This is a new activity for us, aimed at those with dementia, where our participants can spend time with our horses and ponies, to enjoy the therapeutic benefits they can bring. Sessions will include spending time with ponies, tea, cake and lots of chats with other...

If you have ever wanted to know how horses move and how we as riders impact their movement, this is the talk for you! Led by Sarah McDonald, the talk is on 28th May at 6.30pm at the Diamond centre. Tickets are £5 for Diamond vonlunteers & £7.50 for anyone else -...

Ever thought about fundraising for Diamond but not sure where to start? Why not join Banstead Rotary Club for their sponsored walk! https://www.bansteadrotary.com/charity-walk-2022 

The Quiz Night is on, hosted by the ever-popular Sandra Longley who has hosted Quiz Nights for us previously. The evening includes a fish 'n chip supper (or alternative) and is always great fun. More details to follow.

Congratulations to all our riders who took part in our in-house dressage competition on the 6th March. Everyone had put in lots of practice which really showed on the day. A big thank you to our judge who stepped in at the last minute and judged both the morning and...

Kiki and Boris are currently looking for sponsors. To find out more, please call the office (020 8643 7764) or drop us an email admin@diamondcentre.org.uk!

Fundraising Following an enforced break due to COVID-19 the Santa Sleigh door to door collections were back on for Christmas. Ten people from Diamond supported the Carshalton Park Rotary collection and we received a donation of £500. A similar event organised by...

Our resident mouser Zora understandably has lots of fans amongst our riders and volunteers. Unfortunately, because of all the treats she receives, she doesn’t feel the need to catch mice anymore! Therefore, we politely ask that you refrain from giving her Dreamies and...

We were very lucky to be awarded a grant from the British Horse Society last year to buy some new jump wings and thanks to your very generous Secret Santa donations were able to buy cups for the wings. As such, we were able to run our very first RDA show jumping...

Marty (14 hh, 9 yo gelding) joined us in February 2022 and is already working in non-disabled and RDA lessons. Marty’s gentle nature, striking dun colouring and good looks are quickly gaining him  lots of fans. Welcome to Diamond you very special horse!

We would you like to thank you all for your very generous contributions to last year’s Secret Santa. With your kind donations, we have been able to buy lots of much needed equipment to keep our horses fit, well and happy. They thank you very much!

In December we had a visit from David Taylor, who worked for an architectural practice back in the early 1970’s and was the Project Architect responsible for designing the centre and overseeing the building works. David got to know Keith Webb, the founder of the...

We  have welcomed two new staff members to the Diamond Centre since the last newsletter. Dawn joined us in September 2021. She is an experienced Groom/Instructor with over 15 years teaching experience. She has been teaching our non-disabled and RDA riders as well as...

We have been busy making improvements to our website to provide more information for our users, volunteers and supporters. Extra information is now available on our riding and other horse related activities, including our new ‘Tea with a Pony’ sessions.  We have...

Creative Writing Competition 2022 Entries are now open for this year’s RDA Creative Writing Competition! As in previous years, there are three classes for participants to choose from: An RDA Letter   An RDA Short Story An RDA Poem There will be a prize for the overall...

The opening of Diamond in 1974The Princess Royal has supported RDA for 50 years, after becoming Patron in 1971 and President in 1985. To mark this milestone, the Princess visited RDA National Office on 5th November 2021 and launched the Princess Royal Coaching Academy...

We are so proud of Chris Clay and Pam Bull who received their prestigious Presidents Awards from the Princess Royal at @RDAnational on 5th November in recognition of their lifetime devotion to the RDA and the Diamond Centre. Well done Chris and Pam! Celebrating 50...

Co-op members can choose to raise funds for Diamond! Every time a member swipes their card, an amount will be donated towards their chosen cause. Members have raised £84 million for over 25,000 causes since 2016 To collect rewards and contribute to your cause, members...

Please donate a bottle for our bottle tombola for our open day! It can be anything alcohol, ketchup, coke, tonic water, squash etc! Please bring them to reception before the 5th Dec.Thank you!

One of our volunteer's Rita & her talented husband Jim are attending an event with woodturning on Saturday the 27th November, with all of their proceeds going to Diamond. The event is in Tattenham Corner and runs from 4pm to 6.30pm - do come along and support...

We were very happy to be able to run our in-house dressage on the 17th of October. Congratulations to all our riders who took part, some for their first time. The judge was very impressed with everybody's riding, with special recognition to Amy Wilmot and Jack Holden...

I have been riding at Diamond for 6 Years. I have ridden lots of horses over that time but Guinness, Thomas and ‘food loving’ Alfie are my favourites. I have taken part in lots of activities including the Christmas Show, several in-house dressage competitions and RDA...

The Diamond Christmas show is back this year and being held on Sunday the 5th of December at 1pm. Due to COVID-19 we are opening the event to riders, parents and close supporters to ensure we do not overcrowd the seating area in the big school. Tickets are free,...