The Club welcomed Karen Brimson, one of the many volunteers giving their time contributing to the work of Barrow Farm Riding and Carriage Driving for the disabled which provides therapy, achievement and enjoyment to children and adults with special needs, physical and learning disabilities and autism and enriches their lives through horse related activities.
A member of the National RDA, supporting 20,000 children and adults through 400 centres across the UK, Barrow Farm is an equestrian centre located between Chelmsford and Brentwood, with some 200+ participants aged from 5yrs upwards with a wide range of challenges and complex needs, some with life limiting conditions.
Celebrating its 50th year, having started in 1976 with twelve children, the charity has nine ponies (and Karen was able to name them all together with their peccadilloes); three carriages; indoor and outdoor schools; stable yard; sensory garden; warm rooms ramp and hoist all added over the years.
In the past the Rotary, Inner Wheel and a RotaKids Club had all contributed towards the marvellous work of Barrow Farm and our Club unanimously had agreed to do so again recognising the beneficial impact the centre makes to the lives of many.