TOP equestrian rider Lucinda Fredericks will be giving a talk about the sport and her partnership with her mare, Headley Britannia, on Thursday, July 24 (start time 8pm) at Ashford Hill Primary School.

The pair won the Burghley Horse Trials in 2006 and Badminton a year later, as well as competing at the London Olympics.

All money from the ticket sales will benefit both Cancer Research UK and Ashford Hill Primary School.

Tickets are £12 each, which includes drinks and nibbles. They must be purchased in advance from Gemma Hughes on 07557 948133 or email gem.1978@hotmail.com.