Virtual Race Night raises an amazing £1,080

"What an amazing night. I think I backed a few donkeys but it was all for a good cause!"

Over 90 guests packed the Burton Latimer Town Cricket Club on Saturday 2nd November for an exciting evening of virtual horse racing to raise vital funds for Age UK Northamptonshire. The opportunity to enjoy a flutter on the gee-gees and a fabulous night out with friends was organised by Emma Atkins, the Coordinator of our day centre in Kettering.  Emma has worked tirelessly for weeks to ensure the evening was a magnificent success.

We are thrilled by the number of local businesses who generously supported the event by donating some spectacular raffle prizes, which ranged from a wreath-making workshop for two to a £20 gift voucher for a delicious Indian meal.

We say a huge thank you to Burton Latimer Town Cricket Club for lending us their facilities for free.  We couldn't have done it without you!

We would also like to thank local businesses Pytchley Golf Lodge, Guy’s Barbershop Kettering, Tesco, The Sugar Barn, The Wayfarers Kettering, Nazreen Indian Restaurant, Rockabilly Rose The Florist, Kolaine Beauty Lounge, Tanners Lane, The Stirrup Cup, Bella’s Brows and Beauty, Jolleyes Pet Shop Kettering, Seasons Garden Centre Burton Latimer, Hannah’s Cleaning Service, Meraki Beauty for the raffle prizes. 

And finally, thank you to Daventry Non-Ferrous Metals Ltd for help with the costs, to Big Hire UK for their giant light-bulb covered letters and to House of Mystery for organising the races and ensuring none of the riders fell at the first fence.