Kipling County RDA at Bexhill Show. 26th May 2025
What a fantastic day Kipling had at the annual Bexhill Show in bright sunshine.
Here are a couple of photos to remind everyone what Kipling County RDA stands for:
Our lovely members manning this year’s stand.
Driving the arena in our green tops matching the carriage.
We are grateful to Mum for giving permission to add this photo of a happy young rider!
These ladies are our 2024 hard working committee.
Coaches ,volunteers and members (less members working hard in the kitchen).
Wendy Diplock was deservedly voted the most helpful volunteer for 2024.
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Christmas Lunch. Thursday 3rd December 2024.
For the second year running Kipling County visited the Yew Tree Inn at Chalvington. It was wonderful to see so many of our members who braved the wet weather, and came together to enjoy each other’s company, the wonderful food and warmth indoors.
Our grateful thanks are due to our hard working committee, Sue O’Dell for organising things so brilliantly, and the amazing staff at the Yew Tree Inn who provided such a superb meal. Many thanks to everyone who donated to the hugely successful raffle.
Congratulations to Val and Sheila who were both presented with the RDA “Over & Above” Certificates, in recognition of the incredible number of years they had dedicated their time and ponies to Kipling County. It is fair to say that they we wouldn’t be the group we are without their dedication to all of our members.
These are the images from our kind photographer, and in the order they downloaded:-
Val and Sheila receive their “Over & Above” Certificates.
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Heron’s Ghyll “World Cup” style fun day. Thursday 15th August 2024.
These are the photos of the visit to our good friends at Heron’s Ghyll. See how many of the people you can recognise from our Monday Group. At the time this was taken our Thursday Group members were still being assessed for ongoing Health & Safety and were not able to join us. We’re delighted that everyone’s assessment is now probably behind us.
(All images are courtesy of Jo.)
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Christmas Lunch at the Yew Tree Inn, Chalvington. 7th December 2023.
These are the photos of our Kipling members who stood still long enough to be photographed (!) during our superb Christmas Lunch at the Yew Tree Inn. All thanks to our committee, Sue O’Dell for organising things so brilliantly, and the staff at the Yew Tree Inn who provided such a superb meal. The new driving season will soon be here!
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Para Driving World Championships. 23-27th August 2023
Tracey Spencer achieved her 10 year dream of representing Great Britain in her first international event at Exloo in the Netherlands. Tracey drove ‘Cadfach Gentleman Jim’, better know to Kipling County RDA as ‘Bill’.
Tracey wishes to thank Sarah Howe from Sevenoaks ‘Bradbourne Riding and Training Centre’ for all her help and support in achieving this, her first goal.
(The two photos below were provided by Tracey).
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Bradbourne Le-Trek. 5th July 2023.
(Photos are courtesy of Jo, our hard working Committee Member.)
Kipling proudly showing their rosettes. Please see the News page for all our results.
A special photo of our previously shy member, Ashley. We’re so proud of you!
Here’s a photo of Noah, having a grand day out!
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Winkle Jubilee Fun with Herons Ghyll. 9th June 2022.
These images, courtesy of Jo, capture the feelings of all the participants at Herons Ghyll.
Graeme & Debbie thoroughly enjoying themselves during the competition.
A huge smile from Ella, and if you look at her third finger, you will know why.
Suzie looks very happy in her Hawaiian Lei beside Fiona.
Ashley keeps his eyes on the cakes, sat beside Sine who is on her first drive with our hosts.
Noah is having a great day, sat beside Sine.
No wonder Gary is happy, surrounded by the ladies.
Gay always enjoys her driving, sat beside Sine.
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ChristmasLunch. 9th December 2021
These are the photos taken by Jo at our Christmas Lunch held at the Yew Tree Inn, Chalvington. We hope they bring back happy memories and perhaps make you smile.
Who’s telling Peter that his knife is upside down? Ashley keeps an eye on us all!
Who’s selling those raffle tickets? Linda arrives in good time & intends to stay warm!
A great view from the Yew Tree Inn. Were the chocolates or Gay third?
Well deserved flowers for Sheila! Amanda is always so happy!
Gary holds up his raffle prize! Tim is delighted with his prize!
Josie is Special, cos her rosette says so! Best behaviour – The Boss is talking!
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RDA 50th Anniversary & Le Trec – 10th October 2019.
Did we mention we had lots of cakes, including this huge one for RDA 50th Anniversary?_________________________________________________________________