Sidmouth

Situated within the grounds of our sister charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, EST Sidmouth was opened on Saturday 5th December 1978 by the Marquess of Bath. It was a memorable day as this was the first EST centre ever to be built, bringing a new concept to local planning offices and costing over £70,000 at the time.

Over 150 children with special needs and disabilities from 30 local schools in the surrounding areas benefit from donkey-riding therapy at this centre each week.

EST Sidmouth Saturday Clubs

Timothy at EST Sidmouth

EST Sidmouth is today launching its 2012 drop in sessions for children with special needs and their families to take part in riding therapy with its donkeys.

12 weeks and counting...

Jennie training to run the London Marathon for EST

Wow, what a week... time seems to be flying by so quickly that April will be here before I know it!

Well where do I start? This past week really has been amazing. I've managed my longest run to date and the support I have received from people so far has been overwhelming. So far I have raised a massive £359 for EST and the sponsorship keeps trickling in, which is fantastic. Everyone has been so kind and generous; I can't thank you all enough.

Jennie training to run the London Marathon for EST

Jennie Jepperson from Sidmouth, Devon, will be taking part in the 2012 London Marathon to raise funds for EST.

Jennie has been working as a centre co-ordinator at the Sidmouth EST centre for over two years and in that time has witnessed thousands of children receiving the benefits of riding therapy. Although Jennie is a keen runner, this will be her first marathon and she has been training hard for the event, knowing how many children will benefit from the funds that she raises.

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