Christmas and Easter Events
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Donkeys are perfect for Christmas events and really capture part of the essence of the Nativity. Children know that donkeys were present at the birth of Jesus and having them at your event, amidst all the inevitable commercial side of the season, gives them a physical link to the real reason for the celebrations.
Donkeys are also suited to Easter events as Jesus rode into Jerusalem for the Passover on the back of a donkey. Donkeys have the mark of a cross on their back and shoulders.
We are fully insured for public liability, have a full operator's licence and Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate (for working with children and vulnerable adults).
Mike's Donkeys regularly attend the following:
- Switch-on of town Christmas lights - if you're having a procession down the town street, let Mike's Donkeys lead the way. We can tack them up with sleigh bells and Christmas hats if you wish, and should you be having a Santa's Grotto for the children they can accompany him on his arrival. Donkeys are a great attraction to keep the children who are in the queue to see Santa occupied while they are waiting.
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- Christmas Fayres - having donkeys at your event is excellent for bringing in the crowds, and having donkey rides available for children can be a good source of fundraising revenue.
For a fee, we will deliver the donkeys and work the rides. You can choose to provide free rides or charge for them and keep the proceeds for your cause.
Alternatively, we can deliver and work the donkeys at your event and you would receive 25% of our takings, over our expenses.
The donkeys are supervised at all times by our experienced staff and we provide protective headgear, if required, for the children who are riding.
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- Nativity and Easter plays and shows - bring a real sense of the occasion by having donkeys at your Nativity or Easter celebration.
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Whatever the nature of your Christmas or Easter event, children adore getting close to these gentle animals to touch and stroke them, and the donkeys love the attention they receive.
Remember - DISTANCE IS NO OBJECT - our donkeys are very happy travellers!
IMPORTANT! Advice about hiring donkeys. In order to protect yourself and those participating in the event, it is advisable to check with the operator's local council to ensure they have a valid licence to work donkeys. Request to see their insurance certificate although this will be invalid without a licence. Also ask for a copy of their Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate to make sure they can work with children or vulnerable adults.
It is also a good idea to contact the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary to make sure the operator has their donkeys inspected for welfare reasons throughout the whole of the year.
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Make your Christmas or Easter celebration a real one to remember
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Contact Mike on 07779 692092 for more information
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