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Next Branch Meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. NOTE THE NEW TIME – 1:30 welcome, 2:00 PM Meeting Starts
Time for a 1 horsepower show – Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) Executive Director Liz Gagel will share information about the work VTRA does, providing equine-assisted services to individuals with diverse abilities. Through adaptive riding, stable management, and cart driving programs, VTRA creates opportunities for personal growth, independence, and connection with horses.
Next Branch Outing – Sunday April 20, 1:30 PM start
Join us for our first rally this year – the return of the Daffodil Rally on Sunday, April 20. This is a fun event that will require some directional skills (directions provided) and some observational skills. And there will be a surprise stop. The event will start at Hamsterly Beach with the first car away at 1:45pm. Be prepared for a drive. We will gather afterwards at the Four Mile Pub for refreshments. Please let us know if you will be attending the rally, the refreshments or both: email chrisberesford2@gmail.com or leave a message at 250-858-2685 before April 17.
What’s Coming Up?
The Brits Round BC is back! This is your chance to tour the Province with other members of the OECC. Joint for all of the trip or just for a part. Read about the trip and registration process in the attached documents: https://oecc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BRBC-2025-Accomodation.pdf; https://oecc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BRBC-Itinerary-Mar-16.pdf; https://oecc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BRBC-2025-Welcome.pdf
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Chair
Richard Neville
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Susan Jones
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Raymond Hall
Membership
Ed Lien
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John Beresford
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Chris Beresford
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Bruce Edwards