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Bicester, Banbury and Kidlington Thursday, November 16 - Wednesday, November 22, 2017
16 - Wednesday, November
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Opening night of Christmas at Blenheim Page 32
Remembering the fallen
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Banbury to watch the Remembrance Sunday parade as young and old gathered to pay respects to those who gave their lives in conflict. See pages 12 & 13 for more
THE HENNESSY GOLD CUP HAS A NEW NAME £6.8m school to open next year THE LADBROKES TROPHY
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until 2017. It was then postponed again Posting on the school’s website, potential as successful independent classrooms and shared learning areas By Samantha McGregor learners. was named Racecourse Caterer due to low registration principal Alan Derry said it would now Winter that enables differentiation With increased prize money the Ladbrokes of themaximum Year in 2016. he Hennessy Gold Cup meeting has longnumbers. “The learning experiences for our The school has been part funded by open next September. to support all learning needs.” A NEW £6.8million primary school been regarded as one of the highlights Carnival is likely to deliver even better racing, The meeting has also become known as one of the He said he was creating a “vibrant first intake of children in September He has urged people to register their that has been lying empty for months developer contributions of more than of the racing and social calendar at adding even more quality to what is already occasions the winter graced in school. recent years enhanced using a of holistic children at the is gearing up to open its doors to pupils £4.2m and also by government funding and stimulating 21st Century learning 2018 will besocial This the District Council regarded one of the best loved meetings of cross curricular approach. ‘A’ listers Eddie A consultation given to year Cherwell to as space”. next September. Newbury Racecourse. by Hollywood Redmayne,involving Stanleyresidents, theever, eco town ground. Mr Derry said: “During the coming “We will engage children using councillors and eco town developer race isSchool, back,which bigger get than butproject with off thethe Gagle Brook Primary racing year. Tucci and Carey Mulligan, comedians Jennifer move comes has been built at Bicester’s eco town, andThe a new sponsor: Ladbrokes a new title: the after residents school year we will appoint a team topics and big questions that are in A2Dominion decided to name the contextsand theRob children after Gagle Brook which runs Saunders Brydon,school actors James Nesbitt off Banbury Road, says it will begin of the eco settlement took to social of skilled teaching and support staff response to Ladbrokes Trophy. The change in sponsor will to register for the who can facilitate children making enjoy such as outdoor learning, the across the eco town sites. media urging people appointing staff next year. THIS YEAR THE RACE IS and James Norton, musicians Tinie Tempah, Molly only enhance meeting the which Ladbrokes school is operated by the White choices, asking questions and making arts, games. For more information go to The school was built inthe 2016 and was with King andflexible, Melanie Chisolmgaglebrook.org.uk (Mel C) and sports stars Horse Federation, an academy trust. decisions in order to reach their true “We are crafting modern due to open thatreceiving year but was delayed Trophy a £50,000 boost in prize BACK, BIGGER THAN EVER, Victoria Pendleton and Denise Lewis. The 2016 money, making it jump racing’s second most WITHprinted A NEW SPONSOR: Guardian BUT has more copies than any other trophy newspaper in the was presented by county HRH Camilla, the Duchess valuable handicapThe after Oxfordshire the Grand National, as well as other non-racing entertainment. of Cornwall. LADBROKES AND A NEW
In recent years the Hennessy Gold Cup has produced winners such as Grand National winner, Many Clouds, Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders Native River and Smad Place, and racing legend, Denman. The meeting has also provided wins for horses such as Coneygree and Thistlecrack.
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Alongside the top-quality racing there will be a host of additional off-the-track activities including live music, street performers and a shopping village, alongside award winning catering – the Racecourse
Whether you’re coming for the racing or the social occasion the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival is sure to deliver a great day out. Don’t miss out, book your tickets today! For more info visit www.newburyracecourse.co.uk