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First evening fixture at Newton Abbot Races

Enjoy the longer days and lighter evenings at the first evening fixture of the season at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Racing starts at 17:05 and gates open at 15:05. The last race will be at 20:05.

Once again, children aged 16 and under and students with a valid student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.

The racecourse also offers entry to all disabled racegoers and one carer for just £12 each with a free transfer to the Paddock Enclosure.

Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. Tickets can be bought online until 17...

Money saving offers at Newton Abbot races

In a bid to continue its commitment of making a day at the races affordable for all, Newton Abbot Racecourse will welcome back its popular 2-4-1 ticket promotion with a difference this season.

In past years, the racecourse has offered a 2-4-1 promotion on all Monday fixtures. However, with a change in this year’s racing programme, with a fall to just three Monday fixtures and an...

Familes set to flock to Newton Abbot Races

After a hugely successful season opener, Newton Abbot Racecourse is expecting bumper crowds at their second fixture of the season on Easter Saturday 4th April.

As one of the most popular fixtures of the season for families, the racecourse will again be welcoming the first 200 children through the gates with a free chocolate Easter egg to celebrate the extended weekend.

The...

Families set to flock to Newton Abbot Races

After a hugely successful season opener, Newton Abbot Racecourse is expecting bumper crowds at their second fixture of the season on Easter Saturday 4th April.

As one of the most popular fixtures of the season for families, the racecourse will again be welcoming the first 200 children through the gates with a free chocolate Easter egg to celebrate the extended weekend.

The...

Celebrate Easter at the races

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse on Easter Saturday and enjoy an afternoon of thrilling jumps racing.

To celebrate the Easter weekend, there is a free Easter egg for the first 200 children through the gates on the day.

Racing for the afternoon starts at 13:15, with gates opening at 11:15. The last race will be at 16:45.

The Family Enclosure will return for the first time this season. With a selection of giant garden games and inflatables, parents can relax and enjoy the racing from the centre of the course while the children are kept entertained. The Family Enclosure...

'Eggcellent' Easter events in Plymouth

Enjoy the Easter holidays in with lots of ‘eggcellent’ events and offers. Whether it’s a day out with the family or an extended weekend break, there are plenty of things to do in Plymouth this Easter.

Here are just a few of the events taking place in Plymouth to be enjoyed over the Easter Holidays.

Saltram Easter Trail Cadbury Easter Eggsplorer trails return this year for more...

Season opener looms for Newton Abbot Races

Hot on the heels of the Cheltenham Festival, jumps racing is set to return to Newton Abbot Racecourse on Wednesday 25th March as the racecourse make their final preparations for the start of the new season.

Following a five month winter break, the course is promising an improved experience for all with the unveiling of a number of developments at the course over the winter for the...

Season Opener at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Wednesday 25th March

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse to mark the start of the new racing calendar for 2015 on Wednesday 25th March.

Racing will start at 2:10pm and gates will open at 12:10pm. The last race will be at 5:10pm.

Once again this season, children aged 16 and under, plus students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card, can enjoy free entry to all fixtures.

Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. You can purchase tickets online up to 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will also be available on the gate on the day....

Survey shows happiness is on the rise

As 2014 comes to a close, 70% of respondents to the WIN/Gallup survey say that they are happy, up 10% from 2013.

Of the 64,002 people polled just 6% declared themselves to be unhappy, compared to last year’s 12%, while those that are neither happy nor unhappy has remained stable, 23% against 26% last year.

Africa appears to be the happiest region in 2014 with 83% of those...

Don't face you troubles alone...

Most people feel worried, low, fearful or distressed at some time in their lives and these feelings often appear heightened at during the festive period.

Money or health worries, loneliness, or family tensions, don’t simply disappear just because it’s Christmas. In fact, these stresses can be worse at this time of year.

The hype associated with Christmas and New Year can make...

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