Elisabeth Svendsen TrustManchester
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.
Candlelight Carols and Nativity evening at EST Manchester - Weds 7th Dec
Posted 6th December 2011 by Press Office
EST Manchester is holding a special Nativity and carol service by candlelight on Wednesday 7th December from 5.30pm.
With plenty of traditional carols, a very special Nativity and music from a brass band, visitors can join in with festivities and enjoy the delicious festive refreshments.
Debbie Coombes, manager of EST Manchester, says: “Our Candlelight service is a really unique way to get into the festive spirit. We’d like to raise the roof with our celebrations and hope that even the donkeys will join in with the carol singing.”
EST Manchester Halloween Party - Weds 26th October
Posted 4th October 2011 by Press OfficeEST Manchester is looking forward to hosting a family-friendly Halloween party in Debdale Park to raise funds for the charity.
The centre is holding its annual Halloween party on Wednesday 26th October from 4.00-6.00pm with fancy dress, a disco and a special spooky supper.
Lucky Leon presented with his Summer Fair prize - a signed Manchester United football
Posted 29th September 2011 by Press Office
Nine-year-old Leon Archer from Gorton, Manchester, visited EST Manchester this week to be presented with a signed Manchester United football, won during a visit to this year's Summer Fair.
After being presented with the football, Leon said: “I’ve supported Man U for as long as I’ve known football existed. Winning this prize is just excellent, it’s not usual for me to win something like this but I really hoped that I would. My friends didn’t believe they would be real signatures but I’m very happy that they are – I can’t wait to show it off!”
