Our Local Heroes

We're pleased to announce that this year's Christmas Lights will be turned on by our local heroes, Paula Roberts and Michael Bonham 😀
Nominated through an online search, Paula is a well-known figure in the racing industry spending many years working for the trainer Sir Michael Stoute. This remarkable lady has shown courage in adversity with her continuing fight against Cancer and, in spite of health issues, she is both passionate and influential in her commitment to Newmarket Allotment Association and in particular the Field Terrace Road site.
Managed solely by Paula she has continued to make gardening accessible to all members of the community. Supporting and encouraging both regular and newcomers alike she gives her wealth of knowledge freely and with a smile. Dependable, reliable, inspirational and a friend to many, she can be truly called a Local Hero. 
Michael, who also received his nomination through the online voting campaign, has been championed for his commitment to the local community through his business, Driving Miss Daisy. Helping the older generation gain independence and support, Michael also aids disabled family members on medical appointments and getting SEN children to school.
He was nominated for this commitment, which despite his own serious health concerns and conditions of late, continues to shine. He wants his legacy to be that his customers are able to live more fulfilling lives through using the Driving Miss Daisy service. He is thrilled to have been chosen & it'll be another cherished memory for his 8 grandchildren.
Join us at 7pm on Friday 17th November to see these two heroes press the button and mark the start of the festive season here in Newmarket. For more details please click here.

Butterflies Fly Away To New Homes

Two good causes have been given a boost after an online auction of our colour butterflies which brightened the streets of Newmarket during the summer raised £1071.50.

The silent auction saw all 16 butterflies fly away to new homes, some of them raising £100.

They have gone to variety of new homes, including local businesses and one to the town council to put in the Memorial Gardens.

The money will be shared between the Newmarket Charitable Foundation, which helps fund many local good causes, and the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group to be used in research in the name of four-year-old George Ratcliffe, from Isleham, who bravely went through months of treatment in his battle against a rare form of cancer.

Halloween In Newmarket

Joining forces with Newmarket Town Council and Discover Newmarket, we bring you a ghoulish line up of this year's Halloween events taking place in our town:

Monday 23rd- Friday 27thOctober - Halloween Scavenger Hunt in the Memorial Gardens

Hunt around the gardens for 10 hidden clues to claim your prize! The hunt takes place every day between 9am - 5pm. Collect your prize from the King Edward VII Memorial Hall. Children must be supervised at all times.

Tuesday 24thOctober - Spooky Halloween event in the Guineas

Enjoy comedy shows from Bread & Butter's Zombie Disco, taking place at 10.30am, 12pm & 1.45pm. There will also be fancy dress competitions, a chance to meet The Emerald Witches, free craft workshops and treasure trails.

Wednesday 25th October - Halloween Crafts at the NHRM

Join the team at the National Horseracing Museum for a family friendly Halloween themed creative workshop in the Alborada Rooms. Decorate a bag for trick or treating and get creative with the art cart and make spooky decorations! No need to book!

Friday 27thOctober - Fright Night at the NHRM

Halloween at the Museum just got spookier! Dress to scare and find clues in the magnificent grounds of Palace House. Meet magical owls and take part in some fang-tastic crafts. Don’t forget to take a selfie snap at the stocks but watch out for the Headless Horseman…

Activities include:

Time: 5-7pm
Price: £6 adults, £3 children (under 5s free)
Book here: www.nhrm.co.uk/events/family-fright-night-2/

Charity Auction for Butterflies

We have 16 of our beautiful summer butterflies to auction off for two fantastic causes. All you have to do is bid one of the 16 highest amounts and one of them will be yours to keep. Minimum bid is £20, with no maximum, so please be as generous as you can!

We're extremely pleased to be supporting Just George, a charity fundraising research into rhabdomyosarcoma and the Newmarket Charitable Foundation which supports Newmarket and its community through grants, infrastructure developments and more, through this auction.

To place your bid please email [email protected] with your bid amount, your full name and phone number. Lets raise as much as possible!

T&Cs
The auction will end at midnight on Sunday 8th October. On auction closing, the 16 highest bids will each win a butterfly. In the case of a tied bid, a random number generator will be used to select the winning bid. Minimum bid is £20. Payment is to be made via BACS only. Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction closing. In the case of non-payment, the next highest bid will take your place. Butterflies must be collected from the Love Newmarket BID office. 100% of proceeds will be donated 50/50 to both causes.

The Love Newmarket Mystery Shopper Customer Service Awards 2023

Celebrating the amazing businesses we have here in Newmarket, the Love Newmarket Mystery Shopper Customer Service Awards Evening took place last month, crowning some of our local businesses as the best in sector.

We’re pleased to announce this year’s winners are:

Best Independent – Home, Hobbies & Gifting

Winner: National Horseracing Museum Gift and Book Shop

Second: And Sew We Begin

Third: The Hartwell Blind Company

Best National Retailer

Winner: Holland And Barrett

Second: VPZ

Third: Card Factory

Best Charity Shop

Winner: Scope

Second: Woodgreen Animal Shelter

Third: British Heart Foundation

Best Estate and Letting Agent

Winner: Lemontree Properties

Second: Cheffins

Third: David Burr

Best Independent Retailer

Winner: Martha V

Second: Eric Tennant Butchers

Third: Powters

Best Health & Wellbeing

Winner: Spectacular Opticians

Second: Lords Pharmacy

Third: Peter’s Opticians

Best Barbers

Winner: Dan’s Barbershop

Second: Chophouse Barbers

Third: Passion Barbers

Best Business to Business

Winner: Cinch Self Storage

Second: C&P Insurance

Third: Your Logo Here

Best Restaurant & Venue

Winner: Bedford Lodge Hotel

Second: Unico Pizzeria Ristorante

Third: The Tack Room

Best Community Business or Service Provider

Winner: Yorkshire Building Society

Second: Newmarket Day Centre

Third: Newmarket Library

Best Café & Takeaway

Winner: Victor Victoria Coffee

Second: Nancy’s Teashop

Third: Deep Blue

Best Hair & Beauty

Winner: Ella Bellissima

Second: Bren Pauls

Third: Remy Nails

Best Pub & Nightlife

Winner: The Waggon & Horses

Second: White Hart Hotel

Third: The Bull

Special Recognition Awards

Flowers Made With Love

Salvation Army

YMCA

Scrivens Opticians

Soulubrious

National Horse Racing Museum

The Stable Café & Community Space

The Pantry

 

Help Us Find Our Local Heroes

The search returns! We are searching for two local heroes to turn on Newmarket's Christmas Lights for 2023!

After a fantastic event last year, that saw nominated heroes Alex and canine Kratu turn on the lights, we want to invite the public to vote for the chosen two this year.

We're looking for individuals that deserve to be recognised for their work during the last twelve months.

Nominations are open between Monday 25th September - Sunday 8th October 2023, after which judges will review the nominees and a final winner will be chosen on Monday 16th October.

Please click here to enter your nomination.

Please note, all nominees must be available on Friday 17th November from 6pm for the Lights Switch On event.

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