News Archive….
Find out what’s been happening at the Diamond Centre…
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Dolls House Auction
We have been donated a Tudor Dolls house to auction. All proceeds will go direct to The Diamond Centre. The details are attached, so if you know anyone who might be interested, please would you pass this on to them. Many thanks.
Charity Walk for Diamond
Come and support The Diamond Centre whilst walking through lovely countryside. Organised by The Rotary Club of Banstead, with 85% of all funds raised coming to support us. Bring your family, bring your dog and enjoy a morning out, all for a good cause. Speak to Claire...
Diamond Tea Towels
Diamond tea towels with our amazing horses and ponies - get them from the office!
Unwanted Christmas Gifts?
We're also looking for items to use as raffle and tombola prizes.It can be:- Soft toys (new or in very good condition)- Toiletries (in their original packaging)- Bottles (not just alcohol, anything in a bottle!)- Unwanted giftsJust drop them in the office next time...
Rider’s Feature – Georgia
Georgia started riding at Diamond less than 6 months ago and is one of our individual riders on a Saturday morning! We talked to Georgia and her Mum about her experiences at Diamond….. Georgia told us all about her favourite things at Diamond, which include riding...
Volunteer News!
We are delighted to announce that 3 of our Saturday volunteers, Katie Hobden, Katie Lawson and Kathryn Clements, recently achieved their RDA Group Coach qualification. The coaching pathway includes a combination of on-line and practical training sessions on a wide...
RDA Arts & Craft Competition
The Arts & Crafts competition, as part of the RDA National Championships, provides a great opportunity for participants to express themselves through art. It is open to all participants of all ages in RDA and gives everyone the chance to take part in the RDA...
Secret Santa – Thank you!
A massive thank you to everyone who supported our annual Secret Santa. We raised nearly £4,000 and most importantly got to spoil our lovely horses and ponies. The money donated goes to buy over 120 different items to support the centre and continue to make it the...
Our Recent Events – Christmas 2023
We had a busy Christmas at Diamond, with our fundraising and volunteer events! At the beginning of December we held our open day and Christmas Show, with some amazing riding displays from our riders and vaulters, as well as the oppurtunity for lots of pony cuddles on...
Horse Update
Welcome to our newest arrival Lizzie. Lizzie has settled in extremely well and is now a firm rider favourite with some of our smaller riders. She is a 13.1hh grey mare who likes to be treated like a VIP.Do give her a fuss when you see her!
Upgrades to our Facilities
You might have noticed a few improvements over the last few months at the centre. This is part of our ongoing improvement plan to make sure we are providing the best centre for our participants and volunteers. Look out for the new solar panels and lighting to make us...
Diamond’s 50th Anniversay
2024 sees the 50th Anniversary of the opening of The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, on the present site on Woodmansterne Road. The centre was one of the forerunners of riding for disabled and our roots go back to 1959 when our founder Keith Webb, a London Mounted...
Thank you to everyone for our Christmas Show!
What an amazing Christmas show and open day - thank you to everyone who made it possible!
Merry Christmas from everyone at Diamond!
Merry Christmas from everyone at Diamond!
Disability History Month
Diamond are excited to celebrate UK disability history month, we have a range of activities planned including videos, open days stalls, panel discussions and interviews! Find out more here - https://ukdhm.org/
Diamond Christmas Show – 3rd December
Please come and join us for our open day and Christmas show, there will be an open yard so you can come and visit the ponies before a short rider display and award ceremony. We look forward to seeing you there.
Indoor Tack Sale – 11th December
Come and join us for our indoor tack sale! Free entry for buyers 6.30pm to 9pm. Sellers from 5.30, £10 a pitch!
Quiz Night – 25th November
Join us for our quiz night on the 25th of November at the Diamond Centre - get it in the diary! Ask at the office for more details.
Talk: Tails of a mounted Police Officer – 23rd October
Join us for a talk from Alan Hiscox at Diamond. Tails of a mounted police officer- from riots and trooping the colour to Goodwood and the highway code. Alan Hiscox retired as the Chief Equitation Officer in the Metropolitan Mounted Police. He spent 32 years in the...
Autumn Fair – Thank you!
We have amazing news! At the Autumn Fair, over £20,000 was raised, with a turn-out of approximately 3,000 people! It was undeniably the best year yet! This money is going to go towards our incredible four-legged friends and the general upkeep and maintenence of the...
Can you help us at our Autumn Fair on 24th September?
Please join us for our Autumn Fair! We are always looking for volunteers on or before the day, for help with set up, catering, car parking, ticket sales, clean up, tech set up and all coordination! Please contact the office in advance if you can help!
Call for Volunteers!
Do you have some spare time during the week? Do you like working with horses? Would you like to support events or fundraising? Bring your friends! We need new volunteers - please contact the office to find out more (admin@diamoncentre.org.uk)! We have many different...
Biomechanics Lecture
Bio-Mechanics Lecture – Saturday 29th July (6.30 pm). After a popular Rider Biomechanics session last year, this year the focus will be Equine Biomechanics and will be held at the Diamond Centre. Presented by Sarah MacDonald FBHS. All proceeds in aid of Diamond,...
Contact us!
020 8643 7764
The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Woodmansterne Road,
Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4DT
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(please note, if you are travelling to us we are in the LEZ & new ULEZ zone)
Other important info....
Registered charity number: 1045970.
The London Borough of Sutton, Animal Activity License, Hiring out horses, Licence Number: 22/00380/RIDE