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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Queen Camilla refuses to let the rainy weather dampen her spirits as she visits 'the most beautiful racecourse'
The Queen has braved the rainy weather to visit what she called 'the most beautiful racecourse' and open a new stand that has been named in her honour today. Despite the downpour, Camilla, who took shelter under a sheer umbrella, was on jolly form and smiled broadly as she chatted to locals after touring privately-owned Hexham Racecourse - Northumberland's only track. The Queen was shown around the venue, 600ft above the town, which boasts views across the county and an undulating jump track which sits in a natural amphitheatre. Camilla, under a photograph of the late Queen's horse No Trumps, which won a race at the course in 2019, said she hoped to come back with a runner one day. She wore a pale-blue Bruce Oldfield outfit and a horseshoe brooch marked Minoru, which was a horse owned by Edward VII. After officially opening the Queen Camilla Stand, she said: 'How thrilled I am to be here in Hexham. 'I haven't been here, I am ashamed to say, before but it really is the most beautiful racecourse. It has the most wonderful views. 'Unfortunately, I didn't bring the weather with me, I can imagine what it is like on a sunny day because it looks pretty good on a day like this. Next time, I hope to come back with a runner. Hopefully it emulates No Trumps.' The Queen spoke to racing industry figures including trainer Charlie Brooks, who said afterwards: 'She is very engaged in racing issues and, without putting words in her mouth, is understanding of the challenges – she knows her stuff.' Robert Whitelock, racecourse manager, showed the Queen around the site and said afterwards: 'It is wonderful that she came up here and I think she is delighted about the stand being named in her honour.' Racing has been held in Hexham since 1670 and National Hunt Racing started at the current site in 1890. The Queen, like her late mother-in-law before her, is a long-standing supporter of horse racing and has loved horses since she was a girl. She once told ITV Racing: 'I could probably ride before I could walk.' A follower of jump racing from her teenage years, Camilla recognised the odds were against being a winning racehorse owner. Camilla (pictured greeting members of the public following her visit), under a photograph of the late Queen's horse No Trumps, which won a race at the course in 2019, said she hoped to come back with a runner one day After officially opening the Queen Camilla Stand, the royal (pictured left) said: 'How thrilled I am to be here in Hexham. 'I haven't been here, I am ashamed to say, before but it really is the most beautiful racecourse. It has the most wonderful views' Speaking to the channel in 2021, she said: 'I think people go into racing who don't know a lot about it and think 'Oh, we will buy a horse and it will win a race', but it's terribly difficult to win any race anywhere. 'The odds are actually stacked against winning, aren't they?' Meanwhile, King Charles braved the rain in east London as he visited a creative cultural festival on Thursday, where he met Hollywood actor Ben McKenzie. The royal, 76, travelled to Old Spitalfields Market, for the city's first ever SXSW festival where businesses and individuals involved in music, technology, screen and culture come together. Charles attempted to keep himself dry in the typical British wet weather by holding up a large brolly as he strolled through the streets of Shoreditch. As he arrived, the monarch beamed as he met with Karen Gibson of The Kingdom Choir - the same group who sang at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's wedding in 2018. The event originated in Texas but has evolved into a broader festival encompassing some of the key figures in the creative arts and technology industries. The King looked typically stylish and dapper as he stepped out in a navy pinstripe suit paired with a crisp white shirt and a blue tie. The Queen (pictured left), like her late mother-in-law before her, is a long-standing supporter of horse racing and has loved horses since she was a girl Charles greeted and shook hands with American actor Ben McKenzie, who handed the king his book, Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud. The OC star - who was sporting a beige suit with a light blue shirt - and Charles beamed as they chatted to each other inside the venue. Charles appeared to be in high spirits as he made his way around the SXSW festival, which thousands of people have visited over the past week.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Shambles market in Hexham shut until autumn for revamp
