Your BID Team

Meet the Team

Meet the faces of Love Newmarket and the board who support them.
Love Newmarket

BID Manager & Town Ranger

Russell Bradnam
Town Ambassador

Russell Bradnam joined the Love Newmarket team in April 2023, working to provide a visible presence in the town, offering tourists help and advice on where to go and what to see, and engaging with our members.

Natalie Robinson
BID Manager

With nearly 18 years of experience in advertising sales, marketing and account management for international clients, Natalie comes in to the BID Manager role with not only the skill set required for the job, but with a fresh outlook and enthusiasm. She brings with her a host of ideas and initiatives she believes will make the town even more thriving in the years to come.

In her spare time she enjoys playing lego with her two young children, going to live music events, and experimenting with new bakes in the kitchen.

Love Newmarket

Board of Directors

John Gilbert
Entertainment, Leisure, Clubs, Societies and Accommodation
The Racing Centre
Director

"Having worked and lived in Newmarket for the last 9 years, I have a great sense of pride when it comes to this incredibly unique place. While the UK economy continues to change post-covid, we need to cohesively drive change which is why I have backed the BID and will continue to influence the change I want to see in Newmarket for the betterment of businesses, residents, and visitors."

Ben Pym
Independent Retail
Corney & Barrow
General Manager
"Established in 1780, Corney & Barrow are Royal Warrant Holders and have had a retail presence in Newmarket since 1993, situated on the corner of Rous Road and the High Street. During my first stint in Newmarket for Corney & Barrow as Shop Manager from 2005 to 2011, I was involved with the Retailers Association that pre dated the BID. On my return to Newmarket in 2018, as General Manager, the BID was already established and I was keen to continue this partnership. I am also involved with the Food & Drink Festival in the town."
John Morrey
Racing
Tattersalls
Managing Director UK & Ireland

"Love Newmarket has achieved so much since its formation back in 2016 and I look forward to working with the BID Manager and our board of directors in building an even better town."

Steve Elsom
Chairman
Number 4 Consulting Limited
Director

"I'm extremely proud to be the current Chairman for Newmarket BID. The BID provides a framework for the prosperity of the town, and if we can work together and support each other, we give ourselves a chance to ‘make a difference’. I am very keen to work with business to ‘make things happen’ and help create a positive future for our town."

Steve Cox
Independent Retail
Premier Travel
Sales Manager

"I am delighted to be a Director of Love Newmarket as we are a family owned Independent travel agency and have been in Newmarket for over 20 years. We see the benefits the BID’s give to towns like Newmarket which has been especially important with the Coronavirus Pandemic this year and for the future as we rebuild the high street.

Being part of the team of Directors gives me an opportunity to help shape the future high street in Newmarket for all to benefit and I would recommend all business’s to take up the opportunities available to you."

Paul Winchester
Food, Drink and Public Houses
The Tack Room / Dandelion Catering
Owner
"I am very proud to be a board member of the Newmarket BID. I have been involved in hospitality in Newmarket for almost 10 years and believe firmly in providing a great customer experience for people visiting the town. As the owner of an independent business I have the opportunity to look further that just the revenue and more broadly at what our visitors can expect and what we can deliver to ensure an enjoyable visit to our town."
Vicky Snell
Food, Drink and Public Houses
Victor Victoria
Owner

"Running Victor Victoria Coffee gives me an insight into the workings of Newmarket and puts me in touch with many of the other businesses in the area. I have lived in Newmarket most of my life and seen many things change. Being on the board gives me the opportunity to use my experience  to make a positive impact on the success of the town that I love."

Sue Perry
Local Authority
Newmarket Town Council

"I grew up in Newmarket and returned here ten years ago after spending many years living in different places both in the UK and overseas. I am an active member of Newmarket Town Council (since 2022) and West Suffolk Council (since 2023), sitting on several committees and doing my best to represent the people of the town and promote joined up working across key stakeholders.

A thriving town centre is high on the wish list of many residents, and I fully support Love Newmarket’s objectives to achieve just that. I am delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the board."
Jonathan Tewson
Office
Iliffe Media Group
Head of IMG Awards & Events (Commercial)

"I am thrilled to be asked to join the board of Love Newmarket BID, and am very excited to work with the BID manager and other directors.  Having grown up in Cambridge and now living locally, I have been involved in regional press for more than a decade, and our local print titles include The Newmarket Journal and Velvet Magazine. I am looking forward to working with the BID members to benefit the town of Newmarket, a town which I am passionate about and want to see thrive."

Lloyd Shipp
Office
Your Logo Here
Owner

"Becoming a Director of Love Newmarket has truly opened my eyes to the many facilities and opportunities that are available to local businesses via the BID.  I urge anybody serious about business to engage with us - worse case scenario you might (L)earn something."

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