Exciting Spring Events at Remus Horse Sanctuary

As spring approaches, Remus Horse Sanctuary is gearing up for a vibrant calendar of events, offering something for everyone ahead of their much-anticipated Open Days, which begin on the first Sunday of the month from May through to October (weather permitting). With a diverse range of activities, supporters can learn, create, shop, and dine – all while raising essential funds for the Sanctuary.

March has some fantastic fundraising events to enjoy:

On Friday 8 March, put your knowledge to the test at our Quiz Evening at Stock Village Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start – gather your team and join us for a fun and competitive evening.

On Saturday 16 March, there are two great opportunities to support the Sanctuary. First, our Online Auction via the Remus Facebook page starts at 11am, offering a fantastic selection of items to bid on. Later in the day, join us for the Curry Club at Nirvana Indian Restaurant in Ingatestone. For £22 per person, you’ll enjoy poppadoms, dips, a main course, side dish, and rice or bread. The event starts at 2pm for a 2.15pm sit-down, and advance booking is required. (These two events will also be repeated on Sunday 27 April.)

April kicks off with an Elderly Horse Workshop at the Sanctuary on Sunday 6 April, running from 11am to 3pm. This insightful session is designed to help horse owners understand how to support their equine companions in their later years. Attendees can enjoy tea, coffee, and homemade cakes while gaining valuable knowledge. The workshop costs £40 per person, and booking is essential by calling 01277 356191.

On Saturday 12 April, creative minds can take part in a Cake Decorating Workshop at the Billericay Reading Rooms from 11am to 2pm. Participants will learn to ice a cake with fondant and develop basic modelling techniques to craft their very own Easter Bunny cake! The workshop costs £45 per person, including sugarpaste, modelling paste, and a cake board. To secure your place, call the office on 01277 356191.

Look out for details on our website of our Fashion Show on Saturday 17 May and Enrichment Workshop on Sunday 25 May.

Sue Burton, Founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary, said: “Spring is an exciting time for us as we prepare for our Open Days, and we’re delighted to offer such a wonderful mix of new events for our supporters.

“Whether you’re learning, bidding, or dining with us, every event helps to raise much-needed funds for the animals in our care. We’d love to see as many people as possible getting involved!”

For further information about the invaluable work at the Sanctuary, visit www.remussanctuary.org or call 01277 356191.

Remus Events for You and Your Family

Here at Remus we have been busy planning our new events for 2017 and are pleased to announce a series of new dates to entertain and educate you and your families.

Kids’ Activity Days

Our kids’ activity days are planned around the school holiday terms and will entertain your children for a day whilst you’re at work or doing something else with your time. Boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 11 years are welcome and the day will include a tour of the Sanctuary meeting our furry residents, and many craft making activities such as card making, mug decorating, quizzes, scrap-booking and plenty more! Rest assured your child would be fully supervised and enjoy a fun day out in the countryside.

Our next activity day is Wednesday 15 February – click here to book.

Children’s Pony Days

Our pony days for your children are always great fun and everyone has a marvellous time!  Suitable for children aged 9 years and over, boys and girls, they are a way to introduce your children to animals and animal welfare in a safe and secure environment. If they are particularly interested in ponies, horses, would like to learn to ride and perhaps hope to have their own horse at some point in the future, then this will be a great introduction! Plus, they get to spend the day with like-minded enthusiasts. What’s not to love!

Our next pony day is Wednesday 12 April – click here to book.

Educational Workshops

We are proud to be one of the few Sanctuaries that embrace holistic care and therapies as part of our every-day ethos.  As such, we try to plan several educational workshops throughout the year on subjects such as elderly horse care, aromatherapy, shiatsu and reiki etc.

Our next workshop is Sunday 23 April – click here to book.

Family Open Days

Our Open Days at the Sanctuary are the highlight of the calendar year and an opportunity for us to show case what we do to the public.  Taking place on the first Sunday of the month during May to October, our Open Days are a fun day out for the whole family, including your 4-legged furry-tailed friends!

Our first Open Day of the season will be Sunday 7 May – click here to find out more and pop the date in your diary!

Keep an eye out on our website and Facebook page for further events launching soon!