Nurtured by Nature - 5 week Course at EAQ Dyfi Donkeys

DYSGU @ DYFI DONKEYS - Donkey Assisted Learning program now open

Dyfi Donkeys have opened a new Equine Assisted Learning Centre and ‘nature school’ near Machynlleth, offering opportunities for learning out of doors in the natural environment with donkeys and nature. This is a new and innovative way for children, young people and adults to engage in learning outside the classroom and is aimed at those who find conventional learning approaches a challenge whether they come through the school system, independently or have behavioural or mental health difficulties. The centre services North Powys, North Ceredigion and South Gwynedd.

Dysgu@ Dyfi Donkeys is an expansion of our successful Dyfi Donkeys stable known for our award-winning beach donkeys, unique interactive open days and community donkey visits. The new Equine Assisted Learning Centre is the first in Wales to be approved by Dorset based EAQ, an innovator in the EAL sector. Based in Commins Coch, Machynlleth, the centre boasts 11 donkeys of all ages and sizes who have been hand-picked for their suitability to this type of work. The site has approximately 35 acres of wild nature reserve, paddocks and woodland along with an outdoor classroom, 20x40m ménage, stables and yard and an indoor classroom for wet weather activities.

Sessions range from one hour per week to potentially fulltime depending on the needs of the child. Learners take part in ground based activities with the donkeys, there is no riding involved. Individual learning plans are set up for each client and personal goals set. the centre has access through the EAQ network to nationally accredited courses ranging from Numeracy and Literacy to Skills towards professions in animal care. Equine Assisted Learning has been found to be helpful with Autism, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and other similar conditions.

For more info :Video (english)      

Brochure :

For more information , a copy of our full brochure or  to arrange a exploratory visit please contact Louise Peeters EAQ accredited facilitator on 07717020344.
We are now accepting client applications.

 equineassistedqualifications.com

Half Term open day

DYFI DONKEY WOOD

OPEN DAY

Wed May 31st

Commins Coch, Machynlleth SY20 8LL

AN INTERACTIVE DONKEY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG AND OLD

“Stroke a Donkey and Soothe your Soul”

Come and meet the friendliest donkeys in Mid-Wales and share their paradise for a day.

Explore the woods, streams and get personal with the donkeys, have a picnic, build a den.

 Supervised grooming sessions 12pm and 2pm. (NB no donkey rides)

Open 11am-5pm – Entry £4  (cash only)

More info: www.dyfidonkeys.blogspot.com

0771 702 0344 /email: dyfidonkeys@btinternet.com

DYFI DONKEY SCHEDULE 2017

2018 Beach and Open Day schedule

Beach

Saturdays and  Sundays until the end of August

Thursday to Monday from 7th July to 1st September
Closed 17th August.

Price remain at £3 . Open 11 -4 

Open days

Entry from 11am to 4pm – remember if you adopt a donkey you get in for free, only the family pay

Every Wednesday in July and August

Don’t forget if you can’t make an open day you can arrange a short visit by ringing or emailing for availability.

Entry £4 each , well behaved dogs free. Entry open 11 to 4pm, we'll kick you out at 5pm!

Donkey Themed Christmas present ideas

Dyfi Donkeys have just launched a new clothing promotion which runs til 12th December to ensure Christmas delivery.
Adult and Children's hoodies, adult t-shirts available
All profits from sale of clothing goes towards the donkey's welfare.
Follow the link : www.teezily.com/dyfi-donkeys-fundraising-clothing  for Dyfi Donkey branded Hoodies and T-shirts - only available through this promotion.

Also available
Donkey Experience days - come and spend a day with the donkeys. £90 full day £50 half day (not available in easter/whitsun or summer school holidays. 
email dyfidonkeys@btinternet.com for a booking form.. E-vouchers supplied

ADOPT A DONKEY - runs for 12 months, min donation £25 (30 if you want snail mail communiques)
Choose from Spot, Dlyan or Seren . Each adoption includes certificate, photo, newsletters and birthday and xmas cards. Also one visit to see your donkey if you are in the area.
Email dyfidonkeys@btinternet.com for an application form.

Spot - our retired beach donkey

Dylan - our young gelding

Seren - Dylans's half sister

DYFI DONKEYS Summer Competition Draw

WIN a framed original Gail Lee acrylic portrait of Billy

Kindly donated by the artist and valued at £200.

Answer this simple question - who is the only Dyfi Donkey to wear a Blue flower?

Send your answer with £5 entry fee and don't forget to include your name and contact details to:

Dyfi Donkeys Billy Competition
Coed Y Rhyd
Commins Coch
Machynlleth
SY20 8LL

Closing date is September 30th 2016. All correct entries will go into the draw on 1st October.
All proceeds will go towards the care and welfare of the donkeys.

Good Luck and remember you can enter as many times as you like , just £5 per entry

DYFI DONKEYS SUMMER SCHEDULE - 2016

MULOD DYFI DONKEYS 2016

Stroke a Donkey , Soothe your Soul

 

Traditional Beach Rides @ Aberdyfi

 Weekends from Whitsun, daily July 18^th to Sept 3^rd (except Wednesdays)

Open Days @ Dyfi Donkey Wood SY20 8LL

Mingle with the donkeys in their natural environment.

 Grooming sessions twice daily (12 and 2).

Treasure hunts, den building and 35 acres to explore.

 A fab family day out

FIRST OF THE YEAR 1^st June – HALF TERM

Every Wednesday from 13^th July

Entry fee:  £4 each , dogs free(on leads).

Private visits/experience days by appointment

Bookings only – call or email

Nursery and small school summer outings - bookings being taken now

Dysgu @ Dyfi Donkeys Donkey Assisted Learning Centre – opening soon

07717020344 / dyfidonkeys@btinternet.com