Due to the current restrictions in place to contain the spread of coronavirus, we have suspended all our wellbeing visits. We have postponed all our public visits in line with government guidance. We will resume visits as soon as it is safe to do so, and will continue to follow all relevant government guidance. We are issuing daily "virtual visits" via our Facebook page to keep in touch with the special people that we visit and the staff who care for them. We send our best wishes to everyone working to keep vulnerable safe at this difficult time.
We appreciate any support you can provide us with at this difficult time. You can Browse our Minidonks Merchandise, Sponsor one of our Minidonks, and you can Make a donation via our Justgiving page.
Any support you can give will mean that we will be here, ready and poised to carry on our life enhancing work, just as soon as it is safe to do so.
Thank you.
What do we do?
We bring our gentle and friendly miniature donkeys to your community group, voluntary organisation, dementia group or special needs group.
We are based in South Norfolk and operate across Norfolk and Suffolk. Basically, we visit anywhere where a mood boosting donkey visit would help people with their wellbeing.
If you want our donkeys to come to a Wedding, Private Party, Event or even a Funeral we can do that too.
Why do we do it?
Having worked with family carers professionally and having been a family carer for two parents with dementia, the group’s founder knows firsthand how stress can be relieved by spending time with these beautiful animals.
Sarah lost her mum to dementia in April 2017 and took the decision to set up a social enterprise to bring the benefits of interacting with mini donkeys to as wide an audience as possible.
How do you book a visit?
If you would like to find out more about how our visits work or would like to book a visit, you can e-mail us, give us a call or download a booking form.
Our visits do book up quite quickly and if you have a specific date in mind (wedding, summer fete, special birthday) call us to reserve your date. Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a completed booking form.
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Oh Boy, have we got something exciting for you all today! Our Maude has been very, very busy working on a secret surprise for you all. Well, we can now reveal that she has been working on a Mini-Maude-Well-being mail out, as a thank you for all your support over the past months, and as a celebration of Valentine’s Day.
She will tell you all about in her video - listen to the end for the best smackaroo you will get this year!
The highlights are:
A special email activity Pack
Available completely free for anyone who wants one
4 activities
A mini-make (craft activity)
A mini-bake (yummy recipe)
A mini mindfulness activity
A mini mindfulness colouring sheet.
The pack is available by email, is completely free of charge and it is for anyone and everyone. The home schoolers, those living on their own, care home activity coordinators, home workers who need a break.
So how do you get one? Just email sponsor@minidonks.org.uk by 8th February, and we will send out your pack from 9th February.
I am afraid that we do not have the resources to send out physical packs in the post this time, so it is email only.
Sponsor@minidonks.org.uk
The National Lottery Community Fund Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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Lisa Hutchinson might me good for your kids?
Sherylanne Hodgins something for your gang?
Sounds brilliant, if its as good as the last ones everyone will get lots of fun and enjoyment out of the pack.❤️❤️
Our rescue dog, Busso, Mr B, Bob the Dog, Head of Security here at Minidonk HQ has hijacked this morning’s post by hijacking the MD’s lap! He obviously felt in need of an extra cuddle this morning and climbed up insisting on snuggles. Gordon, also a rescue, has done the same, claiming the Head of Poo’s lap for one of his less attractive cuddling angles. Nino, Head of no one know’s what, is, as usual, pretty much oblivious to what is going on. So, with all this love 💕 in the air, our thoughts are turning to Valentine’s Day. If you would like to spread a little love this Valentine’s Day, you have two weeks to let us know. You could sponsor one of our beautiful donkeys, for only £35 you get a whole year’s sponsorship, with a special Valentine gift card, sponsor shop certificate, profile of your sponsored donkey and 4 reports throughout the year, along with the opportunity to get up close to the Minidonks on any of our public visits (Covid guidance permitting). We are also going to be putting together goodie boxes, which can be sent as a Valentine gift to a care home of your choice, or to a loved one....... and there may be an exciting Maude development as well. More news to follow on these special opportunities in the next two days........
Have a look at the sponsor page of our website for details on how to sponsor, and don’t forget to put your romantic message in the notes area. We will be posting out Valentine sponsor packs until 5pm on Tuesday 9th February.
Www.Minidonks.org.uk
Mr B has the most beautiful face.
Thought I’d share with you a memory on mine and Sarah’s personal timelines from January 2018! We bought the boys home early Jan at 9 months old, and Sarah came to visit mid Jan for their first walk! We took them round our field on their headcollars and ropes for the first time and they were superstars ⭐️! The green is Alfie and black is Rubik. Can’t believe how little they were 🤗
I would love one of those in my house right now to cuddle up with!!!!
