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 Our Centre in Leeds is situated on the outskirts of the city in the beautiful area of Eccup. It boasts its own unique woodland walk for the children in addition to its riding arena. It was officially opened on Tuesday 29th September 1999 by Dame Thora Hird, who has sadly passed away since, and in the company of Councillor Denise Atkinson.
Between 130 and 150 children with special needs and disabilities from 20 local schools in the city and surrounding areas benefit from donkey-riding therapy at this Centre each week.
Carole Otterburn is one of the riding instructors at this Centre. She explains how children continue to amaze staff there:
"There is one little boy who comes, who has cerebral palsy and is totally wheelchair-bound. One day, Anna and Linda (two of our volunteers) were supporting him, whilst I was leading the donkey. This little boy finds it hard to support his upper body and he was a bit tired so we let him hug the donkey. At one point, Anna and Linda looked at each other in amazement and when I turned around to see what was going on, I was amazed to see that he had managed to lift himself up to a seated position again. It was so nice to see him make such an enormous achievement. Riding the donkeys brings a smile to his face everytime."
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Contact Details
| Principal |
Allison Mann |
| Address |
The Donkey Centre
Swan Lane
Off Blackhill Lane
Eccup
Leeds
LS16 8AZ |
| Telephone |
+44 (0) 113 261 9249 |
| Fax |
+44 (0) 113 261 9249 |
| Email |
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How to Find Us
EST Leeds is situated at the bottom of Swan Lane off Black Hill Lane near Eccup, Leeds. Take the A660 Leeds/Skipton road and from the mini roundabout follow the Eccup signs. Go along Kings Road, left at junction and right onto Black Hill Lane. Swan Lane is ¼ mile on the left.
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