Newmarket Town Council

Rivers of Light
2024-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | George Lamton Playing Fields, George Lampton Playing Fields
Free Community Lantern Parade
Saturday 24th February, 6.30pm

Blood Donation
2024-03-12 11:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-11 11:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-09 11:00 - 20:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Blood donation is a vital part of worldwide healthcare. Each day, thousands of people need donated blood and blood products to keep them in good health or allow them to stay alive.
Most people can give blood. You can give blood if you:
• are fit and healthy
• weigh between 7 stone 12 lbs and 25 stone, or 50kg and 158kg
• are aged between 17 and 66 (or 70 if you have given blood before)
• are over 70 and have given a full blood donation in the last two years
Donating blood can be a worthwhile and rewarding activity. Only takes one hour and you will be doing something amazing
For more information or to schedule an appointment in the Memorial Hall, please visit https://www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 2323.

Newmarket Jobs, Skills and Well-being Fair
2024-03-19 10:00 - 12:30 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
➢ Are you currently unemployed or looking for a change in career?
➢ Are you looking for training or support to help you get a new job?
If yes, then come along to our free event, where you will meet a variety of employers from different sectors.
This is a walk-in event, which is open to the general public. However, if you are claiming any benefits, please speak to your Work Coach and they will book you in. For more information, please email: WESTSUFFOLK.EandP@dwp.gov.uk
Delivered in partnership between West Suffolk Council and the Department for Work and Pensions

Annual Meeting of the Town
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Invitation to attend Newmarket Annual Town Meeting
Thursday 25th April 2024
6:15pm – 8:00pm
Newmarket Town Council invites local residents to attend this year’s Annual Town meeting which will take place at the Memorial Hall, High Street Newmarket on Thursday 25th April 2024.
The meeting will start at 6:15pm with an opportunity to review the work of the town council over the past year.
At 6.45pm the formal meeting of the town will commence, where residents are welcome to ask questions.
You can also submit a comment or question by Wednesday 17th April and the Council will respond to you at the meeting or if it is more appropriate may write to you.
Your name will not be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
Please contact Cathy Whitaker, Town Clerk, for further details at townclerk@newmarket.gov.uk

Agenda

Apologies
Introductions and welcome from the Town Mayor
To receive the minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held 18th May 2023
Matters arising from the minutes
To receive the 2023/24 Mayor’s report
Open session – questions from electors to representatives of the three local authorities responsible for the town of Newmarket (Suffolk County Council, West Suffolk Council and Newmarket Town Council)

NB: Printed reports from the Town Council Committee Chairs, Suffolk County Councillors and West Suffolk District Councillors will be made available for viewing and taking away.

Cllr P. Winter
Town Mayor
27 March 2024

Watoto's Better Days
2024-04-30 18:00 - 23:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Watoto Children’s Choir Presents
Better Days, There is Hope

24th April at 6pm – All Saints Church
30th April at 6pm – King Edward VII Memorial Hall

All the way from Uganda, East Africa, the Watoto Children’s Choir is performing songs from their brand-new album, “Better Days—There Is Hope”. Come join us as they sing, dance, and share their stories of restoration and hope. Watoto Children’s Choirs have traveled extensively since 1994. In fact, almost every day of the year the choir is performing somewhere throughout the world. That means thousands of people get to meet some of our future leaders. As people see their smiles and are embraced by their hugs, our children have the privilege of telling people, “No matter what you’re going through, Jesus is our hope and there are better days ahead. Look at what God has done in my life.” Other than coming to Africa yourself, what better way to learn about all the good work God is doing through Watoto than by meeting the children and hearing their stories. This one-of-akind experience will inspire and encourage you, your friends, and your family.
WATOTO.com
WATOTO USA
13617 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 948-4343 | USA@Watoto.com

