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as not only a way to exercise and beat stress, but also as a fantastic way to explore the countryside and tie together local businesses, attractions and communities. Not everyone owns a bicycle and those that do, can sometimes fi nd transporting it diffi cult. “With Countrybike, we are able to
Peddle power at Penshurst
Visitors to Penshurst Place will be able to explore the surrounding Tudor estate by pedal power, thanks to the launch of an innovative new cycle scheme. Countrybike is the brainchild of Tim and Suzy Seddon from Fordcombe, and is set to see rental bikes placed at key locations across Kent and East Sussex, including tourist attractions, village halls and local businesses. As Tim explains: “We see cycling
offer bikes sited at beautiful locations – so more people can get out there to enjoy our wonderful countryside.” Six bikes are available to hire at Penshurst Place (they are all 21 speed Dawes bikes, with hybrid aluminium frames), which will be maintained by a qualifi ed bike mechanic. Hiring a bicycle is easy – customers simply need to download an app onto their phone, register their details and type in the unique code found on the bike. A range of adult sizes will be on
offer, with children’s bikes available to pre-order for longer rentals.
For added incentive, Penshurst Place
offers discounts on admission to visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle. • Visit
www.penshurstplace.com for more information.
JUNE NEWS And the
winner is…
A delighted and excited Liz Berry from Staplehurst couldn’t wait to get down to Royal Victoria Place shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells to collect – and spend! – her £500 gift card at FCUK.
Liz was the lucky winner from
more than 340 entries in our March competition to win £500 at French Connection to spend on a new spring/summer 18 wardrobe.
CHARITY OF THE MONTH Bradbourne RDA Group
Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled Group (RDA) is an independent charity founded in the early 1960s and is one of 500 RDA groups in the UK. We offer the opportunity for therapy, achievement and enjoyment through horse riding and carriage driving for people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Being based at Bradbourne Riding
and Training Centre, Sevenoaks, as well as the indoor arena we have access to fi elds, woods, and country paths providing a stimulating environment for our participants. Like all RDA Groups we receive no public funding or monies from RDA UK, and raise money through various events we organise, and donations. We still operate without any paid staff, being indebted to our specifi cally trained volunteers who devote their time to ensure we can support over 300 disabled children and adults from the local area on term-time weekdays and at camps during holidays.
There are a wealth of opportunities for anyone to volunteer whatever your interests, skills, or experience from horses to back offi ce, all essential to enable disabled participants to have fun while learning new skills and gaining a sense of achievement. Come and meet some of our volunteers and ponies on our stand at the Shoreham
Heavy Horse Show on Sunday 2nd September and watch the carriage driving demonstrations by some of our amazing participants. • To fi nd out more about the group, arrange a visit and chat about volunteering opportunities, contact Sarah via sarahfenn@
bradbourne-rda.org.uk, call 07803 231723 or visit
www.bradbourne-rda.org.uk
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