Margaret Newell Memorial Horse Show

SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST 2007 we are planning a "Fun Day" for families, friends, helpers and disabled riders and drivers of the East Holton Driving and Riding Centre in memory of a great lady "Margaret Newell."

For the last ten years Margaret organised the East Holton horse show on the first Sunday in August, so it is a fitting tribute to have this little show. I'd just ask everyone to pray for a dry day!!
John tells me that in those ten years it only rained once, and that only lasted for ten minutes, so let's hope that record continues!!

Last week the farmer mowed the long grass , and we have set out a dressage arena and a cones course for some of our riders and drivers to display their skills. It is non-competitive and all we hope is that everyone has some fun.

The morning will start at 10.00 with driving and riding to be followed by a barbecue in the yard. During the lunch break Dave and his band will provide live music; there will a chance to mingle and there will be small fund-raising items like a raffle, and one or two ideas to appear on the day.

A small ceremony will be had to mark Martin's sponsoring Marmite and a plaque will be attached to Marmite's stable.

Some time after lunch Margaret's ashes will be taken down to the bird hide to be scattered there by John and the family and friends.