18 Mar 2019
Noel Fehily to bring down curtain on career at Be Wiser Jump Season Finale
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Noel Fehily, who announced he would retire from the saddle after riding his seventh Cheltenham Festival winner last week, will…
18 Mar 2019
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Noel Fehily, who announced he would retire from the saddle after riding his seventh Cheltenham Festival winner last week, will…
2 Mar 2019
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San Benedeto helps Nicholls realise his number nine dream The Grade 3 William Hill Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup is becoming a…
1 Mar 2019
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Emitom (right) wins The RR Elite ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Emitom could be a name to remember after…
28 Feb 2019
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Amy Murphy, who enjoyed the best day of her training career so far when Kalashnikov landed the Betfair Hurdle last…
8 Mar 2019
We’d like to welcome you to the March edition of our Newbury Newsletter where you can keep up to date with everything going on here at the racecourse, plus the latest on all the exciting events we have lined up this month.
Here at Newbury we have spent the last two years undergoing a major redevelopment. With the work now almost complete, a ‘new’ Newbury is ready to be explored. To learn more about all the exciting changes our Head of Operations, Lucy Hayes explains more. Click the button below.
Don’t miss our Be Wiser Jump Season Finale at the end of the month (Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March). Scheduled across two days with a Grade 2 mares hurdle the feature race on Saturday. We will also be celebrating the highlights and stars of our jump season with the second year of The Newburys, in association with Conundrum.
For every raceday we have a variety of hospitality and dining options available, designed to suit each individual need. Both our restaurants offer stunning views of the course, with the Racegoers overlooking the finishing straight and the Hennessy set high above the winning post. Likewise, our hospitality boxes can offer you and your guests the chance to enjoy the races in style. For more information call our hospitality team on 01635 40015 or click the button below to send an e-mail.
Coming up, don’t miss the return of the flat at Newbury Racecourse on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 April for Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend. Come and see some future stars in action and start your summer in style.
Ladies Day returns on Saturday 18 May where style meets top quality racing. Join us for the Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge. Sat 18 May
Look ahead to our DDF Spring Trials and Beer Festival on Saturday 13 April where we will have more than 50 beers from local breweries available. Sat 13 April
Don’t miss out on your chance to see two big acts this summer at Newbury. Get your tickets for Tom Jones on 20 July or Madness on 17 August. Music at Newbury
8 Mar 2019.
7 Mar 2019
Continuing with the
#NationalCareersWeek theme, our part-time Management Accountant, Rebecca Kemp has let us know about her job and what it is like to come back to work after maternity leave.
When did you start work at Newbury Racecourse?
I started on Saturday 1st December 2012, Hennessy Gold Cup Day!
What did you do prior to working here?
Before here I worked at James Cowper Chartered Accountants in Newbury and Oxford for 10 years. I started there straight after leaving 6th form and they took me through my AAT and ACCA qualification, I qualified as an accountant in 2007.
What was your first job here?
Full time Management Accountant. It was a big transition moving from Practice into Industry after 10 years but one I am thankful to have had the opportunity to make.
The key part of my role is preparing the monthly accounts for Newbury Racecourse. This is very interesting and varied as it is not just the Racing accounts that I do but also those for the Rocking Horse Nursery, The Lodge and the Conference and Events business. I also worked racedays where I was involved in gate set up and cash office management so something very different to my day to day role.
What is your current job here?
Part time Management Accountant. I had my son Remi 2 years ago and returned after a years maternity leave in a part time role. I’m very lucky that while I’m at my desk working I know my son is in safe hands across the car park at the Rocking Horse Nursery.
What was the hardest part about coming back to work part time?
It’s hard to fit everything in. I have to stay very organised and manage my time well.
What advice would you have for someone looking to get into a similar line of work?
Experience to gain good accounting knowledge is key, I was very fortunate to have been offered an apprenticeship at James Cowper when I was 18 which has been invaluable.
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