Elisabeth Svendsen TrustBirmingham
Printer-friendly versionEST Birmingham is situated in Sutton Coldfield in the heart of Sutton Park's peaceful woodland. It was opened on Monday 12th September 1994, made possible by the wonderful generosity of The Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust and Birmingham City Council, and a large donation from Sutton Coldfield Municipal Charities.
Between 130 and 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.
Quiz Night
Posted 24th December 2008 by paul rowePFA Birmingham are planning to hold a Quiz Night on Friday 6th February 2009. Are you up to the challenge?
Opening times
Visiting is strictly by appointment only. It would be helpful, if possible, for an appointment to be made, especially for booking disabled or SEN rides to avoid disappointment as unforeseen circumstances may arise. EST Birmingham is open during the following times:
Helping children like James
James has been visiting EST Birmingham since he was six months old, attending each week and for holiday clubs which are held during school holidays. James has Erbs Palsy in his right arm, which is a condition caused by birth trauma affecting the nerves which supply movement and feeling to the arm. James is unable to extend his right arm any further than his head.
Birmingham Saturday club
EST Birmingham hold their Saturday Club every month from 10.00 am - 1.00 pm. The club is for children with special needs who come to our centre or those who go to other special needs schools. The children can come along with their family, brothers and sisters and play, ride a donkey and enjoy a picnic.
Donkey surprise at Innage Grange
Residents from Innage Grange residential home in Bridgnorth were introduced to a very special guest - Elvis the donkey (aged 19)!
Manager Pauline Tremellen said, "This is a wonderful opportunity for all the residents at the home. At Innage Grange we have two units for people with dementia and the rhythmic stroking of an animal as gentle as a donkey puts the person at ease and builds a bond between them."
Donkeys are natural companions and the relationship and therapeutic bond they form is invaluable for children with disabilities and for the elderly.
