General News
8th November 2007
Re-opening Date Announced
Southwell Racecourse will re-open on Tuesday 11th December 2007.
The racecourse has been closed since mid-June after severe floods damaged the track and its buildings.
30th May 2007
Journey South wow the crowd at Southwell Racecourse
X-Factor finalists Journey South were the headline at Southwell Racecourse's Party in the Paddock race evening on 30th May. Brothers Carl and Andy played to a large audience of old and new fans once racing had finished.
The duo played some of their trusted songs and delighted the crowd with some new songs they have written.
30th April 2007
Katrina Pidhorodeckyj is crowned Miss Newark & District 2007.
After a very competitive regional heat of the prestigious Miss England competition which saw 17 young local girls battle it out for the crown, Katrina Pidhorodeckyj was announced the winner of Miss Newark & District 2007. Katrina takes over the mantle from last year's winner Elizabeth Robertson.
The full result is as follows:-
1st Katrina Pidhorodeckyj
2nd Laura Machin
3rd Samantha Brown
2nd April 2007
The X-Factor is coming to Southwell Racecourse!
Southwell Racecourse is pleased to announce X-Factor finalists Journey South have been booked to play at the inaugural " Party in the Paddock" series at the racecourse this summer.
The Party in the Paddock series will take place over 3 summer evenings at the racecourse and will include an evening of horse racing followed directly by live music in the paddock area - all three evenings will have a different theme.
The first evening on Thursday 24th May will be full of classic motown hits with the fabulous Motown Gold, whilst the final evening on Tuesday 5th June will be a Country & Western night featuring live music from Blazing Saddles.
The star attraction is on Wednesday 30th May and features Journey South who came to stardom through the popular X-Factor television series.
Racecourse Manager Nathan Corden says "Party in the Paddock is a new development for the racecourse and it is fantastic news to sign up a quality act such as Journey South for its inception. I hope to make the Party in the Paddock series an annual event and grow it year on year. The idea behind the series is to tempt those people who may not necessarily be interested in horse racing to sample an evening at the races with the added attraction of live music once racing has finished - we want to create a real party atmosphere to ensure everyone has an enjoyable evening."
30th March 2007
Miss Newark & District has now closed to entries - the winner will be crowned during racing at Southwell Racecourse on the evening of Monday 30th April.
A total of 20 local girls have entered this year's competition with the aim of representing the Newark & District area in the prestigious Miss England finals to be held in the summer.
For profiles and images of all the contestants please click onto our Miss Newark & District page.
10th February 2007
Officiall opening ... BBC East Midlands weathergirl Sara Blizzard was on hand at Southwell Golf Club to officially open the new £650,000 golf clubhouse.
Sara is seen cutting the ribbon to the new clubhouse in view of Southwell Golf Club's Captain Mr Richard Britten and members of the Golf Club Committee.
For furher details and information on Golf Club Membership at Southwell Golf Club please CLICK HERE or either call (01636) 813706 or e-mail golf@southwell-racecourse.co.uk
1st February 2007
The search has begun ... to find the next Miss Newark & District to represent the local area in the prestigious Miss England 2007 competition.
The racecourse, in association with the Newark Advertiser, is once again searching for a local girl to be crowned Miss Newark & District 2007 to take over the title from the inaugural 2006 winner Elizabeth Robertson.
Entries are required before 6pm on Friday 23rd March 2007 and contestants making it through to the final round will be asked to attend Southwell Racecourse on the evening of Monday 30th April 2007. The winner will be crowned shortly after the last race on this evening.
For further information and details of how to enter please CLICK HERE
30th January 2007
Leicester City players enjoy a day at the races ... a strong turnout from the playing and coaching staff enjoyed a day at the races on Tuesday 30th January at nearby Southwell Racecourse.
Leicester City
Rob Kelly and his staff took the first team squad out for an away day to escape the pressures of the Championship. The players enjoyed fine cuisine in one of the racecourse's private hospitality suites whilst watching the racing from their private balcony.
The players had a great day and left the racecourse smiling due to the number of winners they picked!
23rd November 2006
Nottingham Forest players enjoy a day at the races ... Southwell Racecourse was the venue for the latest bonding event for the players of table topping Nottingham Forest. The players enjoyed a day at the races in the comfort of one of the racecourse's private hospitality suites.
Recent FA Cup hat-trick hero Kris Commons has revealed that the
team's new found togetherness is helping their charge towards
the Championship. The Reds midfielder believes a strong bond among
the players has proved a major factor in their impressive season so
far, which has seen them move six points clear at the top of League
One.
Hayley Turner with Forest stars Ian Breckin and John Curtis
He said: "We've got such a good atmosphere in the ground
and banter in the changing room. If you get past the stage where
you are not just team mates, but friends as well it brings out a
positive on the pitch. When you are not doing well you don't
expect to be going in nightclubs, around racecourses and looking as
if we are enjoying ourselves, because we feel the hurt as much as
the fans and want to do well."
Nathan Corden, Racecourse Manager of Southwell, said "The Forest lads had a great day out at the racecourse and a few of them won, though those that decided to listen to my tips were not quite that fortunate!"
