A ROTARY club has donated £250 to the Rawreth Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).

Members of the Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill voted to make a donation to the charity after hearing about its good work to help with the cost of providing this popular and effective service for the disabled.

Julie Mace, secretary of Rawreth RDA, explained that the therapeutic benefits of riding for disabled people are numerous and as well as the physical benefits. It cana also improve awareness, communication, confidence and decision making and provides an opportunity to enjoy activities with a community of like-minded people.

Rawreth RDA provide six riding sessions for the disabled each week and needs help to meet its running expenses.