RDA Raymond Terrace & Lower Hunter

07/11/2025

Pssst….. Have you heard RDA Raymond Terrace are teaming up with the Rotary of Raymond Terrace for their next two events.

One is coming up real soon and other one closing in just behind it.

The Christmas Day Event is on the 22nd of November, at Raymond Terrace Centro.

And then there’s SuperHero Dinner Dance is on the 29th of November at the Spinning Wheel Hotel in Raymond Terrace. From 6.30-late,
tickets can be bought for $65 for a two course meal or u can buy a ticket to just be on a seat outside the table area for no meal or if you cannot make the night you can purchase a “ghost seat” of $65.
Come dressed as your favorite Super Hero.
All proceeds from the night will go to RDA Raymond Terrace.

Maybe even a director of RDA could come and join us for this event.

Book your tickets now via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1462338

04/11/2025

Wow what a day for the Melbourne Cup at Imperial Hotel Maitland…… Big Thanks goes to Nick and his team at the Imperial for hosting our event again this year. And be ready to have us back again next year.

Lots of interesting colour in the field for the fashion on the fields for the women, next year the men need to be more competitive and join the men’s fashion on the field.

Thanks to all the punters for buying our sweeps and joining in on “heads and tails” and our raffle.

We hope you all will join us again next year at the same place and same time.

02/11/2025

It’s Closing in on our Biggest Fundraising Event of the year. 4th November at the Imperial Hotel Maitland.

Are you joining us for this years Melbourne Cup Event at the Imperial Hotel Maitland. Tuesday 4th November at Time of 10-3pm.

Turn up in ur best dressed fashion for pick of the crop of “Fashion on the Fields”.

Book your seat now by calling the Imperial Hotel Maitland.

And buy some tickets in our raffle by scanning the QR code all proceeds go to the RDA.

Raffle will be drawn after 2pm at the Imperial Hot Maitland on the day.

Come and join us for some great fun and a great Melbourne Cup Event.

https://facebook.com/events/s/rda-silent-auction/2079705679436586/
The auction will close Monday night so enter The Silent Auction Now.

Please click on this link to go to the raffle page to buy your winning tickets.
https://www.raffletix.com.au/rdamelbournecupraffle2025

RDA (NSW) Raymond Terrace and Lower Hunter - RDA Melbourne Cup Fundraiser Raffle 2025. Drawn on: Tuesday, 4 November 2025. Sponsors:

30/10/2025

It’s Closing in on our Biggest Fundraising Event of the year. 4th November at the Imperial Hotel Maitland.

Are you joining us for this years Melbourne Cup Event at the Imperial Hotel Maitland. Time is 10-3pm.

Turn up in ur best dressed fashion for pick of the crop of “Fashion on the Fields”.

Book your seat now by calling the Imperial Hotel Maitland.

And buy some tickets in our raffle by scanning the QR code all proceeds go to the RDA.

Raffle will be drawn after 2pm at the Imperial Hot Maitland on the day.

Come and join us for some great fun and a great Melbourne Cup Event.

https://facebook.com/events/s/rda-silent-auction/2079705679436586/

Please click on this link to go to the raffle page to buy your winning tickets.
https://www.raffletix.com.au/rdamelbournecupraffle2025

25/10/2025

Wow what a RDA Family Fun Day to celebrate our Riders and Volunteers in one day. A big morning but some great fun was had with hobby horse games in the arena and egg n spoon with hobby horses and balls in the hoop with a hobby horse.

And a lovely spread of morning tea and sausage sizzle downstairs prepared by Tony Ross and our own Facility Committee Member Chris Batch. And extra helpers to get things set up for the morning as RDA Raymond Terrace always work together to get the job done.
Big thanks to Kim Hicks, Wayne Hicks, Judy Edwards, Alison stone, Lisa, Loretta, Lachlan Batch, Gail Batch, Dani Elle, Helen Murrell, Cherie Mason from Stroud for bringing Max the horse to get his Horse of the Year award.

Pssst no horses left for stroud next year to pick. Haha....

Stroud seem to do it again this year like last year.

And the lucky door prizes went to;
Delilah for a girl,
Abbie older girl, (Samantha’s sister)
Gail the women’s,
Ethan the boy's
Dylan the Men's.

This year Awards went to;
Rider of the Year Award to Scarlette Casaceli (Tuesday Rider)
Rider Encouragement of the Year to Tiko Samson (Stroud Carriage Driver)
Volunteer Encouragement Award to Tony Smith ( Stroud Driving).
Volunteer of the year Award to Susan Schmidte ( Monday Riding group)
The Shush Award to Max (Stroud Driving pony) Horse of the year.

Rda Ride-A-Thon Awards
Trophy and awards hadn’t been updated or given prior to COVID.
2022 & 2023 Samantha Morgan, and a Trophy for Supreme Sponsorship for over $2500 raised over 3 years. (Tuesday)
2024 Violet and Seanna Bryant, (Monday)
2025 Tiko Samson (Stroud Driving)

And yearly badges;

3 year service
Cheryl Cooper (Tuesday Riding)
Sheree urqart (Saturday 2)

5 year badges
Richard Hayter (Tuesday Riding)

10 year badges
Sue Knight (Monday)
Ed Knight (Monday).

