Events

Many of our visits are private, but from time to time we do attend events which are open to the public where you are welcome to come along and meet our lovely donkeys.

2022…

Sunday 10th April – 10-1pm
Wymondham Abbey Palm Sunday Service (service at 11am)
Saturday 16th April – 10.30-2pm
Wymondham Abbey Easter Wellbeing event
Sunday 1st May – 10-1pm
Charles Burrell Community Centre Thetford – May day event
Sunday 5th June – 9-12.30
Hoveton Village Hall
Saturday 11th June – 10.30-2pm
Rendlesham Show
Sunday 26th June – 10-2
Sotterley Country Fair
Sunday 10th July – 10-2
Holt Sunday Market
Monday 29th August – 9-12.30
Hoveton Village Hall
Sunday 27th November – 11-3pm
Christmas Fair at The Forum in Norwich
Sunday 4th December – 10-2pm
Holt Sunday Market
Saturday 10th December – 11-2pm
Thetford Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival
Sunday 11th December – 10-2pm
Potters Feedstore Christmas Fair, Wingfield
Saturday 24th December – 4-6pm (times tbc)
Wymondham Abbey Crib Service

Please note: There may be an admission charge to some of these events.

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Feedback from previous visits

You kindly took two little donkeys into my wife’s room, to say it made our day is very much an understatement, in fact my wife said ‘it is something I will never forget’.

It was all fantastic but the room visits were the best. Had me in tears the reactions we had.

My mum is one of the residents you refer to. I visited her this evening, words are a struggle but she was definitely trying to tell me about the donkeys! Thank you so much for visiting her.

We were delighted with your visit, all ages and abilities loved the friendly donkeys.

Your visit encouraged the residents outside into the sunshine. They enjoyed stroking and interacting with the donkeys as well as chatting to each other. So nice to see them enjoying themselves. Thank you.

The main highlight has to be with one resident who never leaves her bedroom. This lady suffers from dementia and the donkeys visited her in her bedroom. As soon as she saw them her face lit up. She absolutely loved them.

Amazing reactions of residents, especially those with restricted communication. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Smiles all round, thank you.

The residents enjoyed interacting with the donkeys and being able to touch them. They were interested to hear all about them and they loved them being in the lounge as most of the residents are not able to get outside.

You get smiles where nothing else can – thank you so much

Highlights were being able to have the donkeys up close even for residents nursed in bed, to be able to tell residents’ families about the visit and have photos to show them. Sarah and volunteers went out of their way to make it a special visit. More visits, more donkeys, we love you!

You guys (most of all the donkeys) are awesome. Bringing joy and happiness to people who can’t get out easily. Keep up the good work

The donkeys came to visit our tenants and Pippin went into the room of a very poorly lady. The look on her face was priceless. Thank you for bringing some joy and love to our setting.

Pixie and Bo Peep were the best behaved donkeys ever, our residents thoroughly enjoyed their visit… I cannot recommend Sarah, her donkeys and fabulous volunteers enough.

It was the most special visit for our residents, staff and extended families. Thank you so much.

Thank you, they were amazing. The patients loved them.

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