{"id":2516,"date":"2025-06-17T18:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/flintdenbigh\/?post_type=news&p=2516"},"modified":"2025-06-17T18:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:46:04","slug":"week-17-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/flintdenbigh\/news\/week-17-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 17 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n

What\u2019s on this month<\/h4>\n

Use the\u00a0calendar on the website<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on and book.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Main Camp – Payments<\/h4>\n

Please could parents\/guardians ensure that camp payments are made ASAP.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A MESSAGE TO ALL PONY CLUB PARENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dear Parents,<\/p>\n

We are incredibly proud of our Pony Club Branch and the opportunities it gives our children – not just to ride and compete, but to grow, learn, and be part of something much bigger than themselves. These events, rallies, and team opportunities don\u2019t happen by magic \u2013 they rely entirely on volunteers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And that means YOU.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It has become increasingly clear that the same group of parents are doing the majority of the work \u2013 organizing events, setting up, packing up and stewarding – while others simply watch from the sidelines. This is neither fair nor sustainable.<\/p>\n

We also need to be honest: there is growing expectation from some that their child will be selected for teams or enjoy the benefits of a well-run event, without contributing any time or effort to make those things happen. That is not how this club \u2013 or any club \u2013 can operate.<\/p>\n

We will be moving forward with a simple principle:<\/p>\n

If you expect your child to benefit from the club, you must be willing to contribute to it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This could be helping at an event, supporting set-up\/pack up, putting poles up at competitions, stewarding \u2013 there are roles for everyone, regardless of experience. No need is too small but doing nothing is no longer acceptable.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s share the load, support each other, and set the example we want our children to follow.<\/p>\n

Thank you to the parents who always step up. To everyone else \u2013 <\/strong>now is the time.<\/p>\n

Kind regards<\/p>\n

Bethan Jones DC<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Area Horse Trials – Volunteers Needed<\/h4>\n

Our Branch is joint organisers with CHS for the Area Horse Trials. Please could you let Bethan know if you are available to help at Kelsall on Sunday 6th July, and if you are available for the whole day or half a day. Thank you. (dc@fndponyclub.org.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Area Dressage, Show Jumping and Horse Trials<\/h4>\n

Entries are open.\u00a0Please let the team organiser know which classes you are entering.<\/p>\n

Good luck to the members competing at the Area Tetrathlon\/triathlon being held at Mostyn this next weekend.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Llanasa Rallies<\/h4>\n

There are extra groups in the following rallies suitable for lead rein\/just off on:<\/p>\n