CARRIAGE DRIVING GROUP’S VISIT TO
ST. JOHN’S JERUSALEM
16th AUGUST 2009
The Bradbourne RDA carriage driving group were blessed with perfect weather on Sunday
16th August when they spent the afternoon at St. John's Jerusalem at Sutton-at-Hone,
near Dartford.
The National Trust property is famous for its 13th-century chapel which was once part of the former Commandery of the Knights Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, established on the site in 1199.
Its beautiful garden is moated by the River Darent and is famous for its herbaceous borders and magnificent trees, including a fine cedar of Lebanon (below left).
Ponies Billy (left) and Jimmy (below) enjoyed splashing through the cool water of the Darent as they toured the beautiful grounds and the riders enjoyed a welcome cup of tea in the house at the end of a wonderful afternoon.
St John's provided a perfect setting for an unforgettable day and we are extremely grateful to everyone who made the outing possible, especially our hosts at St. John's Jerusalem.
Bradbourne RDA
St. John’s Jerusalem
Bradbourne Group Riding for the Disabled Association
Registered Charity No: 1122480
Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled Association
Bradbourne Riding and Training Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3DH
Tel: 07914 273610 e-mail: contact@bradbourne-rda.org.uk
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