Press Release: HB&O to support CORD through Ladies’ Day at Warwick Racecourse

Fashion and fillies will come together as Ladies’ Day at Warwick Racecourse looks odds on to become a firm favourite with race-goers.The event, on Thursday, June 17, will provide a local alternative to the only other racing fixture in the country on this date - Ladies’ Day at Ascot, in Berkshire.Race enthusiasts are being urged to dig out their classiest garments and extravagant headwear in order to get their fill of racing action while raising money for a worthy cause.Coventry and Leamington-based accountants and financial experts Harrison Beale and Owen have teamed up with international peace-building charity Cord, which is also based in Leamington, to host the fundraising event at the Hampton Street course, in Warwick.The event is being held to raise money for Cord which works to help rebuild communities and homes, provide education and promote a peaceful future in areas badly affected by conflict.Mark Ashfield, event organiser and director at Harrison Beale and Owen, said: “The event may be called Ladies’ Day but it is open to everyone, male or female, and we look forward to seeing as many people as possible in attendance.“It promises to be a fantastic event for all involved and we are excited about bringing a touch of glamour to the fantastic venue at Warwick Racecourse.“The money raised will go to support a local charity that delivers projects of life-changing importance across the globe and we are delighted to be able to support Cord in this work.”Gates will open at 12.30pm and there will be a total of six races with the first race at 2.20pm and the final race at 5.50pm.Entrance to the event is priced at £72 plus VAT, which entitles guests to a finger buffet lunch and champagne in a private suite.There is also the option of sponsoring one of the races at a cost of £1,500 which allows the sponsor to name the race, place branding around the racecourse, erect a trade stand on site and have branding on race badges and cards.Sponsors will also get a behind the scenes tour of the racecourse and further exposure for their company through interviews on the winner’s podium and the chance to present the trophy for their race.Admission fees and sponsorship packages all include a donation to Cord.To order tickets or for further information about sponsorship please contact Mark Ashfield, at Harrison Beale and Owen, on 01926 422292 or by emailing mark.ashfield@hboltd.co.uk.ENDSPicture caption (l/r): Hew Williams, managing director of Warwick Racecourse, and Kit Lawry, from Cord, with Mark Ashfield and Michelle Vincent, from HB&O.

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