Leuchie's #TheBigAscotBash programme 2023

THE BIG

PROGRAMME 2023

THE BIG ASCOT BASH

On behalf of our host, Mr James Thomson, I am delighted to welcome you to Leuchie’s Big Ascot Bash 2023. It is only with the generous support of James and people like you that Leuchie is able to meet the growing needs of an increasing number of families living with a neurological condition from all over Scotland.

The breaks you enable us to provide ensure the loved ones who care for our guests can rest and recharge their batteries, with the peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are well cared for and enjoying a wonderful holiday experience tailored to their interests and needs.

As services in the community are pulling back, we have seen many of our returning guests experience accelerated deterioration in their condition. As a result, we have invested prudently in our health team, which now consists of our neuroexperienced nurses and care staff, physio and occupational therapists and enabling technologists.

Our theme for this event and this year is ‘Beyond the walls’ as we take these skills and the knowledge developed within Leuchie out to meet the needs of more people in more ways. We have diversified, going beyond the walls, to offer more support to more people in the community, enabling families to have a self-catering

holiday together and expanding our Leuchie at Home visiting service.

We are carefully developing bold plans to do even more, not just for families and guests at Leuchie but to influence the future of health care. Our partnership with the National Robotarium at Heriot Watt University is designing future care robotics, and our partnership with Queen Margaret University is supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals in training.

With your support, we can continue to meet the needs of our guests in Leuchie and ensure an ever more challenging world of health and social care is better equipped to meet its future needs.

Of course, at the heart of Leuchie is a real commitment to serious fun for our guests in Leuchie House, their families and our friends here at Prestonfield today. Have a great afternoon and thank you for all that you enable us to do!

Thank you,

Mark Bevan CEO, Leuchie House

PRESTONFIELD IS PROUD TO SUPPORT LEUCHIE HOUSE

ORDER OF EVENTS

MENU

DRINKS RECEPTION

13:00 MANES & TAILS

Natasha Raskin Sharp, Host

13:15 WELCOME

Stephen Pearson, Chairman

STARTER

14:30 RACE 1

Live from Ascot – The Norfolk Stakes

MAIN COURSE

15:05 RACE 2

Live from Ascot – King George V Stakes

BEST DRESSED

Christopher Biggins, Special Guest

15:40 RACE 3

Live from Ascot – The Ribblesdale Stakes

DESSERT

16:20 RACE 4

Live from Ascot – The Gold Cup

GUEST INTERVIEW

Mark Bevan, CEO

Claire & Robert Moffat, Carer and Guest at Leuchie

17:00 LIVE AUCTION

Natasha Raskin Sharp, Auctioneer

ICE CREAM ON THE LAWN

19:00 CARRIAGES

DRESSED HAVE YOU TO IMPRESS?

Well then you are in with a chance of being crowned our Belles of the Bash!

STARTER

Smoked chicken boudin, mushroom parfait, vignole, hazelnuts ~

MAIN COURSE

Roast rump of Angus beef, courgette with horseradish mousseline, tomato fondue, Lyonnaise potatoes, tempura broccoli ~

DESSERT

Strawberry tart, basil ice cream, cherry coulis ~

Coffee and Prestonfield’s homemade tablet

BEST DRESSED LADY WINS

A Bottle of Loch Lomond Gin

BEST DRESSED MAN WINS A Bottle of Glenkinchie Whisky

LIVE AUCTION

You can bid for these amazing items in our live auction at 5pm.

LOT 1

PRIVATE FLIGHT WITH JIM MCTAGGART

DONATED BY JIM MCTAGGART

See North Berwick from a bird’s eye view, as you take to the skies with Jim McTaggart in his Piper L4 Cub, a Second World War liaison and reconnaissance aircraft, painted in late-war US Army Air Corps colours! Leaving from Archerfield private airfield in East Lothian, you’ll board this majestic aircraft, which was designed for low, slow flying and Jim will show you the aircraft’s capabilities as you glide along the coastline of North Berwick, taking in the sights!

*Flight subject to weather*

LOT 2

LEUCHIE WALLED GARDEN

WEEKEND FOR 12

DONATED BY SIR HEW DALRYMPLE

No.12 Hotel & Bistro offers bed and breakfast accommodation with a unique, homely, hotel experience. We have recently refurbished the bistro style restaurant and all 11 rooms, as well as creating a wonderful outdoor Garden Bar.

No.12 Hotel & Bistro offers bed and breakfast accommodation with a unique, homely, hotel experience. We have recently refurbished the bistro style restaurant and all 11 rooms, as well as creating a wonderful outdoor Garden Bar.

Family owned and operated, we welcome individuals, groups and families where personal service and attention to detail is our number one priority

Family owned and operated, we welcome individuals, groups and families where personal service and attention to detail is our number one priority.

www.no12hotelandbistro.co.uk

No.12 Hotel & Bistro offers bed and breakfast accommodation with a unique, homely, hotel experience. We have recently refurbished the bistro style restaurant and all 11 rooms. Family owned and operated, we welcome individuals, groups and families where personal service and attention to detail is our number one priority. www.no12hotelandbistro.co.uk

Leuchie Walled Garden is a luxury midcentury modern house set in its own secluded fiveacre walled garden. Enjoy a three night stay for 12 guests at this historic and unique property, a short distance from beautiful North Berwick. Guests can enjoy two games rooms with snooker and table tennis, and a tennis court.

