A huge THANK YOU to the following sponsors:
- Southern Stars Charitable Trust have provided us with a much needed boost to our funds to assist us with some of our bigger
expenses such as buying a horse and uniforms for our volunteers. Southern Stars is a Charitable Trust that is dedicated to providing a better life for special needs and disadvantaged children in New Zealand, by raising funds for children’s charities, and by creating entertainment events for special needs and disadvantaged children. http://southernstars.org.nz/ - Alpine Patisserie of Henderson kindly produces hundreds of gingerbread horses each year, for school children to decorate and sell, to raise money for RDA.
Established in 1998 by Swiss pastry chef Stephan Kohler, Alpine Patisserie is a leading wholesaler and retailer of delicious cakes, desserts, tarts, pasties, breads, cheesecakes and tortes, made-to-order and freshly delivered to hotels, cafes, restaurants, catering and gift companies. The factory shop at 50 Keeling Road, is open on Saturday mornings Website: http://www.alpineswisspatisserie.co.nz/ - Raymond and Pia Saxton of Barfoot & Thompson Royal Heights Branch are the proud sponsors of two of our
horses, Eclipse and Timon. They have also assisted us with the purchase of our float and they make a donation to us every time they sell a house for someone who has named us as their charity to support. - WinMac Solutions Ltd., for the donation of an IBM Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop and a Brother Colour Multi Function Centre 9970DW. WinMac provides Computer Solutions to small and medium size businesses, Education and not for profit organizations, and societies and charities that serve communities less privileged. Website: http://www.winmac.co.nz/
- Scottwood Trust for grant of $15,000 for replacement ponies and associated costs. We were unlucky to lose two of our older ponies over the winter recess, and another earlier in the year, so really appreciate this support to help us replace them. It has enabled us to recommence rallies at the beginning of this term without disruption following the purchase of our lovely new pony, Kaimani, with this grant. We are about to purchase a second pony who will be joining us shortly.
- Longley Printing for donation of services to the group – stickers, cards, end of year certificates, you are a huge help!
- Paton Roofing Services Ltd for your donation of a protective shutter for our wonderful external mirror. Special thanks to Bing Gasgoigne for his help and liaison with this project.
- PGG Wrightson, Kumeu and Tru-Test Ltd, Mt Wellington for your donation of electric fencing supplies. Your assistance is really appreciated and is being put to good use in paddock management.
- The ARA Lodge No. 348 IC for your donation towards running expenses for the Group. You have supported our group for many years and we really appreciate and value your involvement.
Noel Leeming for your donation of gift vouchers towards our fund-raising – these are really appreciated!
Mitre 10 for your donation of a wheelbarrow to assist volunteers with a ‘ poo-pickup’ in the paddocks. Any more volunteers for this chore really welcome!- Henderson Massey Local Board for funding assistance with research and development.
- Waitakere Ranges Local Board for funding assistance with administrative and compliance costs.
- Anil Kapadia at Kelston Digital Photos for your assistance with large photos for publicity.
