Elisabeth Svendsen Trust

Three members of staff from Raine & Horne Estate Agents, Crossgates, were visited by donkeys from The Donkey Sanctuary’s Leeds centre to receive a donation cheque of £100.

Ann Riddington, Mandy Driver & Clive Smith (Raine & Horne) presented their donation cheque to donkeys Eli & Tinker.

EST Leeds is holding a special Nativity and carol service by candlelight on Thursday 15th December from 6.30pm.

The evening’s celebrations will include a children’s Nativity with real donkeys and music from Mixed Voices choir. Children who visit the centre throughout the year for riding therapy will be taking part in the Nativity.

EST Leeds is hosting a magical Winter Wonderland during the weekend of Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December.

The centre will be starting the festive season in style by inviting the public to come along and enjoy its very special Winter Wonderland weekend. The centre will be open from 10.00am until 2.30pm on both days, offering magical sleigh and donkey rides for children to meet Santa in a superb grotto.

Alwoodley’s Red Pepper Indian restaurant was pleased to welcome over 60 diners to a special fundraising Curry Night on Monday 7th November to raise funds for EST Leeds. The restaurant was also joined by an extraordinary guest to celebrate the evening, riding therapy donkey, Jack.

EST Leeds is looking forward to holding its annual Halloween party on Tuesday 25th October from 3.30-5.30pm with fancy dress, a disco and a special ‘ghoulish’ tea party.

The centre is looking forward to hosting its ScariEST Halloween party for local children up to the age of 12 years to raise funds for the charity.

Alex O’Neill from Leeds, will be taking part in the Wetherby 10K race this Sunday, 11th September, to raise funds for EST Leeds.

Alex learned about EST through his partner Rachel whose daughter visits the centre. Rachel has been visiting EST Leeds for over a year with her nine-year-old, Francesca, who has faced numerous physical difficulties including pneumonia, septicaemia and Renal failure requiring several operations and extended stays in hospital.