I would love a cuddle right now I think so many people would as well xxx
Aaah want one on my sofa in my home I'll kiss hug her every day ....food vet Bill's and lage poos come with it lol ❤
They look so small xx
Serene Sunday wishes to you all. Today we are going to focus on Millie. Our little Millie was born on the 8th September 2018. She is Bo Peep's daughter and is showing the same sensitive and loving nature as her mum. She is a beautiful dark brown colour, with very little lighter colouring. She is much smaller than the others, even though she still has a bit if growing to do, she will probably always be a micro-minidonk! She especially loves Hollie, our apprentice and she will happily go upstairs in a lift if Hollie is handling her. Here are some recent pictures of our special little Millie on the yard.
Happy Sunday!
Good morning to you all and yes Millie is so gorgeous x
Awwwh
Aw... loved hearing about Millie and Hollies bond 💗🤗
She is beautiful....
precious
Millie is gorgeous 💖💖
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
A sweetheart x
Just wanted to dedicate today’s post to the MD’s parents, both of whom lived with dementia. They are the inspiration behind Miniature Donkeys for Well-being. We lost mum in April 2017 and Ian in January 2020
Thank you 😊
The biggest of virtual hugs xxx
I always remember your mumma with her Pringles , bless her xx
They are truly missed, lovely couple 😪 xxx
Lovely pictures Sarah xxx
❤❤❤
Yes adorable little couple 💙❤
Animals souls are just so beautiful x
Morning morning morning! The boys have been hiding in their shelter for the past couple of days because of the 💨! We’ve been keeping them topped up with plenty of hay and straw. Hopefully they’ll venture out onto the yard today. Here’s the boys enjoying an ❄️ morning at the local arena, I think Alf got a little bit over excited 😝!
Got to love a farting galloping donkey. Saffy says we’ll done Mr Alf, that’s usually my speciality! Love to you all. Xxxxx
Wind-assisted for that extra turn of speed !
Ah bless them they are adorable love to you all xxx xxx 💝💝💝💝
All these methane powered minidonks... whatever next! Love them both. x😮🙂♥️
Definitely a spring in their steps !! Someone is very happy to be out xx
💕🤗 Friday love and hugs to you all x lovely to see the boys enjoying theirselves xx 💘💘💘
How sweet they are xx
Enjoy x
Taaaa raaaaa toot toot 🎺 trumpet fanfares.....
Yes, we are blowing our own trumpet this morning. We received a beautiful thank you card yesterday, for our very own Linda White from The lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk. So today, our post goes out to Linda, and as we do with our donkey identification posts, here is a little bit about Linda!
Linda is the kindest, most generous and creative person. She drives us all hard when she has a new idea for Minidonk fundraising! She makes us all raise our game. She is brave, taking on the responsibility of leading Minidonk visits, learning to drive our precious donk-mobile and always ensuring that everything us done to the best of everyone’s ability. She loves all animals, especially her own gorgeous dogs and the donks. Gordon, Nino and Busso all love it when Linda comes to visit as she is often to be found with snacks in her pockets. Can you guess if Linda has a favourite donkey?
Congratulations xx
Beautiful x
Congratulations x
Fabulous!
I’m guessing Bo Peep! and you’ve described Linda perfectly! She puts her whole heart and soul into things she is passionate about! 💜 xx
Congratulations Linda xx
How lovely! Congratulations Linda.
Congratulation Linda God Bless you all 🙏xxx 💞💞
💐💐Congratulations Linda xx💕💕
Very well deserved!! Xx
we love linda!!
Congratulations Linda , they know you well!! you’ve still got it making sure everyones on board and putting your heart and soul into anything that your passionate about WELL DONE 👏 ❤️
Oooooo I really need to hug these babies
Well done Linda, soo deserved xx 🥰
Well done Linda White 💜🐾
Well said Sarah.Life would have been very different with out our Linda.Well done Linda.xxx
Well done Linda 😊, you truly deserve it! The boys and I think you’re a superstar ⭐️!!! Xxx
Well done 👏🏻
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘
Well done and well deserved Linda White l🤗
Well deserved welldone.,
That’s fantastic! X
Congratulations! xx
It’s 100 Club draw day!!
Maude has the results for you, but our lucky winners are Pip Cullingford, Geraldine Askew and Angela Carol Graystone. Congratulations to you all, cheques will be in the post today.
Take care on this windy old day.
Thanks Maude, Happy New Year to you. I may even let Alfie & Rubik have a share of my winnings, carrots maybe, any other ideas? Shame I can't take them in the supermarket to choose but we're only really allowed in one at a time xx 😀
Wow! Thankyou xx
I love Maud too! She makes me laugh....which is invaluable these days!
Like your purple donkey she is kinda cute 🥰
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