Easter Carnival
Saturday 19th April 2025 2-4 p.m.
Join us at Fossilfield for our Easter Carnival. There will be pony rides, an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bonnet Parade, stalls, games and refreshments.
£10.00 per child.
Tickets on request by email to [email protected]
Friends of Fossilfield
Next Meeting – Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 7 p.m.
Become a member of Friends of Fossilfield and join our committee as we work towards gaining charitable status to support the provision of equine-based therapeutic and educational activities.
Friends of Fossilfield will ensure that young people, people with disabilities and other disadvantages, and those suffering from social (and economic) exclusion will have the opportunity to access the positive outcomes offered within the Fossilfield environment.
Our aim is to improve the health and well-being of ALL.
Membership also offers discounted sessions at Fossilfield Training Centre, bi-annual newsletter, opportunity to buy our branded merchandise and a free members event each year for only £3 per month.
Contact us at [email protected] to receive your welcome pack.
Training to Race Day
Our budding young jockeys had a great day at Overton Farm on 23rd March. We took four jockeys, two grooms, ponies Fruity and Tattie and and thoroughbred Class ridden by Lori. The ponies went extremely well (considering their breeding) and by the third race they gave Class a run for his money! A fantastic day enjoyed by all and hugely educational in all respects for our young riders and grooms.
Fundraising – Bingo, Tarot Reading and Afternoon Tea
Our Employability Group prepared and organised this fun fundraising event on 1st March which included bingo, tarot card readings and afternoon tea. They each gained their SCQF Personal Development Level 3 Award and raised an awesome £370 which will go towards supporting further Employability projects and our Training to Race Day. As his Personal Challenge, Scott Harrison took on the role of bingo caller and made it hugely entertaining for all!
Trip to Ayr Races
Team Fossilfield had a fantastic day at Ayr Races on 24th February for an educational trip as part of our Exploring Careers Topic. The Gallop Club met Peter Scudamore who shared his wisdom as a jockey and the Employability Group met Poppy the Harris Hawk who attends to ward off unwanted gulls ensuring spectators enjoy their day. Everyone had a wonderful time experiencing or learning something new and now appreciate why their roles at Fossilfield are important.