Jubilee Half-Term with HAPPA

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) have announced their activities for the half-term holiday and Jubilee celebrations at Shores Hey Farm in Briercliffe, Burnley, including pony grooming, crown decorating and an afternoon tea all on the programme.

All week a FREE Facts with Fergus Trail, a horse quiz based around the Farm, is available to complete when you book your visit at the Visit Us section of the HAPPA website www.happa.org.uk/visit-us

On Tuesday 31^st May, Wednesday 1^st and Thursday 2^nd June Pony Grooming sessions will be held between 11am-3pm. Children aged 4+ and adults are invited to groom one of HAPPA’s gentle horses supervised by a member of staff. These sessions are available to pre-book on HAPPA’s website when purchasing an entry ticket.

To celebrate the Jubilee on Thursday 2^nd, Friday 3^rd, Saturday 4^th and Sunday 5^th visitors will be able to decorate their own Royal Crown in the Farm’s Activity Room, which can be purchased alongside entry ticket. Visitors will be able to take a picture on the ‘throne’ and tag in the Charity on social media #JubileeatHAPPA.

But that's not all, the Team are holding Own a Pony Days and Beginners Guide to Horse and Pony Care Courses throughout the week. If you, or anyone you know, is a keen equestrian here’s a chance to expand knowledge and skills, or develop new ones, through a range of courses with interactive sessions and classroom-based activities. Visit the Horse Care Courses section on the HAPPA website for more information and to book www.happa.org.uk

The onsite Cafe will be open serving a selection of food and drink all week, including a Right Royal Jubilee Afternoon Tea on Sunday 5^th June. With an assortment of sandwiches and sweet treats the Tea is priced at £17.95 per person and bookings in advance can be made on cafebookings@happa.org.uk / Facebook messenger @thecafeatshoresheyfarm or call/ text 07736888917.

HAPPA’s Head of Marketing and Fundraising, Julie Pharaoh-Gan, explains further “Celebrating the Jubilee at HAPPA is a great way for families and friends alike to have a great day out and support the Charity. Every activity and event is planned to help raise an income to directly support the core mission of rescuing horses and ponies from neglect. This year more than ever our fundraising is vital to enable the Charity to continue to help horses in need. We cannot wait to welcome visitors and see their Jubilee pictures at the Farm.”

For further information about Shores Hey Farm’s Jubilee Half-Term please visit the website www.happa.org.uk or call 01282 455992.