The Great Western Ambulance Recieves £4,333 from The Badminton Ride

The Badminton Ride has been held on the Badminton Estate for over forty years. It is run by volunteers and supporters of the Beaufort Hunt. Riders come from locally but also far and wide such as Cornwall, Sussex, many from Wales. Those that take part love to say” I have ridden round Badminton “

‍As an example in the last ten years over £42,600 has been donated to various chosen charities. Plus another £16,000 donated over that time to Great Badminton Church. This year the Badminton Ride gave £4333 to the Great Western Air Ambulance. The Duchess of Beaufort presented the cheque assisted by two lady members of the Beaufort who were fortunate enough to benefit from the air ambulance service. Katie Baines and Jean Simmons. The cheque was received by Emma Fawcett of the GWAA.

GWAAC's Supporter Engagement Coordinator said: "As a charity entirely reliant on our local community to keep providing our service, we are incredibly grateful for the fantastic amount raised by the Badminton Ride and the volunteers that made it possible."

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Countess Bathurst from the NFRSA said . “We are all very grateful to the committee of the Badminton Ride, as well as Their Graces The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, for inviting the NFRSA to become one of the recipients of the funds raised, which will go towards supporting retired service animals from the police; fire; prison; border force, NCA, and NHS, with veterinary and medical bills. The £3,000 could cover ongoing medications for members of the NFRSA family or help to pay for operations such as stomach torsions (the equivalent to colic in horses) and this wonderful amount enables us to 'Protect our Protectors'. We'd also like to thank all those who took part, including two retired police horses from South Wales Police, both of whom are registered with our charity - and may one day need our assistance, so it was wonderful to see them having such a wonderful day, despite the rain! “ 

Left to right Jo Aldridge for the Ride, Duke and Duchess of Beaufort , Countess Bathurst from the NFRSA, Nick Grant-Thorold and Robert Wharton from the Ride. 

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‍‍The Standard Rate (at £25 for riders aged 15 and over, and £20 for riders aged 14 and under) is available from midnight Monday 1st May to midnight on Monday 31st July.
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The Late Rate (at £35 for riders age 15 and over, and £25 for riders age 14 and under) will then be available to midnight on Wednesday 20th September.
At this point all entries to the Ride will close and there will be no subsequent entries on the day.

Be aware that entries may close earlier than 20th September if Ride capacity has already been reached.

Please Note:- All riders must report to the Entries Tent Prior to Mounting.
Horses are not permitted at the Entries Tent

No photography allowed on the course. Official photos available from TTL details will be provided after the event.

See the T&Cs tab for the full list of Rules, Terms & Conditions for the Ride.

‍‍The Standard Rate (at £25 for riders aged 15 and over, and £20 for riders aged 14 and under) is available from midnight Monday 1st May to midnight on Monday 31st July.
‍
The Late Rate (at £35 for riders age 15 and over, and £25 for riders age 14 and under) will then be available to midnight on Wednesday 20th September.
At this point all entries to the Ride will close and there will be no subsequent entries on the day.

Be aware that entries may close earlier than 20th September if Ride capacity has already been reached.

Please Note:- All riders must report to the Entries Tent Prior to Mounting.
Horses are not permitted at the Entries Tent

No photography allowed on the course. Official photos available from TTL details will be provided after the event.

See the T&Cs tab for the full list of Rules, Terms & Conditions for the Ride.

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