Today, The Countess of Wessex as Patron, has paid a return visit to the Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary Little Farm at Ingatestone. My post on HRH's Patronage can be found here.
Photography by Chris Rushton, courtesy of Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery of HRH's visit at Remus Facebook.
'She joined volunteers, staff and local dignitaries at the sanctuary in Buttsbury, near Ingatestone, to tour the site, meet many of its equine residents and hear about its vital work in the community'.
Photography by Chris Rushton, courtesy of Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery of HRH's visit at Remus Facebook.
During HRH's first visit to Remus, she was joined by its founder Sue Burton. Sadly today, due to ill health, Sue wasn't able to accompany The Countess, as she was admitted to hospital just prior to the visit. However, an animal holistic therapist, Dena Schwartz, who has worked with the sanctuary for many years, stepped in to show The Countess around the sanctuary in Sue’s absence.
Photography by Chris Rushton, courtesy of Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery of HRH's visit at Remus Facebook.
Afterwards, HRH attended reception, during which The Countess expressed her sadness at Sue’s absence and said it was always powerful to meet the person behind places such as Remus, she added: "It is equally as powerful is to see the work that has been going on. Even if an animal spends a short time here, at least they have the opportunity for love and kindness in their lives. It is a wonderful, wonderful place and it is great that Remus is not only looking after animals but doing so much more." For full information about the visit, check this link. Also, here's wonderful & detailed article. Pictures here & here.
Photography by Chris Rushton, courtesy of Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery of HRH's visit at Remus Facebook.
I have 'met' Sue just after HRH's visit in 2013 and I send my best wishes of speedy recovery to this remarkable woman, who dedicated her life to help neglected animals. I know Remus is struggling with raising funds all the time. Currently the charity struggles to cope with £400,000 annual running costs. If you'd like to help, please check Remus' Just Giving website. You can also check 'How you can help' link.
Photography by Chris Rushton, courtesy of Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery of HRH's visit at Remus Facebook.
'REMUS MEMORIAL HORSE SANCTUARY provides lifetime help and care for horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs & cows, who are victims of physical and mental abuse, be it as a result or ignorance or malicious intent. The animals are our prime concern and are treated with the utmost respect'.
Photography by Chris Rushton, courtesy of Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery of HRH's visit at Remus Facebook.
After the article: 'As well as its work rescuing animals, the sanctuary also benefits the community by employing 15 people, either full or part time, providing a Duke of Edinburgh training venue, taking ponies to visit care homes and schools, advising owners in the care of older horses, and working with blind horses and those suffering from Laminitis – a painful inflammatory condition of the hoof'. To find full information about the important work of Remus, please check this link.
Photography by Chris Rushton, courtesy of Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery of HRH's visit at Remus Facebook.
On behalf of the Sanctuary, 11 year-old Katie Tosko, a local young volunteer, presented The Countess with a posy of flowers, kindly donated by Billericay florist – Always Flowers. Read more in Remus' press release. Click here.
Later, as Patron of MENCAP - UK's leading learning disability charity, HRH visited Southend MENCAP's Mellor House - registered care home in Westcliff on Sea, to meet people with profound and multiple learning disabilities who live there. My post on HRH's Patronage can be found here.
I want to note, that The Mencap staff worked really hard to make this visit happen. Also I would like to send my thanks to Holly and Mencap for helping me with pictures and press release.
The Countess of Wessex was given a tour of the building, before taking the time to meet the people who live at Mellor House and their families. The Worshipful the Mayor of Southend, Councillor Andrew Moring, and the Lord Lieutenant of Essex were also present for the official visit.
The Countess of Wessex was also introduced to staff who work at Mellor House, as well as Dafydd Bowen, who generously donated £10,000 to purchase a minibus for the registered care home. Before leaving, The Countess of Wessex signed the visitor book as a memento of her visit.
Mellor House is part of Royal Mencap Society and was opened 20 years ago by Mencap’s president Lord Rix. It provides care and support for up to 8 adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
The Worshipful the Mayor of Southend, Andrew Moring, said: “It was touching to be able to see first hand the vital support that Mencap provides to people with a learning disability. Meeting the residents and families of people with a learning disability truly confirmed what a positive place Mellor House is. It demonstrates that with the right support, people with a learning disability can lead a fulfilling life, as well as how important it is for them to live in the centre of their own communities. Mencap are an essential cornerstone of life for people with a learning disability and it was a pleasure to witness the care and support being provided at Mellor House.”
Mrs Matthews, who has a family member with a learning disability that lives at Mellor House, said: ‘I was thrilled that my daughter had the chance to meet a member of the royal family today at her home. It was an amazing day and we all enjoyed speaking to Her Royal Highness about the great work Mellor House do, as well as the golf day that we hold every year to raise money. Just because my daughter has a learning disability does not mean that she cannot participate in events such as the royal visit today.’
Kate Walton, Service Manager for Mellor House said: “The Countess of Wessex and the Lord Lieutenant of Essex coming to Mellor House has been an amazing experience. Everyone was very excited and they got to see first hand what we do, and more importantly meet people with a learning disability.”
Jessie Matthews, Regional Operations Manager for Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire said: ‘Today has been an incredibly enjoyable day and I am thrilled that we have had the opportunity to welcome The Countess of Wessex to Mellor House. I was very proud to hear her positive comments on the work we do here’.
Please note, that learning disability is NOT a mental illness or a learning difficulty, like dyslexia. Very often the term ‘learning difficulty’ is wrongly used interchangeably with ‘learning disability’. A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability, which can cause problems with everyday tasks – for example shopping and cooking, or travelling to new places – which affects someone for their whole life. But with proper support and help people with learning disability can normally function in everyday life and its tasks.
Lovely article at Daily Mail, and fabulous gallery by Mark Cuthbert. Quick video by BBC Essex can be found here.
Outfit & jewellery: Jacket in kimono style, which debuted in 2013. Still no ID. Siren Studearrings by Monica Vinader.Sophie wore those in gold vermeil, but this sold out. LK Bennett Harley in black suede. Sophie has those in nude leather as well. Boots by Dubarry of Ireland, most likely Galway Boot. Clutch by Sophie Habsburg Design in Ginny Style. Watch by Longines, I believe from "Le Grande Classic" collection.
The Countess of Wessex visited Essex :)
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