Six Day Tai Chi Workshop
2024-05-18 08:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Saturday 18th -Thursday 23rd May 2024
Newmarket – England – UK
We are excited to have Mehrab Khan lead us through a six-day meeting here in the UK.
Mehrab is a senior instructor with the Canadian Tai Chi Academy. He teaches with an emphasis on the Taoist benefits of our Tai Chi, as taught by Mr Moy.
Part 1: Beyond Tai Chi Moves – 3 days (Sat 18th – Mon 20th)
Learn how to physically implement the Taoist principle of ‘Wu-Wei’
Understand and experience how to practise with proper intention and effortless action
Practical improvement of your physiology and health using Tai Chi to soften the muscles, line-up the tendons and open the ligaments that hold bones, joints and organs in place
Part 2: Within Tai Chi Moves – 3 days (Tues 21st – Thur 23rd)
Learn proper timing and connection of each movement
Understand that the cleanliness of each move is to follow the path of nature
Gain confidence by learning how to think for yourself when practising each move
Feel free to come for Part 1 or 2, but places are limited so priority will be given to those people wishing to participate
in the six days. Fees are £145 (TCLA members – £135 ) for the six days, or £80 (TCLA members – £75) for three days,
both options include lunch.
Registration: workshop@taichilifeacademy.org

Car Boot Sales
2024-05-19 12:30 - 2024-08-25 17:00 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to support eight charities and community groups to enable them to raise funds this summer by allowing those groups to organise a car boot sale.
There’s nothing like finding a bargain and that’s why boot fairs remain so popular!
The Severals ground is offered free of charge and the organisations will benefit directly from the proceeds.
Charities and community groups, please get in touch by emailing events@newmarket.gov.uk to secure your date.
19 May:
2 June:

16 June:

30 June:

14 July:

28 July:

11 August:
25 August:
The Severals (Bury Road, CB8 7BP) will only be available for use after completion of their daily training.
This normally means that access is only allowed after 12:00 midday – not only for buyers but for the sellers too.
Car boot sellers: 12.00
Car boot buyers: 12.30
Important information: The gate will be open 12:00pm to allow sellers to get set up, ready for buyers arriving at 12.30pm. Please do not arrive before midday. Early arrivals will cause gridlock in Bury Road and Fordham Road.

Bowls Big Weekend 2024
2024-05-25 | 22 The Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 9AY, 22 The Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 9AY

D-Day 80th Anniversary
2024-06-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom

Newmarket Jamz 2024 Live Music Food and Drink Festival
2024-06-08 14:00 - 19:00 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom
Newmarket Jamz 2024 Live Music Food and Drink Festival
Saturday 8th June 2024
2pm – 7pm, The Severals, Newmarket, CB8 7BP
Free Entry, no booking required
Come along for an afternoon of Live Music, Food and Drink!
Newmarket Jamz – Debranchministries
Newmarket Jamz 2024 – Newmarket Town Council
People can bring their own food or simply purchase from the food stalls on the field.
Suitable for children of all ages but beware there is going to be loud music.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No parking at the Severals but there is parking on the High Street, The Guineas Car Park,
TK Maxx etc

