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Well, we’ve reached the end of February with a mixture of fill ditch black and white but, the upside is that the nights are drawing out which I look forward to above all; not much fun standing in my room when it’s dark inside as well as out for so long, even if I’m on shutdown. Recently the Stables have been alive with a rumour that a TV crew are coming to film; as it happened, it turned out to be true. On Wednesday 3rd there was frantic activity, grooming and sweeping, to make us all look our best but, above all, most attention was given to our celebrity. Yes, you guessed it, Strikey! That’s why they were coming to the Shelley Centre, to film and interview our “RDA 40th Anniversary Pony Pin up Boy” as well as talking to Helpers and Riders alike; I was even included with one of the crew taking a turn on my back to understand what I could do; impressed he was too; I think I may even be seen on film? From what I can understand the finished work will be shown via Sky TV during the month of May or June in a programme entitled Animal Nation. Apart from Strikey; Shannon, Holly and Jet went through their paces for the crew with Riders, Lily and Isabel: Hannah and Bethany: Alasdair and Rowan and Logan and Nathanial. I think everyone enjoyed themselves and none were shy of the camera either; what a professional lot we have at the Shelley Centre? You may remember that I mentioned Breyer UK, who make collectable equine models, during one of my blogs last year? Well, they have now released the model of our Strikey and I must say it looks great as we have now received some for display at the Centre. The model is in a display box with a special RDA 40th mention on the front. Models are available by going onto the RDA Website www.rda.org.uk and click on “Shop”. It’s good to know that a percentage of the sale price will go toward the RDA. I admit I am a tiny bit envious of all the attention Strikey is getting these days but, to be honest, it’s great for the entire Herd and People at the Centre and we are all so very proud of him. The Shelley Centre Year Book has just been published and with it our events programme (Yes, I’ve a Blog in there too) and some of this information is now on our Website. A bit of advance notice to those of you who enjoy a night out; we’re hosting a 60’s Party Night Dinner Dance at the Hotel Elizabeth, Copdock on 24th April to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Shelley Centre, so if any of you fancy a “Twist and Shout” why not come along. Perhaps it will be an ideal time to meet a few faces from the past and reminisce or for those of you not involved with the RDA just to have a fun evening. Information and tickets are available by contacting the Centre: email theshelleycentre@aol.com or by telephone. The 60’s were a bit before my time so I’ll do a bit of Web Surfing to get up to speed on that era? Oh! While I remember, Lyn and the Maintenance Boys have been dropping big hints to me to remind you that it’s now the start of the gardening season and that there is a very good way to give your garden or allotment a very special treat. Why not give it a spread of well rotted horse manure? The Herd are good at producing this 24/7, so give us a call and come and collect a bag or two or three; just telephone the number below to arrange it. Well, must go, have to supervise the filling of the bags to make sure they are ready for when you collect. Come and get it…….!!!
Ebony
