North Lancashire Bridleways Society
"Ensuring the future of the bridleways of North Lancashire"

Events Diary

Bi-Monthly Meetings

All meetings are held at Hest Bank Memorial Hall, Slyne-with-Hest, near Lancaster on the 2nd Tuesday of each alternate month and begin at 7.30p.m.
Most meetings comprise a short, general meeting followed by a speaker. There is also time for tea/coffee & biscuit plus a social chat.

Non-members are very welcome but we hope you enjoy yourself so much that you will wish to join NLBS!

Meeting dates for 2010: 12th January; 9th March; 11th May (AGM); 13th July; 14th September; 9th November

Forthcoming Rides/Events

NLBS monthly rides
If you feel able to lead a ride in your local area please contact Andy Bryan email: andybryan03@hotmail.co.uk 
 
Saturday 7th August 2010 - British Dressage Competition at Midfield Farm Stud Farm, Gaisgill, Nr Tebay CA10 3UH
Class 1: Introductory Test 1b; Class 2: Prelim test 18; Class 3 Novice test 25
Entrance fee £15 for first class (per horse/rider combination) and £10 per subsequent class.  Entrace fee includes tea, coffee and biscuits, a small charge will be made for other visitors.
There will be a demonstration of the gaits of the Icelandic Horse between classes 2 and 3.
For more info contact Anne Davies: 01204 412503/07980 919788 or email annedavies@ntlworld.com
Closing date for entries Monday 2 August.  Late entries MAY be allowed if space available but are subject to a £2 late entry fee.
 
Saturday 7 August 2010 - Charity Ride in Aid of 'Help the Heroes'     11 am start.
A marked route along bridleways, roads and through woods crossing a ford.  Parking in field Dallow Gill, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3RH (check on google for field 54.140870, -1.682518)
£15.00 per horse booked in-advance.  £20.00 per horse on the day.  A rosette for every rider
For more information or to book in-advance please contact organiser
Joe Hodgson on: Tel:- 01765 658336 or post your entry/s to
J Hodgson, Bowes Mansion House, Grantley, N Yorkshire, HG4 3PU
or book online: www.carriage-driving-tuition.com 
Please note: If you will be attending this Charity Ride you are attending at your own accord. If there is any loss/damage or injury caused organisers will be not be held responsible

Saturday 7th August, 2010 Lancashire EGB – Little Tebay Ride
Newbiggin on Lune, Tebay. Grid ref: OS91. 701 057.   Start time: 9.30am – 11.00am. Distance: 25km. Speed: 8 0 12kmph. Entry fee: Members £13.00.   Non-members £18.00. Cheques made payable to:Endurance GB Lancashire Group.  Organiser and entries: Carolyn Cummings, Street Farm Stables, Orton Penrith , Cumbria CA10 3SE.
Tel:   015396 24446
Closing date 2nd Aug. 2010.   Use Social Ride Entry form from Endurance GB web site

Saturday 7th August 2010 - Trans Pennine Trail 21st Anniversay Celebration ride
at Longendale (entry form via this link).  Closing date for entries 31 July 2010.
http://derbyshire-egb.org.uk/forms/trans_pennine_trail_ride_2010.pdf

Sunday 8th August 2010 - The Vale of Lune Harriers Fun Ride
By kind permission of Mr and Mrs L Metcalf
Starting at Fleet farm, Gressingham through 8 miles of beautiful countryside, finishing with an optional cross country course and show jumps at Fleet farm. Riders set off between 10-12am
£15.00 per horse and rider if pre-booked/£20.00 on the day.  Refreshments and parking available on site.
For more information or a booking form contact Jane on 07847169426.

Saturday/Sunday 14/15 August 2010 – North Yorks National EGB Northern Champs at Dialstone
Contact: Heidi Lewis: 01845 587675 or 07973 445602

Saturday/Sunday 28/29 August 2010 EGB Cumbria Group National Challenge
Contact: Jean Gilbert & Carolyn Cummings 01768 772590 or 015396 24446

Sunday 12 September 2010 Lancs EGB Group Social Ride and Charity Ride - Treales School Ride
Contact: Lynne Jackson: 01772 690454 or Jane: 01772 691163

Saturday 18 September 2010 - Furness Riding for the Disabled Sponsored Ride
Holker Hall, Cark-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria 
See website for more details www.furnessrda.org.uk or email June Chapman at  info@furnessrda.org.uk

Sunday 26 September 2010 – EGB Lancs Group National Ride - Croal Irwell Valley
Contact: Yvonne Clark 01706 879740 or 07779330930

Sunday 26th September 2010 - Discovering Saddleworth's Bridleways Fun Ride
Friezland Arena, Greenfield , OL3 7JA off Manchester Rd A635 (open to cyclists and horse riders) 
ROUTE: There will be a choice of 2 Circular Rides, both rides cover quiet lanes, rough tracks and sections of the Pennine Bridleway Network. Choose from a medium (18km) or a long (25km) ride; please take into account the fitness of your horse (or bike?).  9.30 am START. £2/entry including a rosette at the finish. No entries on the day. For more info contact Jennie tel: 01457 872598 or email: env.brownhill@oldham.gov.uk  

Sunday 10 October 2010 – EGB Group National - Carsington Water Derbyshire
Contact: Linda Reeves: 01335 330208

Sunday 17 October 2010 - NLBS Tack Sale -Hest Bank Village Hall from 11am
Just to let you all know - we are holding the wonderful North Lancs Bridleways Tack Sale again this October. All details will be posted nearer the event, but we thought you might like to know the date for your diaries. It will run along the same lines as always.  We can accommodate 25 tables inside the hall, any overspill can set up outside. Super homemade refreshments available. Loads and loads of great bargains. Our membership secretary will be on site with a display of some typical events and rides we hold throughout the year. TABLES MUST BE BOOKED BEFORE THE EVENT due to the popularity of this event. If you wish to be super organised and book a table now, or wish to discuss the event, please contact Hilary on 01524 761184 in the evening.

Sunday 17 October 2010 – EGB Lancs Social Ride - Stalmine, Nr Blackpool
Contact:   Maxine Lang: 01253 700790


 

Check out West Craven Bridleways website for more rides www.westcravenbridleways.co.uk