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The Venue at Newbury Rugby Club has been running conferences, exhibitions, private parties and outdoor events for many years. We have a superb new team in place, with many years of experience in the hospitality industry. Whether you’re attending a regular social night, a private party or a team meeting, we will extend welcome to [...]

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The Loops at Sandford Springs

Set amongst the rolling hills of Berkshire and Hampshire, Sandford Springs boasts a trio of challenging nine hole courses, a welcoming clubhouse with extensive facilities, a Sandford Springs Golf Acad …

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Wimbledon: Anyone for Tennis?

A broken pony-roller belonging to the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club was the catalyst which led to the birth of the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world: Wimbledon.
Wimbledon:  F …

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What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a fun family bat and ball game that is played on a badminton size court with two or four players (single or doubles), each player uses a paddle (bat) to hit a plastic wiffle ball over a …

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Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Arod set to drop down in trip for Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday – Chance for racegoers to win a fabulous trip to Qatar
Arod is set to have his first ou …

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Record field of 18 for richest Al Shaqab Lockinge

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Record field of 18 for richest-ever Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury this Saturday
The Group One Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (3.45pm) has attracted a record field of 18 for th …

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Lockange Day Updates – News and Views

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Here Comes When & Tullius set for Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes – Free Al Shaqab Lockinge Day Cap for first 1,958 racegoers
Andrew Balding is readying a two-strong assault …

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A P McCoy to join O’Sullevan Trust

Following closely on from his retirement from race riding, A P (Tony) McCoy has been appointed a Trustee of the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust.
The Trust, now in its 19th year, has raised …

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How FIFA Filled A Global Stadium With Fans

With 672 million Tweets about the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and over one billion fans reached, FIFA’s Twitter strategy certainly wasn’t an own goal. It was a veritable screamer. But there’s more …

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Free Entry for Stable Staff on Al Shaqab Lockinge Day

Newbury Racecourse has announced that all registered stable staff who currently hold a Stable Pass will be able to get free entry to the Grandstand enclosure on Saturday, May 16, Al Shaqab Lockinge Da …

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Newbury Racecourse and Breast Cancer Care

Newbury Racecourse teams up with Breast Cancer Care for Ladies Day
Bjorn Again to perform after racing
Newbury Racecourse is supporting Breast Cancer Care on one of the highlights of its Flat racing s …

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Land’s End to John O’Groats

Land’s End to John O’Groats tandem record attempt starts tomorrow
At 6.30am tomorrow, Tuesday 5th May 2015, endurance cyclists Dominic Irvine and Charlie Mitchell begin their attempt to br …

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Glow in the Park night-time run and fun

On Saturday 25th April the night running experience that has captured the imagination of 1000′s of fun runners takes place at Eton Dorney, Windsor.
Glow in the Park runs are a series of after-da …

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O’Meara considering Custom options

O’Meara considering Custom options as 27 go forward for Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes
Custom Cut could bid for a first Group One victory in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Al Shaqab Lock …

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Hannon targets Newbury’s Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes

Richard Hannon, champion trainer in 2014 in his first season, hopes to land the Group One Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes for the second year running on Saturday, May 16.
He captured the mile Newbury race, …

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Jackie Osborne interviews Petter Solberg as he prepares for the World RX in Portugal.

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Jackie Osborne interviews Petter Solberg as he prepares for the World RX in Portugal.
At the age of 13, Petter Solberg won a nationwide RC car championship the Norwegian Tamiya Cup in 1 …

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THE LENGTHS BRITISH PARENTS GO TO..

REVEALED: THE LENGTHS BRITISH PARENTS GO TO, TO GET THEIR CHILDREN TO SUPPORT THEIR FOOTBALL TEAM!
• New research released today shows that almost half of parents go to great lengths to get their ch …

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Henderson outlines his plans for Newbury’s Betfair Hurdle

Henderson outlines his plans for Newbury’s Betfair Hurdle
Nicky Henderson, the most successful trainer in Betfair Hurdle history with five winners, is intending to saddle between two and four ru …

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Many Clouds gives Sherwood 2nd Gold Cup

Many Clouds, ridden by Leighton Aspell and trained by Oliver Sherwood, landed the 58th running of the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury Racecourse this afternoon.
The 8/1 shot came with a powerful late run …

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Snow Joke – 4 Jumpers tipped for the Racing Post

Leading jockeys, owners and trainers back #Jumpers4Jockeys
Christmas jumper campaign
Racing Post, the daily racing news and betting publisher, has unveiled its very own Christmas jumper range – fou …

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