by Katie Hobden | Mar 19, 2020
As you are aware, the government measures to avoid the spread of the Covid-19 virus has forced Diamond to close and we have had to suspend all riding activities for the foreseeable future. We hope you and your families are keeping well and coping with these difficult...
by Katie Hobden | Mar 19, 2020
Dear Riders, Volunteers, Carers, Supporters and Friends, Unfortunately, the government lockdown to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus is still in place and Diamond remains closed. We know how disappointing this for everyone, but we hope that you and your families...
by Katie Hobden | Dec 19, 2019
A Very Brief History of Diamond – The Early Years The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders was one of the fore-runners of riding for disabled but the roots of Diamond go back to 1959 when the founder, Keith Webb, a London Mounted Police Officer first saw a child who was...
by Katie Hobden | Dec 19, 2019
DIAMOND CHRISTMAS SHOW The Christmas Show and Presentation of Awards was held on 1st December. This year’s theme was “The 12 Days of Christmas” with great costumes and contributions from the riders, vaulters and carriage drivers. Of course, the show would not be...
by diamond | Oct 30, 2019
This year sees the start of the 50th Year celebrations of riding at the Diamond Centre. Way back in 1969 a gentleman called Keith Webb and his wife June, arranged for children from Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children, Carshalton and Croydon Spastics Society to have...