Certificate of Achievement, acknowledging 11 years of service to Phil Hudson Caretaker.

16/10/2025

Melbourne Cup Day for Rda Raymond Terrace is going to be on at the Imperial Hotel Maitland on the 4th of November. Event happening from 10am until 3pm.

Our biggest fundraising event of the year is nearly here if you want to purchase raffle tickets for the event or even pre book your table for the event.

https://facebook.com/events/s/rda-silent-auction/2079705679436586/

14/09/2025

Unmask Your Inner Hero at the RDA Superhero Dinner Dance!
Raymond Terrace, NSW — September 2025
Rotary Raymond Terrace is teaming up with the Riding for the Disabled Raymond
Terrace & Lower Hunter Centre to throw a night of epic proportions—and it’s all for a
cause that’s close to home.
After a year of wild weather and tough terrain, the RDA Centre is facing serious
challenges. Their incredible horses—who give their all to support riders of all abilities—
need urgent help:
• More feed to stay strong
• Veterinary care to stay healthy
• A new tractor to keep the grounds safe and ride-ready
So, we’re calling on every caped crusader, masked marvel, and everyday legend to join
us for the RDA Superhero Dinner Dance on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at the Spinning
Wheel Hotel, 82 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with
the action starting at 6:30 PM sharp.
Tickets on sale till Saturday 22nd November 2025—available online only at
https://www.trybooking.com/DFFFU.
Choose your mission:
• Standard Hero Seat – $65 (includes a heroic two-course meal)
• Ghost Seat – $65 donation (not attending but donating cost of a seat to RDA)
• Superhero on the Edge Seat – $30 (perimeter seating, no meal, but all the fun)
Expect a night packed with:
• Live bands to get you dancing
• Surprise guests to inspire
• Raffles, silent auctions & lucky door prizes
• Best Dressed Superhero showdown—bring your boldest look!
Whether you fly in, swing by, or teleport to the dance floor, your support helps keep this
life-changing service galloping forward.
For more info, call Adam Nicholas on 0432 187 010
Supported By
RDA Superheroes Dinner Dance on behalf of Riding for the Disabled Raymond Terrace & Lower Hunter Centre Supported By
SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2025
6 PM FOR 6:30 PM START
SPINNING WHEEL HOTEL
82 Port Stephens St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
LIVE BAND & ENTERTAINMENT
SPECIAL GUEST * RAFFLE
SILENT AUCTION * LUCKY DOOR PRIZES
Tickets on sale NOW till Saturday 22nd November
2 course meal $65 per head
Ghost Seat $65 per person
(not attending but donating cost of a seat to RDA )
Superhero on the Edge seats $30, attending, no meal included.
Ticket available online only at
https://www.trybooking.com/DFFFU
You can also scan QR code for tickets
For all booking queries please contact
Adam Nicholas on 0432 187 010

Please Share to help us make this a superior hero night.

Rotary Raymond Terrace is teaming up with the Riding for the Disabled Raymond Terrace & Lower Hunter Centre to throw a night of epic...

10/09/2025

Announcement: RDA has the opportunity to of being included in having a dressed up theme dinner dance this year., with the Rotary of Raymond Terrace,,

The flyer has been attached to this post.

This is not just aimed for our RDA Family’s and Volunteers but for the wider community.

If you would like to come along and pay and be a superhero for a night then get ur ticket now.

Going to be a great night of fun and dance, book ur table or seats now with tri- booking.

https://www.trybooking.com/DFFFU

09/09/2025

RDA had a surprise visitor this morning! This little stray cat captured the hearts of our participants and volunteers as they made their appearance - rubbing against legs, purring, and even jumping into cars. The cat is definitely not feral and must have a home. They wouldn’t let me lift their tail to check whether they are male or female, and they have a lump on their spine, which suggests they may have been in an accident some time ago. Please share this to help our little friend find their way home.

06/09/2025

Announcement the Fathers Day Raffle has been drawn on video after the Saturday 2 Riding group.

Dani the fundraising officer will be in contact with the winners for collecting if their prizes.

Thanks to all who participated in purchasing tickets for this Fathers Day Raffle.

27/08/2025

Pssst…. 🐀
I hear that Monday rode their dress up Disney Theme for the Ride-A-Thon on the 18th August….,,,🐀🐀

I wonder who got the most donations from their family and friends to help support their favorite four legged friends to help keep RDA operating.

With Some Minnie Mouse’s in the house and a fair maiden and a pink treasure cat and some interesting looking thing not a Disney Character the Queen of hearts made an entry to RDA today.

All looked pretty as if they were out of a Disney Movie.

And with a sprinkle of extra horse dust they were all gone again for the day. 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀

23/08/2025

Pssst…. 🐀
I hear that Super Saturday Squad rode their dress up Disney Theme for the Ride-A-Thon Today…. 🐀🐀

I wonder who got the most donations from their family and friends to help support their favorite four legged friends to help keep RDA operating.

With Some Minnie Mouse’s in the house and a fair maiden and a pink treasure cat and some interesting looking thing not a Disney Character the Queen of hearts made an entry to RDA today.

All looked pretty as if they were out of a Disney Movie.

And with a sprinkle of extra horse dust they were all gone again for the day. 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀

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