A sad farewell to Park Lane Stables in Teddington
By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter 5th Nov 2021
Park Lane Stables manager Natalie O'Rourke and her team of horses and volunteers moved out of their home of 13 years yesterday following the landlord's refusal to accept an offer to buy the stables and secure its future as a centre for the Riding for The Disabled Association in Teddington.
Tearful Natalie put on a brave face as she stood with a horse called Des O'Connor, while staff and volunteers began packing up to move to the stables' new home at Manor Farm, Petersham.
TV crews filmed the emotional scenes and nearby residents came out into Park Lane to say their own goodbyes.
Three riders took their horses down the road and past the police station, perhaps the last time such a familiar and uplifting sight will be seen in Teddington.
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Park Lane Stables: an amazing fundraising story which caught a wave of lockdown support Natalie told Nub News: "It is a very sad day, of course, but we've been very strong up until now and we have to be even stronger now for the next stage. "We will not be giving up and the local support from the community has been fantastic. We owe it to our supporters to keep going."
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