This year’s Epsom Open Day will see the training yards within this historic training centre throw their gates open to the public on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2018, followed by an afternoon of family friendly racing at the glorious Epsom Downs Racecourse.
Category: Community Activities
The Creditas ‘Taking Care of Business’ Stable Staff Stakes
Here at Racing Welfare we are not ready to give up the euphoria of another successful Racing Staff Week. Luckily we don’t have to just yet. Thirsk Racecourse are kindly hosting The Creditas ‘Taking Care of Business’ Stable Staff Stakes race to raise funds for Racing Welfare.
Riders gear up to take part in the Prudential RideLondon 100 miles
What is looking to be one of the hottest weeks this year, cycling 100 miles is the last thing on most people’s minds. But not for these four, who on Sunday who will take on Prudential RideLondon.
Stable staff step up to the plate for Racing Staff Week
Racing Staff Week runs from Saturday 30th June until Saturday 7th July 2018. The week aims to bring the racing industry together to inform and engage horseracing followers and supporters about the passion and dedication of those who work to make racing happen.
Happy Volunteers’ Week From Racing Welfare!
This week is national Volunteers’ Week, a UK-wide campaign running from 1st – 7th June, organised by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). The aim of the week is to champion the 20 million volunteers who give their time willingly each year, highlighting the significance of their contribution. Volunteers put £22.6bn into the UK economy every year and are vital to the work of charities and not-for-profit organisations across the country.
ROA Support of Staff & Owner BBQs Keeps Yards Sizzling
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
For a second year the Racehorse Owners Association will be offering contributions of £100 to trainers organising BBQs or other social events for their staff and owners during Racing Staff Week (1 – 8 July 2018).
The initiative, which saw contributions to 30 events in 2017, proved popular last year and provided an ideal environment for owners and staff to get to know each other better in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Owners have cited that an important element of their ownership experience is getting to know the member of staff that cares for their horse(s). It is hoped that these events will continue to develop owner/staff relationships, whilst also celebrating Racing Staff Week and the dedication of racing’s workforce.
BBQ organisers will be encouraged to take pictures and share them on social media using #racingstaffweek and #ROABBQs. Feedback on the events will also be invited.
William Hill Racing Staff Boxing Night 2018
On 17th March, 26 racing staff entered the ring to battle it out to raise money for Racing Welfare. Sponsored by William Hill, the black tie event was held at Goffs UK in Doncaster.
The stands soon filled up with spectators ready to show their support. After 8 weeks of gruelling training with UWCB local professional boxing coaches at Henry’s gym York and Ripon Boxing Club the boxers are probably at their fittest yet.
One of the boxers Sherri Wade said
Racing Welfare Trip to Weatherbys
Thursday last week saw 23 beneficiaries take part in a trip to Weatherbys, the home of horse racing administration.
Racing Welfare joins The Cambridge Roar 2018!
This year Racing Welfare has been included in the line of up four charities benefiting from the Roar 18 fundraising festival!
Along with Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Cambridge United Community Trust and East Anglian Air Ambulance; Racing Welfare are being supported with our very own Racing Dinner on Wednesday 4th July.
‘Uncovered’ release charity single in aid of Racing Welfare
The band, originating from Lambourn and Swindon was formed in April 2017 by the guitarist Shaun Johnson. Uncovered have played a handful of shows and are building up a solid reputation among crowds of all ages. Their professional approach and dedication has been renowned among audiences.