News Archive….
Find out what’s been happening at the Diamond Centre…
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Autumn Fair Thank you!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Autumn Fair! What a brilliant day—full of laughter, community spirit, and incredible support. We’re so grateful to everyone who ran a stall, came along to cheer us on, and helped make the day such a success. An...
Allegra Concert Band
Join us for the Allegra Concert Band on the 26th October!
Come to our Diamond Quiz Night!
Come to the Diamond Quiz night!
Autumn Fair 2025
Come and join us for the Autumn Fair - lots of fun for everyone!
Equine Facilitated Therapy
Would you be interested in our equine facilitated therapy?
Junior Feature – Katie H
This issue we hear from one of our loyal Junior volunteers. On Saturday's Diamond has an amazing group of Junior volunteers aged 13-18, who are a core part of our volunteer team. They all really get stuck in with life at Diamond, helping participants, horses, ponies...
The Diamond Archives
Our 50th Anniversary and the exhibition at Honeywood Museum, have prompted organising our large archive to ensure it is preserved for future generations. This has been an extensive undertaking, with Steve Axon and Eve Curtis reviewing films, hundreds of press cuttings...
Obituary – Zoe Evelyn Justice – (27/09/1932 – 29/06/2025)
Sadly, Zoe Justice passed away on Sunday morning, 29th June 2025. Zoe’s son Mark let us know that it seems she just collapsed and died. Zoe had a heart problem, so Mark suspected it was a sudden heart attack. She was 92 and such a lovely, young thinking friend...
Sponsor – Thank you!
From Putney to Paris in 3 days — and all for a brilliant cause! One of our amazing participant’s parents took on an epic cycling challenge to raise funds for The Diamond Centre, supporting our participants and ponies every step of the way That’s over 200 miles of...
Summer Events at Diamond
We had a busy summer at Diamond, with our fundraising and volunteer events! We held a Supporter’s Evening in April to thank our significant supporters. It was a lovely evening and a great opportunity to demonstrate how we have invested in our facilities as a result...
Fudge
It's with a VERY heavy heart we have had to say goodbye to our dear Fudge, who had been with us at Diamond for over 20 years. At 27 years old, she was the centre’s longest-serving pony and a true favourite among riders and volunteers alike. Known for her calm, kind...
Horse Update
Annie is a 14.2hh piebald mare. This pretty little girl became a member of the herd in April 25. She is a real sweet girl who has a place many peoples hearts already. Bessie is a 14.1hh skewbald mare who joined Diamond in 2025. Bessie was born in 2010 and has a kind...
Upgrades to our Facilities – Horsey HQ!
Diamond was shut over over the summer whilst we did some important building work. The middle boxes have been redesigned, to improve the stable space for our horses. We have also created a new area, to run tea with a pony and pony care sessions. This new area, will...
Listen to the Diamond request show!
📻 The Diamond Centre Request Show – Saturdays 11am to 1pm on Radio St HelierTune in for a brand-new show sponsored by The Diamond Centre, featuring music requests, centre updates, and upcoming events. Everyone is invited to submit their favourite songs...
Join the Diamond walkers on Sunday 11th May
London marathon support for Diamond!
Quiz Night 26th April
Join us for the annual Diamond quiz night - buy your tickets now!
RDA creative writing competition – entries due 25th February
Get your creative juices flowing with the RDA creative writing competition, you can submit a poem, letter or short story all about horses, Diamond or anything else that takes your facy! Entries Close on Monday 25th February 2025, please contact the office with any...
Autumn Fair 2025
Virtual Nationals
Five of our riders took part in the RDA Virtual National Championships that were streamed between 15th-17th November 2024. 5 riders took part and we got 4 first places and a second place! Massive thank you to everyone involved.
Christmas Show – Thank you!
Here is a snapshot of our Christmas Open Day 2024! After a raining start to the day, fun was had by all! Thank you to everyone who came to support us and those who worked tirelessly on the yard, in the servery and behind the scenes. Well done to all our riders that...
Celebrating 20 years of Fudge at Diamond!
Earlier this year, we nominated our little Fudge for RDA Pony of the Year. Sadly, she didn't win, but today marks Fudge's 20th Anniversary of being a Diamond Pony. Fudge is our 26 year old, 13.2hh skewbald mare, and our longest serving pony. Fudge is brilliant at her...
Non Disabled Lessons
These are open to anyone who wishes to ride, provided you are over 13 years of age, can walk and trot independently and are under 14 stone. Lessons start at £40. Please email: admin@diamondcentre.org.uk if you would like to find out more.
Autumn Fair – Thank you!
The Diamond Centre would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who supported us with our Autumn Fair, whether it be in the set up or on the day! Despite the weather, site was flooded with people, having a fabulous time, ignoring the wind!! We could not do what...
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