The Big Night Out
2024-06-14 19:30 - 23:30 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Get ready to experience a high octane, jam-packed, nostalgia-inducing extravaganza with the BIG NIGHT OUT!! 🙌🙌🙌
⚡⚡LIVE HOST & DJ | LIP SYNC BATTLES | MASS SINGALONGS | COMPETITIONS | DANCE OFFS | PRIZES | GIVEAWAYS | FANCY DRESS | GIANT VIDEO SCREENS & MUCH MORE ⚡⚡
IT’S CERTAINLY NOT YOUR TYPICAL CLUB NIGHT!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩
Brace yourself for a night of fun and throwback classics with your LIVE HOST & DJ. 🎧
Prepare to battle it out in EPIC lip sync battles 🎤 and unleash your inner superstar as you compete in dance-offs that will have you busting moves you never knew you had!!
And that’s not all – we’ve got prizes and giveaways including FREE INFLATABLE MICS FOR EARLY ARRIVALS so you and your friends can sing your hearts out in our singalong section of the night!!! 🎤🎤🎤🎤
🎧 Your host will be playing the biggest chart topping 90s & 00s anthems! Prepare for an unforgettable mix of pop chart-toppers, timeless rock singalongs, indie, emo and dance anthems, and a touch of R&B grooves all specially selected to ensure a nostalgic journey filled with maximum enjoyment!
🎵 Expect all the unforgettable Pop and Dance favourites from the likes of Robins S, Gala, Livin Joy, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, The Prodigy, Faithless, Fatboy Slim and the Chemical Brothers, Dizzee Rascal to classic chart bangers from S Club 7, Take That, Venga Boys, N-Dubz, Five, Britney, Backstreet Boys, Rhianna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, TLC, Spice Girls, and much much more! You will be spoilt for choice!!
🎵 Theres also classic indie anthems from bands like Oasis, Blur, Blink 182, Green Day, Nirvana to Sum 41, My Chemical Romance, All Time Low, Fall Out Boy, Smash Mouth, Pulp & The Offspring. There really is something for everyone!!
📺 Plus we’ll also deliver a dose of classic TV and Movies soundtracks from programs you’ll “Never Forget” such as Friends, The Fresh Prince, Baywatch, Trainspotting, Human Traffic, Pulp Fiction, Bill and Ted and much more.
🍾 This is a perfect night for Hen Parties, Stag do’s, Birthday’s, Work nights out or just Social night on the town with your friends.
👠🦺👕 So dig out your fancy dress & designer wear if thats your thing and don’t miss this night of non stop, wall to wall, classic party bangers!!
Get your tickets now before they sell out and prepare for a night of pure, unadulterated retro awesomeness! 🤯🔥🎉
🎟 TICKETS 🎟 https://BNONJ.eventbrite.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticket-only event. Tickets can only be purchased online. We do not accept cash or card payments on the door.
ROAR
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This event is strictly for 18 +
Refunds will only be given if the event itself is cancelled. Refunds cannot be given if an event is postponed or rescheduled to another date, tickets purchased will still be valid and automatically transferred to the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date for any reason then you may resell or transfer your ticket to another person who can attend.

Newmarket Community Cinema
2024-06-17 06:30 - 22:00 | The Stable, High Street, Newmarket, 65 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8NA
The Newmarket Community Cinema will be showing a film only on a Monday evening once a month at The Stable, High Street, Newmarket.
Doors will now open at 6.30pm, with the film starting at 7.30pm. Admission £6 including free refreshments:
The films will be:

Monday, June 17th – The Great Escaper (12A)

If you would like to reserve seats, please ring 07756 853714 and leave a message. Please give your name, how many seats you want and leave a phone number so, if necessary, we can contact you.

Newmarket Community Cinema
2024-07-15 18:45 - 22:00, 2024-08-19 18:45 - 22:00, 2024-09-16 18:45 - 22:00 | The Stable, High Street, Newmarket, 65 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8NA
The Newmarket Community Cinema will be showing a film only on a Monday evening once a month at The Stable, High Street, Newmarket.

Doors will now open at 6.45pm with the film starting at 7.30pm. Admission £6 including free refreshments:
The three films will be:

Monday, July 15th – The Boat That Rocked (2008) (15)
Monday, August 19th – Yesterday (2019) (12A)
Monday, September 16th – The Miracle Club (12A)

Email richardjbowler@outlook.com or call 01638 666810 for bookings.

The British Racing School's Charity Family Fun Day
2024-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | British Racing School, Snailwell Road, Newmarket, CB8 7NU
After a fabulous Family Fun Day in July 2023, the event will return in 2024, to raise money to support the School and the young people and horses resident here.
This year, the Family Fun Day will operate a pre-booking system for pony rides, and even a VIP tour of the School and it’s facilities. With inflatables, the racehorse simulator, dog show, the chance to meet the BRS horses and sample a huge variety of local food and craft stalls, there really is something for everyone!

