Elisabeth Svendsen Trust

A date for your diary - Friday 9th April 2010.

• Meet and cuddle our 20 gorgeous donkeys here at EST Leeds.
• Groom and get to know your own donkey for the session (between 1-2 hours).
• Enjoy a cart ride whilst playing games in our indoor heated arena.
• Take home a framed photo of you and your favourite donkey.

£10 per child suggested donation (approx 7 - 12 yrs) must be accompanied by responsible adult. Limited places!

Please contact EST Leeds for further information.

This fantastic day allows the 'Donkey Carer' to gain hands-on experience meeting and caring for some of our donkeys, with behind the scenes activities including grooming, feeding and exercising the donkeys and mucking out their stables. It's a unique chance to work closely with our adorable gentle donkeys!

Help us to raise valuable funds for EST and enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to 'muck in' at the EST Leeds Centre!

Saturday Club is an open visiting time when our special children are able to ride the donkeys with their brothers and sisters. It is also a chance to visit our adoption donkeys, relax over a cup of tea or coffee, enjoy a freshly cooked lunch at our café and meet other parents, carers and supporters. Please do come along any time between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm, there is no need to make an appointment.

Edward is five years old and started attending EST Leeds in September 2008. He rides on a weekly basis with three other children from Yeadon's Westfield Infant School. Edward has been referred to the Centre as a 'selective mute' and on entering school in September would not communicate in school. Since attending the Centre with his class mates on open days and coming along to the Saturday Club, Edward has begun to talk to adults and his peers.

EST Leeds is holding its annual Summer Fair on Sunday 25th July 2010 from 11am to 4pm.

The event has become hugely popular, and despite rather inclement weather last year, 2500+ visitors enjoyed the day. Our aim is to provide a fun packed and entertaining day out for the whole family. With a wide range of trade and craft stands, children's games and rides, arena displays and delicious food and drink - there really is something for everyone to enjoy. You can of course meet our 19 gorgeous donkeys, and perhaps adopt one too!