Comments on: At The Stables Under The Westway https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Thu, 02 May 2024 11:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Marcia Newman https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-1570097 Thu, 02 May 2024 11:50:52 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-1570097 I would like to find out more about the stables and any opportunities for visits and volunteering for young persons?

Please feel free to call me on 0748 17 8 30969

]]> By: roy wilmin https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-854475 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:38:42 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-854475 This stable is the best London has .The amount of children and adults who use it is amazing

]]> By: Dehra Mitchell https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-542417 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:28:41 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-542417 My daughter learned how to ride at the stables on a pony called Josh. He regularly tossed her off his back and she adored him. Sarah has worked tirelessly to keep the stable open, the horses fed and cared for and has given local children a chance to do something positive with their time. For some reason, the council has worked tirelessly to get rid of the stables. I do hope they will rethink their decision and recognise how important this little part of the borough is.

]]> By: Jackie Oswald https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-538875 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:22:22 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-538875 I spent all day on Sunday at the stables my daughter has her pony there, an event was taking place for youngsters that care for their parents, it was nice to see them have a break from their normal Sunday life and do something for themselves for a change. It was amazing to see these lovely selfless kids enjoying themselves, they loved it, they were so greatful, they were provided with drinks, sandwiches, cakes, crisps and fruit. They were given hats and boots to wear around the yard. When they were leaving they were saying thank you over and over. Such lovely selfless kids the youngest was an adorable 7 year old lad who helped care for his dad, he had the biggest smile when he was being led out for his ride. The staff and helpers also enjoyed having them, this is the second event that the stables have had the pleasure of holding this event for these young careers, a great time was had by all. What a shame if we lost the stables and couldn’t continue to provide such greatly needed distractions for these kids. being there listening to there individual stories was an eye opener for me, I just didn’t realise there were so many young carers. They were a really nice bunch of kids that should be having the time of their lives. We were all tried at the end of the day, but got a lot of pleasure from seeing them all having fun, it was well worth it. I’m really looking forward to seeing them again soon. great effort Sarah and her team. Well done.

]]> By: helen Kendall https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-538558 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:38:34 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-538558 Save the stables.

]]> By: Pandora Melly https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-536543 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 09:31:09 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-536543 Signed.

]]> By: amanda marfleet https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-534718 Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:33:50 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-534718 Also forgot to say the early days were not easy!! Sarah took the yard from a run down tip, with neglected animals of other peoples, to the super place it is today – She struggled for several years to keep the yard open, , clearing mountains of rubbish, building stables, mending doors, so deserves to stay!

]]> By: amanda marfleet https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-534711 Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:29:36 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-534711 oh no, – helped sarah at the very beginning!! fab days with Snowy the Pony, and my Kate is now 23, but Sarah called her “I can’t Kate” when she was 4 as that was her response to everything, – ” catch your pony Kate! “I can’t Sarah!” Sarah gives so much to the community , and the yard is a London icon!

]]> By: Caroline Knight https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-532765 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:07:17 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-532765 Save the stables!

]]> By: William https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/09/25/at-the-stables-under-the-westway/#comment-531512 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:46:13 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=120839#comment-531512 I travel regularly alonn the Westway from Oxford and have often wondered about the stables while admiring the horses when they’re out. Very sad news about the lease; I hope the petition will prompt a re-think by the council.

Best wishes

William

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