Elisabeth Svendsen Trust

Est Manchester is 6 years old this month. Our official birthday when the centre was opened is August but it was March 2004 when the doors first opened to the public and since then we have gone from strength to strength. The empty building and stable yard was completed in January and signed over for use. We started with five members of staff Debbie, Centre Principal, Emma, Robina and Joy Riding Instructors, Paul the Warden, two stools and a fold away table!

Est Manchester is 6 years old this month. It was March 2004 when the doors first opened to the public and since then we have gone from strength to strength. The empty building and stable yard was completed in January and signed over for use, we started with five members of staff Debbie, Centre Principal, Emma, Robina and Joy Riding Instructors, Paul the Warden, two stools and a fold away table!

February Half Term begins 15th February 2010 for 1 week. EST Manchester is open Monday to Saturday 10am till 3pm, 5pm on Wednesday. During this week we have 2 days for children to book in for riding sessions these are Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th. Please contact EST Manchester to book a session.

Everybody is most welcome to come and visit the donkeys on any day (except Sunday). Come, relax, stay for a while, light refreshments available or bring a packed lunch, you will be most welcome.

We know that many EST supporters are also supporters of The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon who hold a candlelight service in Devon. We have decided to hold our very own service here at EST Manchester on Wednesday 9th December 2009 and very much hope that it will be a lovely start to the festive season.

Saturday Club at EST Manchester is an open visiting time when our special children are able to ride the donkeys with their brothers and sisters. Rides are booked in as you arrive between 10am and 1pm. It is also a chance to visit adoption donkeys, relax over a cup of tea/coffee, bring a picnic or have a snack and meet other parents, carers and supporters. We close at 3.00 pm when the donkeys are ready for tea and a well earned rest.