Magpie Centre West Norfolk RDA

02/05/2026

Updates from our Equine Assisted Therapy Team

Living in the moment…
Horses live in the present moment and they react to their immediate surroundings.
This allows them to be alert in one moment while in others they may relax. This week in sessions we focused on this ability to live moment to moment in order to help us cope with anxieties we may face.

If this resonates please do reach out for more information on Equine Assisted Therapy.

01/05/2026

Royal Norfolk Show – Thursday 25th June 2026

We’re excited to be attending the Royal Norfolk Show on Thursday 25th June, thanks to the support of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association .

Come and visit The Magpie Centre to learn more about our work, hear our story, and support us in raising awareness and vital funds.

We’d love to see you there – more details will be shared on our social media soon!

30/04/2026

This week we said a very sad goodbye to our lovely Mac 🕊️

Since being at the centre Mac has given confidence, comfort and countless smiles to many of our participants. He was a gentle soul with a kind heart, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him ✨

Run free Mac, thank you for everything you gave. 💙🌈

29/04/2026

Gorgeous weather to be outside and on a pony! A great session well done everyone!

28/04/2026

🎉 What a Night! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Saturday’s Quiz Night in support of The Magpie Centre 💛

Thanks to your generosity, laughter, and competitive spirit, we’re thrilled to share that we raised an amazing £1,186.44! 🐴✨

Every pound will go towards helping us continue our life-changing work, providing therapeutic riding and support for children and adults with disabilities.

👏 Special thanks to everyone who helped organise, volunteered, donated prizes, and of course, took part - we couldn’t do it without you.

We hope you had as much fun as we did… and we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🧠🎯

27/04/2026

Huge thanks to Joe at Cozens Wiley Paddock Services (Little Plumstead) for coming out last week to spray a group of our paddocks 🌱

This work is so important in helping us manage weeds and improve the quality of our grazing for the ponies. Joe also spent a huge amount of time last year helping us get all of our paddocks back in order, and his continued support really does make a difference to the centre.

Thank you, Joe! 👏

26/04/2026

A great night had by all!

Last nights Quiz was a great evening and we were full to the brim. Thank you so much to all those who attended.

Another big thanks to the fundraising team for running another great event!

25/04/2026

After so many years of dedication, this week marked Sue’s final session as our Trustee Secretary 💐

We wanted to show our appreciation, so we came together to gift her a voucher and some beautiful plants as a small thank you for everything she’s done.

Sue has been at the heart of keeping things running smoothly, and her commitment, organisation, and support will be truly missed.

Wishing you all the very best for what’s next, Sue, you’ve earned it! 🌿

25/04/2026

See you all tonight 7-7.30pm start! We are fully booked and look forward to seeing you all!

🧠🔥 QUIZ NIGHT + HOG ROAST SUPPER 🔥🧠

Fancy a fun night out with great food and a bit of healthy competition? Join us for our Quiz Night with Hog Roast Supper — guaranteed laughs, prizes, and full bellies!

📅 Saturday 25th April
📍 Stow Bridge Village Hall, PE34 3PW
⏰ 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
🍽️ Hog roast supper (vegetarian option available)
🍷 Bring your own drinks

👥 Teams of 4–8 people
🎟️ £13 per person

📞 To book: 07715 467866
📧 Or email: magpiecentrewnrda@hotmail.co.uk

💛 All proceeds go to the Magpie Centre WNRDA

Tag your team, brush up on those trivia skills, and we’ll see you there! 🙌

24/04/2026

Very excited to share that we will be at the Royal Norfolk Show on June 25th! A huge thanks to RNAA for their support.

We will join Mid Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association & work together to help raise our profile and share our story!

We look forward to seeing you all their! More updates to come as planning commences!

23/04/2026

Big progress today 🚜✨

The tractor and our brand-new grader were out earlier getting the indoor arena perfectly prepped. It’s all coming together and looking better than ever - ready for smooth rides ahead!

Excited to see it in action 👀🐎

21/04/2026

🐎 The Magpie Pleasure Ride – Save the Date! 🌿

Join us on Sunday 31st May for a truly special ride through the beautiful Wallington Estate, kindly hosted at The Magpie Centre and organised by Hoofbeats.

Enjoy a scenic, off-road route across grass tracks and woodland trails – not normally open to the public! Choose from 4, 6 or 8 mile routes, with the option to go round again if you fancy more.

✨ What to expect:
🌼 Stunning Norfolk countryside
🍰 Delicious refreshments & homemade cakes
🎟️ Raffle, rosettes for all & best turn-out awards
📸 Event photography to capture your day

⏰ Start times: 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 The Magpie Centre, Runcton Holme

This fantastic event supports West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled, helping us continue our vital work in the community ❤️

👉 Entries are open now – don’t miss out! - https://rda-westnorfolk.org.uk/event/charity-ride/