Following the announcement of the Government lockdown there will be no lessons or activities at The Diamond Centre from 5th November until the 2nd December - we hope you all keep safe and well and look forward to being able to re-opening when we can - the horses will...

Hi All,  As you all know Covid-19 has had massive effects on Diamond. Throughout this tough time, we have all had to pull together to try and keep Diamond going in the absence of our volunteers and riders. When lockdown first happened, it was a very strange time for...

Unfortunately, the annual Diamond Open Day on the first Sunday in December, will be unable to go ahead this year. Usually it is a wonderful occasion celebrating the Diamond's year with musical rides and the awards to our riders, volunteers and horses. This year would...

Dear Riders, Volunteers, Carers, Supporters and Friends, LATEST UPDATE Covid-19 continues to greatly restrict our activities and due to the recent government announcements we have suspended all riding until the 2nd December. We are ever mindful of our responsibility...

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Congratulations to Maz and Emily who got married on the 19th October. They met when Maz came to work at Diamond in December 2018, as many of you will remember, Emily worked at Diamond way back in 2008. They got engaged during a trip to Iceland in February of this year...

Hi everyone. Dougal here.Gucci emailed me the other day and told me he graced you with his presence via a video and that him and Alfie had a race. Don’t worry I still believe in the written word so I am going to keep my updates in this form.As requested from one of...

As the current Covid situation restricts us from doing our normal RDA schedule we are now offering able-bodied riding lessons. These are open to anyone who wishes to ride provided you are over 13 years of age, have some riding experience and are under 14 stone....

Sister Chiara Hatton-Hall (born: August 15, 1930, died: September 23, 2020) It was with great sadness that we learnt that Sister Chiara (Cherrie) Hatton-Hall passed away on 23rd September 2020. Sister Chiara will be remembered by many people at Diamond. Many more will...

Hi Guys So sorry I’ve been missing for a few months. I’m sure you have missed me as much as I have missed you! The Centre has been able to start some lessons for some of our RDA and for able bodied riders so some of the herd have been back to it at the Centre. I, of...

The on-going restrictions and uncertainties about larger gatherings were making it difficult to plan our Autumn Fair in September 2020. It was decided that we would not be able to hold it in the same way as previous years especially as it involves indoor and outdoor...

Back to Riding Plans are evolving for limited disabled riding, primarily for our more capable riders who can manage with minimal support. It is a complex undertaking and with 350 disabled riders it does mean that not all riders can be accommodated. However, we are...

An opportunity arose to move Splash to a new home, and she has settled in happily with Kelly Baker as the latest addition to Kelly’s collection of animals. Kelly was Head Girl at Diamond and is now involved with 2nd Chance Petting Farm and runs Kelly’s Donkeys as her...

Sorry I haven’t had a chance to catch up with you all recently, We’ve been missing our friends and been in a bit of a slump to be honest. The herd and I decided that we need to get going again and keep moving forward and think positively towards the future and getting...

Morning everyone, today I caught up with one of the newer and youngest members of the herd Sadie, at the trough. Golly it’s been so hot recently, it was nice to relax and have a drink in the shade....Do you like my glasses? I got them from Primark before lockdown- £2...

It has been a while since an update has been issued and first of all I would like to thank those who have donated so generously to our COVID-19 Appeal to make up for the sharp drop in our income. Through your kind donations over £20,000 has been raised which will go...

Hello folks, I hope everyone is enjoying the good weather and the slight easing of lockdown. Today I thought we could chat to Malachi, he has been at Diamond for 16 years. He told me that during his time here he has seen a few things and had his bridle put on...

Well hello everyone - hope you are all keeping well and safe, we are all fine, the staff are looking after us very well but we do miss you all. One advantage is I’m learning so much more about my colleagues during this lockdown - some good some bad but we are...

Hello friends, Dougal here! Today I had a chin wag and some carrots with Fudge. It proved quite difficult to keep her awake, she does like a snooze and she talks a bit slow- it’s probably her age! So I had to be very patient. Fudge is the queen of being patient! Fudge...

We decided it would be only be right to start with our gracious elder of the herd Pepsi. Being a more mature lady, Pepsi and I had our interview and munched our hay with an Earl Grey tea under the shade of her favourite tree. Pepsi said she didn't have long as it was...

Archive Films on YouTubeAs we start our 50th Anniversary celebrations you might be interested in our archive films showing the opening of Diamond and the early years. To view the film clips please use the links below or search for “Diamond Centre” on YouTube. Clip 1 –...

Sadly, Ros Ray passed away on Tuesday 28th January. Ros first came to Diamond in 1987, initially as a rider but more recently she was  as a very enthusiastic and much-loved member of the Diamond Carriage Driving Group.  Ros served as a Trustee until 2012 and could...

Our President, Robert Mathews celebrated his 80th Birthday in February. Robert started as a volunteer at Diamond in August 1983 and since then has tried his hand at most jobs at Diamond, including some time as an instructor. He chaired our Trustees for many years up...

As you are aware, the government measures to avoid the spread of the Covid-19 virus has forced Diamond to close and we have had to suspend all riding activities for the foreseeable future.  We hope you and your families are keeping well and coping with these difficult...