Newmarket Summer Events Memorial Gardens
2024-07-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Memorial Gardens, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AW, United Kingdom
Events taking place on:

25th July
8th August
22nd August

1PM – 4PM
Free: Face-painting, bouncy castle, magic show, arts and crafts and much, much more!
(suitable to Under 10s)

Newmarket Summer Events The Severals
2024-08-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Newmarket Severals, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BP, United Kingdom
Events occurring on:

1st August
15th August

1PM to 4PM
Free: Rocket Drop, Up close magic, Climbing wall (1st), RPM bike trial display (15th), large fairground ride, and much, much more!
(suitable for 10+)

Newmarket Jobs and Skills Fair
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Newmarket Jobs and Skills Fair
Tuesday 17th September
10am – 12pm
King Edward VII Memorial Hall

Twinning
2024-09-20 00:00 - 2024-09-22 23:59 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Twinning brings communities together in a unique and very special way.
10 people from Newmarket visited Maisons-Laffitte & Mesnil-le-Roi in May 2023, including a representative from Newmarket Town Council. Our residents enjoyed a warm welcome and the French hospitality from their hosts, where new friendships were forged, and old friendships rekindled. The group visited the Racecourse, Maisons-Laffitte Castle, Saint Germain Castle and the Chateau of Breteuil.
On behalf of all the UK members and Newmarket Town Council, we would like to thank our French friends for their amazing hospitality and kindness.

Exchange visits take place in alternate years, and in 2024 Maisons-Laffitte & Mesnil-le-Roi will visit Newmarket with the added significance; this is the 70th anniversary – the oldest twinning link in the country.
We are always pleased to welcome new members. The aim is to encourage contact and friendship between individuals, groups and civic leaders in both towns. Also to organise educational, cultural, commercial and social contacts and visits of all kinds; like encouraging the use of the French language, – especially by young people, by visiting and staying with families in Maisons-Laffitte & Mesnil-le-Roi; so promoting Newmarket and its surrounding areas to the people in France and making visitors from there welcome in our town and homes.
Newmarket Town Council is keen to increase its activities and offerings. We are always looking for new and interesting ideas to unite our towns.
Some developments in the pipeline include:
– Establish a link between Newmarket Academy with a similar school in France
– Sports events
– Choir and church exchange trips
– Book exchanges between libraries
– Storytelling in French
New members bring fresh ideas and help to keep our twinning activities rich and exciting.
If you would like to join the Twinning or have any questions, please email events@newmarket.gov.uk
We invite you to visit the website of the French Twinning Association https://amisdenewmarket.fr/en/
Also, get the latest stories from Maisons-Laffitte. The best bilingual newspaper, reaching the community through English and French https://thesnippet.fr/
On Thursday 27th May 2021 the first virtual twinning event took place to celebrate the friendship between Maison-Laffitte/ Le Mesnil-le-Roi and Newmarket.
The event started with a short message of friendship from the mayors of all three towns, video presentations, and lively discussions among members.
If you would like to watch the event you can find the video on the official channel of Newmarket Town Council on YouTube.

Winter Wonderland
2024-12-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Gardens, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AW, United Kingdom
Join us for Rides, Reindeer, Foods Trucks, Panto, Father Christmas and more!

Storytime with Santa
2024-12-23 11:00 - 14:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Father Christmas will be reading some of his favourite stories in the Memorial Hall. A gift for every child. Join us and get ready for Christmas.

All aboard! Dive into the captivating history of the railway and explore its lasting influence in this engaging talk by Mike Lamport.
2025-01-21 19:30 - 21:00 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Born in Britain, gifted to the globe. On 27 September 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 travelled 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton, carrying hundreds of passengers to great fanfare. It set in motion a train of events that changed the world forever.

Did you know that Newmarket once had three railway stations? The development of the railway profoundly influenced the town, shaping its growth and connectivity starting in 1836. From facilitating the transport of goods and people to enhancing its reputation as a hub for horseracing, the railway played a pivotal role in Newmarket’s history.

We are honored to welcome Mike Lamport, a distinguished railwayman from the Lamport family, recognised as the longest-standing cross-generational railway family, whose roots in the rail industry trace back to 1846. Mike will be sharing his insights on the rich history of the railway and the Railway 200 project. His deep connection to the railways offers a unique and invaluable perspective on this remarkable legacy.

You are warmly invited to join us for this fascinating historical talk about the railway, exploring its rich legacy and enduring impact.

Tea Dance
2025-01-24 13:00 - 15:30 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
Tea Dance 2025

Sepsis Awareness Talk
2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 | King Edward VII Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LP, United Kingdom
