Last week, we opened our sixth EST centre in Belfast! It was a happy and meaningful occasion, with Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, making a special visit to officially open our new and exciting facility.
HRH was given the opportunity to see a riding display by local special needs children and our Trustee, Geraldine Stafford provided this moving speech about her involvement with our charity:
EST Manchester was opened on Monday 16 August 2004. It is situated in Debdale Park and is a focus of the community, having been built near to the residential area of Abbey Hey.
Around 150 children with special needs and disabilities from 20 local schools in the city and surrounding areas benefit from donkey riding therapy at this centre each week.