Melford Church Ride

25th MELFORD CHURCH RIDE

Saturday 23rd April 2016 starting and finishing at Kentwell Hall, Long Melford by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Patrick Phillips

15 Mile sponsored ride starting 10.00 a.m.

Proceeds in aid of

FRIENDS OF LONG MELFORD CHURCH THE PARISHES THROUGH WHICH WE RIDE INTERNATIONAL SPINAL RESEARCH THE SHELLEY CENTRE FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING THE EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE Entries close Monday 18th April 2016 Refreshments available. First Aid in attendance.

For Entry forms please email: [email protected] or send an A5 SAE to the Secretary – Mrs Sue Roberts at Dorset Cottage, The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9DU Tel: 01787 319850. MELFORD CHURCH RIDE – SATURDAY 23rd APRIL 2016 RULES .

1. All riders and/or any substitute riders must have their names on the entry form. This is an insurance requirement. Requests to ride together should be indicated on the entry form and £5.00 entry fee per rider to be sent with the form. 2. Riders must report to the Secretary on the day, and pay a further minimum of £15 either personally or in sponsorship money.

3. Entries received after Monday 18 th will be charged an extra £10 4. Hard hats must be worn to B.S.I. standard. 5. Dogs MUST be on leads at ALL times. 6. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 7. Please show consideration to the land-owners and other horses and riders. 8. No liability for loss of, or damage to, horses, people or property will be accepted by the organisers, officials or landowners. It is essential for riders to follow the ride signs/arrows which are carefully placed to ensure the safety of horse & rider.

9. The committee reserves the right to ask any rider to leave the course, or to call for veterinary opinion, as to the soundness of any horse, at the rider's expense. 10. Please carry a mobile phone and put the number on the entry form

Entries : Mrs Sue Roberts, Dorset Cottage, The Green, Long Melford Sudbury CO10 9DU. Tel: 01787 319850 Mob: 07903 643619 email: [email protected] A 15-minute rest halfway is recommended. You are welcome to stop at The Crown Inn, on the Green in HARTEST. Water available for horses.

Great Prizes for those who raise the most Sponsorship

1. Lunch or Dinner for 2 including a bottle of house wine at the award- winning ‘Scutchers’ of Long Melford. Open Lunch or Dinner Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays only. 2. A £50 voucher for Long Melford Saddlery & Country Clothing 3. A bottle of Moet Chandon Champagne.

We are indebted to our landowners: -

Mr and Mrs Patrick Phillips, Sir Richard and Lady Hyde Parker, Mr William Hyde Parker, Mr & Mrs Nick Willcocks, Mr & Mrs John Pawsey, Mr & Mrs Stephen Lamprell, The Weller-Poley Family, Mrs Peter Edwards MELFORD CHURCH RIDE - SATURDAY 23rd APRIL 2016

ENTRY FORM Please specify Name of Rider: Name of Horse Entry Fee preferred start (Capitals please) time between 10.00 –12.00

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Main Contact Name and Address: Total Entry Fee £______

Contact Tel.no: Mobile no: email address:

------1. Please specify if rider is under15 years. 2. If your requested start time is over-subscribed we will phone or email you. Later is usually less crowded. 3. Please bring a mobile phone and put your number on the form 4. Please be prepared to pay all sponsorship money on the day, and bring £1 deposit for your number. 5. I agree to abide by the published rules.

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Please make Cheques payable to Melford Church Ride

Refreshments will be available on site at Kentwell Hall and at The Crown Inn at HARTEST. Telephone No. 01284 830250. MELFORD CHURCH RIDE - SATURDAY 23rd APRIL 2016

SPONSORSHIP FORM.

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