Ada Cole Latest
02 February 2010 by Redwings Press Office
Good news and bad news!
Firstly, the good news is that Misfit the Shetland has now returned to Ada Cole and is able to receive visitors again. Poor little Misfit came down with a viral infection over the Christmas period and so he spent some time at our Hapton Horse Hospital while our vets treated him. He is now feeling much better though and has returned to our Ada Cole centre full of beans and ready to meet his adoring fans once more!
However, the bad news is that there are currently roadworks taking place outside our Ada Cole centre (on the B181, Epping Road). We had to close the centre to visitors earlier in the week, but the road has now reopened, although there is still some disruption between Broadley Common and Epping. If you are planning a visit to Ada Cole this week, please feel free to give us a call before you travel on 0870 040 0033. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Ada Cole Rescue Centre, Essex
See Welfare in Action!
In October 2005 Redwings merged with the Ada Cole Memorial Stables in Essex, a rescue centre established in memory of an amazing lady who campaigned for animal welfare. You can meet more than 50 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules at the site - some are permanent residents while others are looking for loving homes through the charity’s Guardianship Scheme.
The Ada Cole centre is also the permanent home of nine gorgeous adoption equines Boo, Choccy, Dolly, Finnegan, Harry, Katy, Louie, Misfit and Rhadlon. They can’t wait to meet you!
What to do
At our Ada Cole centre there are walking tours and horse care demos as well as a gift shop and information centre on site where you can adopt a pony, buy gifts or find out more about the horsey residents and the charity's welfare work.
We also serve light refreshments including hot drinks and delicious cakes!
What you think
Some feedback from our visitors … “An excellent place. Very friendly and welcoming. Everyone obviously works very hard especially those behind the scenes! We’ll be back!”… “A precious place. Keep it going!”… “Fantastic place, beautifully kept animals and staff were very friendly. A hidden treasure!”
Getting around
The centre is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with a concrete pathway through the middle of the site. There is a fully accessible WC and plenty of onsite parking.
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Group Bookings We welcome groups at our Centres. It helps us if you are able to let us know in advance if your group is made up of 20 persons or more, we can then arrange guided tours to help you achieve more from your visit. Email twatson@redwings.co.uk to make a group booking. |
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Birthday Parties Spend your birthday in beautiful surroundings with a special Redwings Birthday Party. |
How to find us
Off the B181 in Broadley Common, near Nazeing in Essex EN9 2DH.
Opening times
The centre is open daily from 9.30am to 3.30pm between November and March (last entries 3pm), except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Entry is free!
Facilities
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Disabled Parking
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Disabled Toilets
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Free Parking
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Keep Dogs on Lead
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Gift Shop
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Children's Area
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Refreshments
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Picnic
Visitor Helpline
If you have a question or special requirement please telephone our Visitor Helpline on 0870 040 0033.
