Jessie May Pony Day  

This event is taking place on Monday 13th April.   

Our pony experience will start at 1.30pm and you are welcome to arrive from 1.15pm. 

The Avon Centre is based in Henbury, Bristol opposite Blaise Castle.  

The Avon Centre, Kings Weston Rd, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7QT.  

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We’re teaming up with The Avon Centre again to offer families an introductory pony experience session.  This intimate hands on experience will last approximately 1 hour.  This will be run by the excellent volunteers at The Avon Centre and will be split into 3 sections; time with their Shetland ponies, a chance to ride their mechanical horse (if core strength allows – hoist available) and yard time.  This session is available to both supported Jessie May children as well as their siblings.   

This event is open to everyone, even if you have attended one of these sessions before.  The only requirement is that you have to be 5 years or older.  This applies to both Jessie May supported children and their siblings.   

Families are welcome to join us afterwards for refreshments. 

All are invited to join us for tea, coffee and juice at the end of the session.  

There is plenty of free and accessible parking available at The Avon Centre. Accessible parking is directly opposite the main entrance.  

Click the button below to sign up! 

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We have a limited capacity so will operate on a first come, first served basis.  

Upon signing up, you will receive an email confirming your space with a form from The Avon Centre for you to complete.  This form gives them an understanding of your individual needs which ensures they have time to plan a session for us which is fully inclusive for all those attending.  

We hope to see you there! 

Please be aware that this is a working horse yard so please dress accordingly.  The centre have asked us to come wearing sensible shoes (no sandals please).  Layers are advised and please be prepared to go home a little muddier than when you arrived!  

Riding hats will be provided for the session (as this is a health and safety requirement).  The centre has a vast array of sizes however if your child has macrocephaly or microcephaly and you want to double check, you are welcome to measure your child’s head circumference and let us know.  

The Avon Centre now has it’s own changing place facility! 

If you would like to attend but you need assistance with travel, please email community@jessiemay.org.uk and we will try and help where we can.  

Children remain the responsibility of parents/carers at all times.  Jessie May nurses and staff will be present for assistance only.  

We’ve now moved to opt-out media consent.  By attending this Jessie May family event, you consent to your imagery potentially being used across our communication channels, unless you tell us in person on the day of the event when you arrive.