A £400,000 restoration project has started to rectify damage and address safety issues at a 259-year-old covered Shambles, a Grade-II listed structure built in 1766, occupies a prominent position within the heart of Hexham's conservation area, next to the town's County Council said it is in a poor state and "urgent work" is needed to restore its timber beams, stone columns, roof and marketplace is expected to remain shut until autumn, with traders offered an alternative site nearby, but Hexham East councillor Suzanne Fairless-Aitken called the closure "short-term pain for long-term gain". The Local Democracy Reporting Service reports bollards are also to be placed around The Shambles' north and west sides to protect its columns and stonework, which "have been repeatedly damaged by vehicles over the last few years". Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Guardian
21-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Volunteer archaeologists unearth winged goddess at Hadrian's Wall
Jim and Dilys Quinlan, who discovered the stone relief of the goddess of victory, have volunteered at Vindolanda, the site of an important Roman fort near Hexham, for 21 seasons. Dilys said: 'We've spent the vast majority of our annual leave at Vindolanda over the years. As veteran diggers, it is without doubt the most wonderful thing we've ever done and, importantly, it's something we do as a couple.' The 47cm-tall carving is thought to have symbolised the end of war and to have been part of a much bigger relief
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘Great mark on her favourite quick ground' – Templegate's NAP to scoot home at Nottingham
Read on for the picks TEMPLEGATE'S TIPS Horse racing tips: 'Great mark on her favourite quick ground' – Templegate's NAP to scoot home at Nottingham Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEMPLEGATE takes on Tuesday's racing looking for winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up CASTRO AURUM (4.02 Nottingham, nap) Made a winning return to action when stepping up to a mile at Bath. Darryll Holland's filly finished her race off well so this extra two furlongs should not be a bother. Her handicap mark of just 73 is more than workable and she can take advantage of that today on the quick ground she loves. GINCIDENT (2.10 Lingfield, nb) Is bang in form and is the pick of these on their form on turf. Trainer James Owen can do little wrong these days and his five-year-old was beaten less than a couple of lengths on his first try at this trip here ten days ago. URBAN SPRAWL (3.40 Lingfield, treble) Put in a fine shift in a tough handicap at York last week. He has winning form here on the all-weather track and this looks a good opportunity. Templegate's tips Hexham 5.68 Tartan Cookie 6.28 Dream Jet 6.58 Am Still Here 7.28 Kicksaftersix 7.58 Pike Road 8.28 Well Educated 8.58 Addosh Huntingdon 6.10 Little Soiree 6.40 Noisy Jazz 7.10 Cloudy Wednesday 7.40 Kitesurfer 8.10 Star Legend 8.40 Coolagh Park Southwell 2.50 Ghost Hunter 3.20 Duke Of Luckley 3.50 No Tricks At All 4.20 Global Hideaway 4.50 Dartmouth Rose 5.25 Fox's Socks Lingfield 2.10 Gincident (nb) 2.40 Cayman Dancer 3.10 Fantasmic 3.40 Urban Sprawl (treble) 4.10 Toolatetonegotiate 4.40 Last Outlaw Nottingham 2.32 Godsend 3.02 Stroxx 3.32 King's Charter 4.02 CASTRO AURUM (nap) 4.32 Native Spirit 5.05 Man Of La Mancha FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, May 20
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Nottingham, Lingfield, Hexham, Southwell and Huntingdon. Nottingham Robin Goodfellow 2.32 Toby Tops 3.02 Stroxx 3.32 High Degree 4.02 Manara 4.32 Native Spirit 5.05 Man Of La Mancha (nb) Gimcrack 2.32 Godsend 3.02 Stroxx 3.32 High Degree 4.02 CIARA PEARL (nap) 4.32 Earthwatch (nb) 5.05 War Howl Lingfield Robin Goodfellow 2.10 Londoner 2.40 Wiz 3.10 In A Hurry 3.40 Profit Refused 4.10 Hello Luna 4.40 Honour Your Dreams Gimcrack 2.10 Robbo 2.40 Percy's Daydream 3.10 In A Hurry 3.40 Profit Refused 4.10 She Went Whoosh 4.40 Honour Your Dreams Hexham Robin Goodfellow 5.58 MAX'S CHAMP (nap) 6.28 Willie Shake Hands 6.58 Classical Sting 7.28 Robert d'Ores 7.58 Pike Road 8.28 Well Educated 8.58 Allbetsoff Gimcrack 5.58 Tartan Cookie 6.28 Dream Jet 6.58 Am Still Here 7.28 Robert d'Ores 7.58 Pike Road 8.28 Hardy Du Seuil 8.58 Addosh NORTHERNER – 6.28 WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (nap); 8.58 Grand Scheme (nb). Southwell Robin Goodfellow 2.50 Ghost Hunter 3.20 Duke Of Luckley 3.50 No Tricks At All 4.20 Christian Bruce 4.50 Matchadam 5.25 Fox's Socks Gimcrack 2.50 Just Three 3.20 Harel Du Marais 3.50 Eremenko 4.20 Lasting Love 4.50 Dartmouth Rose 5.25 Micronormous Huntingdon Robin Goodfellow 6.10 Malinka 6.40 Noisy Jazz 7.10 Shadows In The Sky 7.40 Briefly 8.10 Doc McCoy 8.40 Coolagh Park Gimcrack 6.10 Darting Rose 6.40 High Court Judge 7.10 Cloudy Wednesday 7.40 Kitesurfer 8.10 Doc McCoy 8.40 Coolagh Park NEWMARKET – 6.40 Noisy Jazz (nb); 7.10 SHADOWS IN THE SKY (nap).
