Magpie Centre news

By Caroline Dudley

By now, our thoughts are firmly focused on Christmas once again but looking towards the New Year, it’s time to get organised with a 2025 Magpie Centre calendar, which depicts our lovely horses and ponies in action. Priced at £9.99 each, these are available from the Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall, South Runcton, PE33 0EP. Tel: 01553 810202.

November saw the start of the Magpie Centre’s Learning Through Riding programme for home-schooled children, many of whom have learning disabilities. This project has been hugely helped by a grant of £80,000 a year for three years from the National Lottery Community Fund. Parents of home-schooled children who feel their child would benefit from being part of the Magpie Centre’s community of horse lovers are welcome to contact the Centre to find out more.

After a busy summer, Tea With a Pony has closed for the winter, and is due to recommence in April 2025. This activity is designed for older people to meet, socialise and greet one of our ponies in the Magpie Centre’s wheelchair-accessible sensory garden at Wallington Hall. It may be of particular interest to care home Activities Organisers, seeking new opportunities for their service users. Tea With a Pony takes place every Wednesday 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm from April to October and costs £6.00 per person. Book through the Magpie Centre on 01553 810202.

Wishing all readers a very Merry Christmas and thanks for your support in 2024.