An evening of fun and friendship to mark 35 years in business has raised over £7,000 for charity.

The Rheidol Riding Centre in Capel Bangor held a night of celebration to mark their 35th anniversary in style and the event, on 19 September, raised an amazing £7,238 for Bronglais Hospital’s cardiology ward and Capel Bangor Show.

The riding school shared the news on social media.

“Thank you to the amazing Rheidol Riding centre team, a small committee,” the post said.

“We have raised £7238.

“The night was extremely well attended with friends travelling from as far afield as London, Pembrokeshire and Cardiff.

“We had delicious burgers supplied by Rattray Butchers Aberystwyth, lots of items of food donated for free from local businesses including Bookers, Tesco, Chive’s, Teulu Llwynpiod, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer and CK’s.

An evening of fun and friendship to mark 35 years in business has raised over £7,000 for charity
An evening of fun and friendship to mark 35 years in business has raised over £7,000 for charity (Picture supplied)

“All the desserts were donated by local people.

“The auction was extremely well supported. Diolch. Thank you all.

“We danced the night away to fantastic music by Ella Hurrell and Smoking Guns.

“Thank you, thank you everyone. What a 35-year celebration of being in business we had.

Rheidol Riding Centre has offered horse riding for all since 1991.

Proprietor and coach Iola Evans started Rheidol with just four ponies. Over three-and-a-half decades, the site has expanded into a flourishing establishment with around 25 horses and ponies.