PRESS RELEASE

Ssh! SANTA IS COMING TO THE UNICORN CENTRE!

The Riding for the Disabled Association’s Unicorn Centre, based at Stainton Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, is starting the festive season with Santa’s much awaited annual visit.

Special arrangements have been made with Santa to meet children in his Grotto on Sunday 3^rd December. They’ll visit him by riding a Unicorn Centre pony through a magical Christmas-themed course in the indoor arena.  His elves will be on hand to lead the ponies, help the children and assist him to hand out gifts.

Chair of Trustees Pat White said, “Children love visiting Santa on a pony – it’s special, unique, and very, very popular, so early booking is advised.

She continued, “Even children under 5 who are too young to ride can visit Santa on foot, so nobody misses out. This is probably our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s great to welcome people who wouldn’t normally visit the Centre, so we can tell them about our work.”

Santa Special pony rides cost £10.00 each or £19 for two, and include a Christmas rosette and gift.  Tickets for under 5s are £5.00. Contact the Unicorn Centre to book a place.

The Centre’s annual Christmas Fair will take place on the same day at the Unicorn Centre, starting at 10 am. The Rosewood Academy school choir from Coulby Newham will be coming again to get everyone in the Christmas spirit with lots of songs.  Entry is free. There’ll be local craft and gift stalls as well as the Unicorn Centre’s own stalls, raffle, tombola and refreshments.

For further details please telephone 01642 576222 or visit the websitewww.rdaunicorncentre.co.uk

Photo: Santa in his Grotto at last year’s event at the Unicorn Centre, and two lucky riders with Unicorn Centre horse Caesar.