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# Donation handed over to thank riding school for welcoming members of Lichfield Memory Cafe
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/donation-handed-over-to-thank-riding-school-for-welcoming-members-of-lichfield-memory-cafe/
- Published: 2023-12-03T08:06:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-12-02T19:28:29.000Z
- Description: A riding school has been presented with a donation to say thank you for welcoming a local group.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Community, Hammerwich, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A riding school has been presented with a donation to say thank you for welcoming a local group.

Members of the Lichfield Memory Cafe visited Gartmore Riding School in July for a tea with a pony morning in partnership with the Riding for the Disabled Association.

The feedback was so positive from members that Home Instead decided to hand over £150 to the facility.

A spokesperson said:

> “Equine therapy such as grooming, feeding and meeting horses has been shown to improve the mood of people living with dementia.  
>  
> “This type of therapy can also help to calm the physical symptoms of conditions and reduce negative behaviours and stress.  
>  
> “Gartmore is a fantastic local facility for those living dementia and our members are looking forward to their next visit in the spring.”  
>  
> Home Instead spokesperson

Lichfield Memory Cafe has also received a visit from Kaleidoscope Choir this week for a performance of Christmas songs.

For more details about the group, visit the [Lichfield Memory Cafe Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/p/Lichfield-Memory-Cafe-100086387943198/).