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Leader Live
21-06-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse announces Wrexham Lager partnership
Wrexham Lager Beer Company has signed a three-year deal with Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, giving the brewer exclusive pouring rights until 2028. The agreement will see Wrexham Lager served on draught, in 440ml cans, and in 330ml bottles across the racecourse, including its Pilsener and Export varieties. Jon Roberts, interim chief executive officer of The Wrexham Lager Beer Company, said: "We're proud to announce this new partnership. "Wrexham Lager has been a supporter of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse for many years now, and we're delighted to strengthen our relationship even further. "Tucked away in Wales' picturesque countryside, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is a true hidden gem, so we're delighted that guests can now enjoy our premium lager as they experience the excitement on the track. "The partnership is another great opportunity to continue supporting Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse and to provide award-winning Wrexham Lager to racegoers who value quality, craftsmanship and authenticity." First brewed in 1882, Wrexham Lager is the oldest lager brand in the UK and continues to use traditional Bavarian methods in its brewing process. The partnership will also include prominent branding on-site and across racecourse promotional materials. Kate Dawson, commercial director at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, said: "We're thrilled to announce a multi-year partnership between Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse and Wrexham Lager – a collaboration that brings together two proudly local and historic businesses. "Bangor-on-Dee has been welcoming racegoers since 1859 and Wrexham Lager, established in 1881, remains a beloved brand with deep roots in the community. "As a successful family-run business, Wrexham Lager perfectly complements the racecourse experience, and we're delighted to showcase their products to our guests. "This agreement reinforces our shared commitment to delivering outstanding experiences in North Wales."
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'I was 35 and didn't even know what MS was'
A woman who was told she had multiple sclerosis (MS) at 35 says she had never heard of the disease, even though it is most commonly diagnosed in young adults. Kate Dawson, from Ponteland, Northumberland, is now 49 and wants more people to be aware of the symptoms so they can get help earlier. The condition affects the brain and spinal code and can cause pain, mobility issues and fatigue. More than 150,000 people live with it in the UK, yet a new survey from the MS Society shows only one in five UK adults know it is most likely to be diagnosed in people in their 30s and 40s. The charity spoke to 2,000 people and also found only a third knew women were more likely to be diagnosed with MS than men, and that smoking and obesity increased a person's risk of developing it. Ms Dawson, a fitness instructor at the time, said she became aware something was wrong when running became more difficult. "I kept tripping over tree roots, my right leg would start dragging and I had to be aware of lifting it," she said She later discovered an earlier medical episode may have been an early symptom. "During my GSCEs, I lost the sight in one eye for a bit and I just thought it was stress, but they told my dad they couldn't diagnose it at that stage because you had to have multiple episodes. "It was horrible when I finally found out, I was in denial, I didn't want to tell people, I didn't even tell my mum, I didn't want to burden anyone else." Ms Dawson said her main symptoms now were fatigue, loss of balance and strength in her legs. "But I do a lot of cold water swimming and that seems to really help," Ms Dawson added. MS is the most common neurological condition among young adults and Sarah Rawlings from the MS said it could be "debilitating, exhausting and unpredictable". She added: "However greater understanding can make a huge difference and make conversations with family, friends and employers that little bit easier." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread 'My son's had more than 200 carers in five years' Hopes for multiple sclerosis drugs trial MS Society
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Northumberland woman says MS diagnosis was 'complete shock'
A woman who was told she had multiple sclerosis (MS) at 35 says she had never heard of the disease, even though it is most commonly diagnosed in young adults. Kate Dawson, from Ponteland, Northumberland, is now 49 and wants more people to be aware of the symptoms so they can get help earlier. The condition affects the brain and spinal code and can cause pain, mobility issues and than 150,000 people live with it in the UK, yet a new survey from the MS Society shows only one in five UK adults know it is most likely to be diagnosed in people in their 30s and 40s. The charity spoke to 2,000 people and also found only a third knew women were more likely to be diagnosed with MS than men, and that smoking and obesity increased a person's risk of developing it. Ms Dawson, a fitness instructor at the time, said she became aware something was wrong when running became more difficult."I kept tripping over tree roots, my right leg would start dragging and I had to be aware of lifting it," she saidShe later discovered an earlier medical episode may have been an early symptom. "During my GSCEs, I lost the sight in one eye for a bit and I just thought it was stress, but they told my dad they couldn't diagnose it at that stage because you had to have multiple episodes."It was horrible when I finally found out, I was in denial, I didn't want to tell people, I didn't even tell my mum, I didn't want to burden anyone else." 'Greater understanding' Ms Dawson said her main symptoms now were fatigue, loss of balance and strength in her legs."But I do a lot of cold water swimming and that seems to really help," Ms Dawson is the most common neurological condition among young adults and Sarah Rawlings from the MS said it could be "debilitating, exhausting and unpredictable".She added: "However greater understanding can make a huge difference and make conversations with family, friends and employers that little bit easier." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
