Racing Welfare has today announced the postponement of this year’s ARC Middleham Open Day, scheduled for Good Friday 10th April. The move has come in light of Government advice issued yesterday regarding ‘non-essential social contact and unnecessary travel’. Racing Welfare’s Chief Executive, Dawn Goodfellow, said:
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Where to eat and stay when visiting Middleham Open Day…
Thinking of coming along to this year’s Middleham Open Day? We have collated a helpful list of places to stay and eat while you are visiting the beautiful town of Middleham.
Racing Welfare to benefit from Go Racing in Yorkshire’s Summer Festival
The Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival, sponsored by Sky Bet, has named Racing Welfare as its beneficiary charity for this year.
Record crowd flocks to ARC Middleham Open Day
A record crowd basked in the glorious North Yorkshire sunshine at Friday’s ARC Middleham Open Day, which saw 4000 racing fans and families flock to the town to visit the array of yards that opened their doors to visitors on the day.
What not to miss at Middleham Open Day
We’ve put together a mini guide for the must-see at each yard that is Middleham Open day to help you plan your day and not miss a thing!
Middleham Open Day set to raise funds for Hill House Appeal
This year’s ARC Middleham Open Day will help to raise funds for Racing Welfare’s Hill House Appeal, with the completed project set to provide accommodation for young people starting out in their careers within the local racing community.
The site of the current Hill House in Middleham has been purchased by Racing Welfare in a bid to help to address the need for quality, affordable housing for young racing staff in the area. The Hill House Appeal will be launched association with the Jessica Bethell Charitable Foundation during the week in April that also features the ARC-sponsored Middleham Open Day. The appeal will seek to raise the £2million required to complete the project. Subject to planning consent and building and fire regulations approval, the development will incorporate 12 units of accommodation for young people aged 16-24 years old, in addition to offices for the charity’s regional welfare team, a gym and community space.
Racing Welfare’s Northern Regional Welfare Manager, Sarah Fanning, said,
Tickets on sale now for Middleham Open Day 2019
A highlight in the northern racing calendar, the hugely popular Middleham Open Day returns this year on Good Friday, 19th April 2019. Tickets are on sale now for this fabulous event which showcases racing in Middleham’s stunning surroundings, offering a superb day out for racing fans and families alike.
Racing Welfare’s Northern Regional Welfare Manager, Sarah Fanning, said,
Racing Welfare Welcomes Increased Support from York Racecourse
Racing Welfare has reinforced their partnership with York Racecourse, who have upped their support this year to increase the impact of the charity’s services for beneficiaries in Yorkshire.
See behind-the-scenes of horseracing this Easter: Middleham Stables to open again on Good Friday.
Good Friday, 30th March 2018 sees the return of the popular Middleham Stables Open Day where 13 yards will again be opening to the public. The event, sponsored by ARC, took place last year on Easter Monday but this year returns to its traditional slot on Friday 30th March.
The day has been moved back to its traditional Good Friday slot after changing to Easter Monday last year. Sarah Fanning of Racing Welfare said
Coffee Mornings launch in Gloucestershire for retired racing staff
On the 19th April 2017, Racing Welfare are holding the first Coffee Morning for people who have retired from the horseracing industry in the Gloucestershire area. The coffee morning will be held at the beautiful Richmond Retreats in Painswick and is free of charge to attend for anyone who has worked within the industry at any stage during their career.