*Redeem November 2023 to March 2024 and subject to availability.*

LOT 3

JERBA CAMPERVAN HOLIDAY & LUXURY HAMPER

DONATED BY JERBA CAMPERVANS

Pack up for the week and hit the road with a Friday to Friday, Jerba Campervan holiday! These easy to drive, Volkswagen Transporter T6.1’s make narrow Scottish roads simple to negotiate and with independent 12v electrics, you can even wild camp! It sleeps 4 and there’s a fitted kitchen, cutlery, crockery, storage, bike rack, heating and swiveling seats! We’ll even throw in a luxury hamper to kick-start your holiday in style!

*Redeem Mar-Oct 2024 and subject to availability*

LOT 4

THE JOCKEY CLUB ROOMS, NEWMARKET EXPERIENCE FOR FOUR

DONATED BY SANDY DUDGEON, CHIEF STEWARD AT THE JOCKEY CLUB

For over 250 years, The Jockey Club Rooms accommodation has provided a home-away-from-home for some of the most important members of society. This stunning collection of 18 country house-style bedrooms and a self-contained townhouse offers the perfect balance between homely comfort and opulent luxury, making for a truly memorable experience. Enjoy a historic stay in the home of British Horseracing for four (in two twin or double bed rooms) with breakfast and a tour of The Newmarket Training Grounds, The National Stud and tickets to the National Horseracing Museum.

*Subject to availability, excluding member’s only, key festival dates and music nights*

LOT 5

RELAX & REVIVE STAY FOR FOUR AT WHITEKIRK HILL

DONATED BY WHITEKIRK HILL

Whitekirk Hill looks forward to welcoming you for a 2-night stay in one of their beautiful Telfer lodges with 2 bedrooms, so bring your family or friends. Chilled Prosecco will be in the lodge awaiting your arrival and brunch will be served both mornings in their Orangery. Each guest will be offered a 45-minute treatment in their award-winning spa and full access to their Leisure Club is also included.

*Valid 23rd June 2023 - 22nd June 2024, arriving on a Monday or Wednesday and subject to availability.*

LOT 6

A SPECIAL DINNER FOR 10 GUESTS AT PRESTONFIELD, IN ONE OF OUR HISTORIC PRIVATE DINING ROOMS

DONATED BY JAMES THOMSON

You and nine guests are invited to enjoy an amazing private dining experience at Prestonfield. Your party will enjoy a private Champagne reception followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner with wines from James Thomson’s private cellar. A truly magnificent prize for that very special occasion.

• Private Champagne Reception for 10 guests

• Three course dinner with coffee and petit fours for 10 guests

• Wines chosen by James Thomson from his private cellar

*Subject to availability , Sunday to Friday (excludes Christmas and Hogmanay) until 22 June 2024*

6 NATIONS MASCOT EXPERIENCE & TICKETS

LOT 7

FOREVER

LONG LUNCH 23

Leadership & Laughter

Your child could stand #ASONE alongside the Scotland International Rugby Team at our first home game of the 2024 GUINNESS Six Nations Championship when Scotland meet France at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 10 February with a 2.15pm kick-off. Bids are invited for this unforgettable experience, which includes the mascot being fully kitted out with the newest Scotland strip, a chance to run out with the Scotland players and be on the pitch during the anthems. Then, after the match, to meet the players for selfies and autographs.

*Mascots can be boys or girls, aged between 5 and 11. A match ticket for the mascot plus two match tickets for parents or guardians are also part of this package*

Friday 24th November, 12pm - 5.30pm

Gourmet Golf Day A Taste of East Lothian

Thursday 21st September

REGISTRATION OPEN FROM 12PM FOR A 1PM SHOTGUN START

DONATED BY SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION Book

Natasha Raskin Sharp From Bargain Hunt, The Antiques Roadshow and Flog it!

Abandoman Award Winning Musical Comedian

Book

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

MAIN EVENT SPONSOR

RACE SPONSORS

Amanda Wells

Andy Nicol

ArtFe

Belhaven Brewery

Catherine Macdonald

CMYK

Copper Grey Developments

Cox & Co

Dalhousie Castle

David Wither

Dishoom

East of Scotland Microlights

Event Collection

Faodail Studio

Fringe by the Sea

Gannon Sports

Glenkinchie

Gullane Golf Club

PRIZE SPONSORS

Harris Gin

James Thomson

Jayne Sinclair

Jenny & Joe Harper

Jerba Campervans

Jim McTaggart

Jimmy & Dorothy Sinclair

John Lewis

Leonardo Hotel, Glasgow

Lockett Bros

Morrisons, The Gyle

Musselburgh Old Course

Musselburgh Racecourse

NB Gin

News Scotland

Ogilvies of Haddington

Peter Ferguson Pike + Bambridge

PURE Spa & Beauty

Rangers Charity Foundation

RAW Hair Studio

Royal Yacht Britannia

Scottish Rugby

Sir Hew Dalrymple

The Aurrie, Lower Largo

The Jockey Club

The Marine & Lawn Hotel

The Open Arms, Dirleton

The Plockton Inn

The Watchman

The Willow Tea Rooms

Time & Tide Stores

Whitekirk Hill

Thank you to the attendees, businesses, staff and volunteers who have made this event possible.