Diamond Carriage Driving Group

Diamond Carriage Driving Group

Welcome to the Diamond Centre Driving Group Page! Our aim is to provide an opportunity to disabled individuals to partake in this highly exhilarating sport with added benefits of health, well-being and enjoyment. We provide one to one tuition, with tailor made...
A very brief history of Diamond

A very brief history of Diamond

A Very Brief History of Diamond – The Early Years The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders was one of the fore-runners of riding for disabled but the roots of Diamond go back to 1959 when the founder, Keith Webb, a London Mounted Police Officer first saw a child who was...
Christmas at Diamond!

Christmas at Diamond!

DIAMOND CHRISTMAS SHOW The Christmas Show and Presentation of Awards was held on 1st December. This year’s theme was “The 12 Days of Christmas” with great costumes and contributions from the riders, vaulters and carriage drivers. Of course, the show would not be...
50 Year’s of Riding at Diamond

50 Year’s of Riding at Diamond

This year sees the start of the 50th Year celebrations of riding at the Diamond Centre. Way back in 1969 a gentleman called Keith Webb and his wife June, arranged for children from Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children, Carshalton and Croydon Spastics Society to have...

Ever thought about volunteering …

Study after study is confirming the benefits of volunteering for people … the social interaction that volunteering offers is extremely important, with group activities that provide conviviality appearing to offer the most benefit. Sir Stuart Etherington, CEO, NCVO,...