RWF Chester Races summer weekend

[Bob Lloyd]

Hi Sox, don't know if you know this but the Regiment used to sponsor a race at Ludlow. It was called the RWF Handicap and there is a trophy. We stopped the sponsorship 10 or more years ago but no reason why it shouldn't be started again, maybe at Chester, with the Comrades Association fronting up the money for a tent. Give Bob Lake or Arthur Ellingham a call at RHQ if you are interested in pursuing this line.

[Bob Lloyd]

Sorry, it wasn't Ludlow, it was Bangor on Dee. Just watched the Blues beat Stade Francais in Heineken Cup putting them top of their group. That should make you happy!

[ap1]

If anyone from RHQ or the 1st Bn decides to take a lead on this cracking idea, a good starting point would be here:

http://www.chester-races.co.uk/index.php

[Bob Bacon]

If anyone from RHQ or the 1st Bn decides to take a lead on this cracking idea, a good starting point would be here: http://www.chester-races.co.uk/index.php

For more information about sponsorship at Chester Racecourse, contact Melanie Simm on 01244 304615 or e-mail msimm@chester-races.com

For further information about sponsorship opportunities at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, please call Shelley Curry on 01244 304602.

[sox3044]

Thanks Bob, yes i did know the Royal Welsh sponser the race i have been on a couple of occasions to Bangor on Dee but im not a jumps man im affraid and tend to use the jumps as a some thing to do day in the winter months. Didnt see the blues game as away at the mo but yes very pleased after reading the report.

Well there seems to be a bit of interest there at the moment with regards to the racing weekend , but will give it a week or so for people to get chance to read the thread before i start getting in touch with the future RSM and Regimental HQ

[neil jones 14]

Sounds a great idea mate, we went from ternhil it was a great day. looking foward to it

[britaylor49]

Great idea sox. I remember going to the Derby at Epsom a few years ago where the Guards had a tent and believe this to be a case every year. Maybe RWF could do something similar at Chester. And as you know there are lots of us in Wrexham who would support an event like that.

Bri

[scorch]

Sounds like a brilliant idea especially with the Battalion being posted there

[Beano Hind]

Hi Sox well from reading all the threads its a great Idea, count me in mate as well its just down the road from Manchester.

[davecrim]

Sox,

Good idea, it has been mentioned once or twice in BHQ so support from the 1st Bn would not be an issue. This year would be tight though due to the Arms Plot move.

The Bn still have the marquee that could be utilised (I'm sure you would find a way around the small hire charge).

I have printed off the thread and will stick it in my hand over folder to Wayne Roberts.