Quick Update

It's Q week, I've been quizzing the quirky quilters on the quintessential quotes but they came up empty, so I'll have to quit whilst I'm ahead...

Quick poll!

You choose Bristol Disability Equality Forum's new look!

*Drumroll* BDEF are really excited to share with you the final design choices for their new logo and branding!

Members get the final say! They have taken user comments from the AGM and Outlaw design agency have made them a reality!

Whichever design gets the most member votes will become BDEF’s new branding. Please vote for your favourite online here: BDEF Logo Final Poll.

You can also call us on 0117 914 058 or email your choice to info@bristoldef.org.uk. We will be announcing the chosen design at our members meeting on 25th March!

Voting closes at 5pm Friday 20th March!

Quality Time in Nature?

Develop a Bristol Park for Disabled People and Carers.

Your Park Bristol and Bath are working with Bristol City Council to look at how they can make parks and green spaces more accessible. An important part of this is involving Disabled people and unpaid carers in sharing their experiences. First, they are keen to involve these groups in choosing which park to develop, so are holding an event for Disabled People and Unpaid Carers (over 18) to shape this project.

On: Friday 27^th March (10:00am – 1:00pm)

At: Engine Shed, Bristol Temple Meads

Everyone that attends this session will receive a £30 gift voucher and free lunch.

If you would like to find out more and register for a place please contact: Helen on 07926 904 248 or by emailing Helen@yourpark.org.uk

Quiet Please...

(Yes, that one's a stretch, but Q is hard!)

Our next Dressage competition has been organised for riders from The Avon Centre and any other RDA Groups within our Mid West Region that would like to participate.

There will be a total of five Classes to suit riders with a wide range of experience from those doing their first Dressage Class to some that are used to competing at Regional & National level.

Class 1 - RDA Dressage B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 Championship Test with Leader (2026) Walk Only.pdf

Class 2 - RDA Dressage Grade 1 Championship Test (2022).pdf

Class 3 - RDA Dressage Grade 6 Championship Test (2022) walk & trot.pdf

Class 4 - RDA Dressage Grade 7 Championship Test (2022) Walk, Trot & Canter.pdf

Class 5 - Pick your own Test from the following choices:

RDA Dressage Grade 6 Championship Test (2022) Walk only

RDA Dressage Grade 7 Championship Test (2022) Walk & Trot

RDA Dressage Grade 6 Championship Test (2022) Walk, Trot & Canter

RDA Dressage Grade 7 Open Championship Test (2026) Walk, Trot & Cante

We will be taking into account the number of entries for each Class in deciding whether to run all the Classes. Riders will be expected to be ready and prepared to start their test on time.

Where possible riders should wear a jacket, shirt & tie and light coloured jodhpurs, however if this is not possible they are welcome to wear their normal riding clothes and Group sweatshirts because this is a competition to encourage all. Jackets are available to borrow from the Centre on the day.

Competition entries should be made through ‘Events’ ECPro as before.

The entry fee will be £14 plus £16 horse hire per rider per Class. If the class is showing as full, please let me know (RDAKim@theavoncentre.org.uk ) as I may be able to help.

Please discuss with your coach which Class might be most suitable for you, before booking.

Entries open on Monday March 23rd 2026 through EC Pro, events

It is possible that we will be able to offer some private or shared lessons during the Easter holidays. I will advertise these nearer the time.

Refreshments will be available on the day.

Replies to this email address are not monitored. To reply to The Avon Centre, contact Info@theavoncentre.org.uk.

Quick Cookery!

Does anyone have a microwave they no longer need? We could really use one in our downstairs kitchen. Please contact Mojca if you can help.

Querying what to do on Good Friday?

Ponder no more! Sign up for our Easter Egg Hunt! Get outdoors and hunt for chocolate, all whilst supporting a charity! What's not to love?!