnic.
Cost £5 per turnout.
Directions:-To be sent out at later date when we have full address and postcode
Closing date Saturday 20th May 2017
WDDC Rules apply
Please send entries to: Mrs Linda Sprosen 156 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster
DY10 2SL 01562 824350 of e mail [email protected]
Contact on day Giselle Lockett 07977205441
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----- Entry Form for Blossom Drive on Sunday 28
th May 2017
Whip.......................................................................
Groom......................................................... Junior Groom………………………
Parent/Guardian............................................................................................
Telephone No/Mobil No...........................................e mail ..............................................
Bac's details WDDC Account 51276859 Sort code 40-26-08 (please put date & event on payment)
By Submitting this form you are confirming you have Third Party Insurance and abiding by
Wolverley & District Driving Club Rules. (you view on line at www.wolverleydriving
.co.uk)
Please send entries to: Mrs Linda Sprosen 156 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster
DY10 2SL 01562 824350 of e mail [email protected]
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OUTDOOR/INDOOR HORSE DRIVING TRIALS
On
SUNDAY 18TH
JUNE 2017
STARTING AT 10.00 A.M.
AT ENVILLE HALL, ENVILLE, NEAR STOURBRIDGE DY7 5HD
By kind permission of Mr. And Mrs. P. Williams
(It will be sign posted with WDDC signs)
Dressage Test : Dressage Test. Indoor Novice Test No 7, 2014
Cone Course to include Millennium cones comp Marathon + Four Obstacles
Dress: Marathon dress to be worn throughout event Hard hats to be worn in all
phases
Classes – These will be decided when entries have been received.
All vehicles must be 125 cm minimum for dressage, cones and obstacles.
.
WDDC Rules Apply Entry Fee Members £15 Non Members £20
Entries close Friday 9th
June 2017
Entries to Judi Reeve, Lambs Stables, Coles Green, Leigh Sinton, Worcestershire
Email [email protected] Tel No 01886 832032 Mobile 07704723545
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ENTRY FORM
OUTDOOR/INDOOR DRIVING TRIALS
Name of Whip…………………………………………Groom…………………………
Contact Tel. No………………………E mail address to receive start times …………………………
Name of Horse/pony[s] ..…………………………………. Height[s] …………………………
State Class entered………………………
Cheque enclosed for £15.00 members or £ 20.00 for non-members
Cheques payable to WDDC or pay by BACS as below
By Submitting this form you are confirming you have Third Party Insurance and abiding by
Wolverley & District Driving Club Rules. (you view on line at www.wolverleydriving
.co.uk)
Bac's details WDDC Account 51276859 Sort code 40-26-08 (please put date & event on payment)
Entries to Judi Reeve, Lambs Stables, Coles Green, Leigh Sinton, Worcestershire Email [email protected] Tel No 012886 832032 Mobile 07704723545
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WYRE FOREST DRIVE
SATURDAY 6h May 2017
AT 10.30 AM. The Drive will commence from the Visitor Centre on the main A456 road from Kidderminster to Leominster (Map reference S138-752740) Post Code DY14 9XQ. Follow the brown tourist signs. Purchase hat bands from the Wyre Forest Centre on day situated by the car park. Cost hand band £15, (£10 will be refunded on return of hatband ) Don’t forget Picnic Lunch Large Car Park: - At the Wyre Forest Centre participants to pay car/lorry parking charges day of drive Wolverley and District Club Rules Apply Contact on the Day:- Nigel & Clare Caldicott Clare Mob 07980592314 Please send entries to: Mrs Linda Sprosen 156 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster DY10 2SL 01562 824350 of e mail [email protected] Closing date: Saturday 30
th April 2017
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Entry Form for Wyre Forest Drive closing date Saturday 30
th April 2017
Whip....................................................................................................................................................... Groom......................................................... Junior Groom………………………………………… Parent/Guardian.................................................................................................................................... Telephone No/Mobil No....................................................e mail .............................................. By Submitting this form you are confirming you have Third Party Insurance and abiding by Wolverley & District Driving Club Rules. (you view on line at www.wolverleydriving .co.uk) Please send entries to: Mrs Linda Sprosen 156 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster DY10 2SL 01562 824350 of e mail [email protected]
