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Find out what’s been happening at the Diamond Centre…

Help us when you shop at Waitrose!

Shop at Waitrose Banstead? You can help the Diamond Centre for free! We’re thrilled to have been selected as one of three charities featured in the Waitrose Banstead Community Matters scheme. Every time you shop there, you’ll receive a blue token — and the charity...

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Upgrades to our Facilities

Upgrades to our Facilities

You might have noticed a few improvements over the last few months at the centre. This is part of our ongoing improvement plan to make sure we are providing the best centre for our participants and volunteers. Check out our new windows, winter turnout area, lecture...

Join us for a concert!

Join us for a concert!

Come along and join us on Sunday 27th October, 2 till 4 pm, for an afternoon of relaxing musical entertainment from The Allegra Concert Band. Tasty refreshments are available.  Please get in contact with The Diamond Centre office, Phone: 020 8643 7764 or...

Sycamore Trees

Sycamore Trees

Sycamore tree removal. As part of our five year plan to reduce the number of Sycamore trees, we will be removing the Sycamore trees in front field (the one next to the drive). Toxins in sycamore seeds and saplings have been shown to cause atypical myopathy, a fatal...

Rider – Thank you!

Rider – Thank you!

Charlie who used to ride with us at the centre, has sent us this lovely note - thank you Charlie, for continuing to support us here at Diamond - we really appreciate it. I’m Charlie and I’m 24 years old, I have been involved at Diamond Centre since I was 5 years old,...

Rider’s Feature – Ella Grace

Rider’s Feature – Ella Grace

This issue we hear from Ella-Grace! I have been coming to Diamond for about 2 years, since I was 9. I have always been determined to do my best in dressage and the Diamond Centre has really helped me achieve that. I love horse riding because it's so fun, it's like a...

Help us at Diamond – Volunteers needed

Help us at Diamond – Volunteers needed

Did you know Diamond offers vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) and Carriage Driving for it's participants? We always welcome volunteers to help with  any of our activities (particularly vaulting and carriage driving), and support with the horses, general help around...

Sponsor – Thank you!

Sponsor – Thank you!

A massive thank you to Effie who participated in the London to Brighton Cycle ride, raising funds for Diamond. This is a huge achievement and we thank her very much. 

Our Recent Events

Our Recent Events

We had a busy summer at Diamond, with our fundraising and volunteer events!  We had a fantastic turnout for our 50th Celebration Party at Oaks Golf Club in May, raising over £1,200. We had a lovely evening of fun, dancing, and sharing memories. A massive thank you to...

Congratulations to our RDA Regional competitors!

Congratulations to our RDA Regional competitors!

On the 29th May 2024 six of our riders attended the RDA Greater London Regional competition. All of our riders and horses did amazingly across a range of dressage tests and we got four first places, one second and a fourth, with many of the riders qualifying for the...

Dolls House Auction

Dolls House Auction

We have been donated a Tudor Dolls house to auction. All proceeds will go direct to The Diamond Centre. The details are attached, so if you know anyone who might be interested, please would you pass this on to them. Many thanks.

Charity Walk for Diamond

Charity Walk for Diamond

Come and support The Diamond Centre whilst walking through lovely countryside. Organised by The Rotary Club of Banstead, with 85% of all funds raised coming to support us. Bring your family, bring your dog and enjoy a morning out, all for a good cause. Speak to Claire...

Diamond Tea Towels

Diamond Tea Towels

Diamond tea towels with our amazing horses and ponies - get them from the office!

Unwanted Christmas Gifts?

Unwanted Christmas Gifts?

We're also looking for items to use as raffle and tombola prizes.It can be:- Soft toys (new or in very good condition)- Toiletries (in their original packaging)- Bottles (not just alcohol, anything in a bottle!)- Unwanted giftsJust drop them in the office next time...

Rider’s Feature – Georgia

Rider’s Feature – Georgia

Georgia started riding at Diamond less than 6 months ago and is one of our individual riders on a Saturday morning! We talked to Georgia and her Mum about her experiences at Diamond….. Georgia told us all about her favourite things at Diamond, which include riding...

Volunteer News!

Volunteer News!

We are delighted to announce that 3 of our Saturday volunteers, Katie Hobden, Katie Lawson and Kathryn Clements, recently achieved their RDA Group Coach qualification. The coaching pathway includes a combination of on-line and practical training sessions on a wide...

RDA Arts & Craft Competition

RDA Arts & Craft Competition

The Arts & Crafts competition, as part of the RDA National Championships, provides a great opportunity for participants to express themselves through art. It is open to all participants of all ages in RDA and gives everyone the chance to take part in the RDA...

Secret Santa – Thank you!

Secret Santa – Thank you!

A massive thank you to everyone who supported our annual Secret Santa. We raised nearly £4,000 and most importantly got to spoil our lovely horses and ponies. The money donated goes to buy over 120 different items to support the centre and continue to make it the...

Our Recent Events – Christmas 2023

Our Recent Events – Christmas 2023

We had a busy Christmas at Diamond, with our fundraising and volunteer events!  At the beginning of December we held our open day and Christmas Show, with some amazing riding displays from our riders and vaulters, as well as the oppurtunity for lots of pony cuddles on...

Horse Update

Horse Update

Welcome to our newest arrival Lizzie. Lizzie has settled in extremely well and is now a firm rider favourite with some of our smaller riders. She is a 13.1hh grey mare who likes to be treated like a VIP.Do give her a fuss when you see her!

Upgrades to our Facilities

You might have noticed a few improvements over the last few months at the centre. This is part of our ongoing improvement plan to make sure we are providing the best centre for our participants and volunteers. Look out for the new solar panels and lighting to make us...

Contact us!

020 8643 7764

The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Woodmansterne Road,
Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4DT

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Other important info....

Registered charity number: 1045970.

The London Borough of Sutton, Animal Activity License, Hiring out horses, Licence Number: 22/00380/RIDE