We are a voluntary group that provides riding therapy for local disabled children and adults using selected horses and ponies. We work from the Buxton Riding School, Fern Farm, London Rd, Buxton, SK17 9NP with riders from local schools and adult centres.
We are always on the lookout for volunteers so if you would like to help us by during our group sessions and want to find out more information please contact Deborah Ward, Secretary on 07940 516 060 or email wardsinbuxton@gmail.com
For all new rider enquiries please contact Janine Frost, Chairperson on 07960 961 605 or email janinefrostrda@gmail.com.
You can also find us on Facebook.
Don’t miss Buxton Rotary’s Christmas Charity Concert, Sunday 7th December, 2-5pm, St John’s Church, St John’s Road, Buxton.
Tickets £10pp on the door or in advance (recommended) from Hargreaves, Spring Gardens, Buxton (cash only please).
Five great and different performers!
Responsibly Sauced’s eclectic mix of blues and rock classics adds to Simon Mercer‘s organ music and performances by Peak District Music Centres Junior Choir, Katy Allan (Soprano & Opera Singer) and Take Two (Janette and Colin Sykes, vocals & keyboard) to create a fantastic musical extravaganza!
Doors open 1:30pm; interval refreshments available. Local charities being supported by the Concert are: Blythe House Hospice, Buxton’s Helen Atkin Riding for The Disabled Group, Connex Community Support, and Zink (Zink and High Peak Foodbank).
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