Welcome to another blog from the team at Pontefract Racecourse.
Every fortnight, someone from the team will share their thoughts for your entertainment (or otherwise!):
- Managing Director, Norman Gundill with his trusty PA, Caroline who also looks after the hospitality,
- Accounts Manager, Nicola,
- Admin manager, Carol,
- Marketing exec, Alexia, who is writing this blog, and,
- Chief Operating Officer, Richard
Dreaming of a week in the sun, walking along the beach with the sand between your toes or laying by the pool reading a book?
Well you could be spending a week relaxing by the very pool pictured above!
What if we told you that Riu Hotels and Resorts have very kindly offered an all-inclusive weeklong stay for two at the Riu Dubai to the lucky winner of this years Best Dressed Ladies Competition, with flights as well!
What a prize, does it get much better than a free holiday! Yes, you did read that correctly, the lucky winner will win an all-inclusive holiday, to Dubai with flights included courtesy of Riu Hotels!
The four star hotel is situated at Deira Islands, on the coast of the city of Dubai, directly on the beach, offering a 24-hour all-inclusive stay to make your holiday a unique experience.
The hotel has comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi and offers many amenities, as well as plentiful options for dining including live cooking stations, themed buffets at the main restaurant as well as Asian, Italian and Lebanese speciality restaurants and not to mention six bars! The great leisure and relaxation facilities of the Riu Dubai are sure to amaze you: entertainment areas, three outdoor pools, a spa, a conference room, various themed restaurants, the Splash Water World water park… and much more.
The location is ideal because of its proximity to Dubai and invites you to explore the area, the Burj Khalifa situated only 15km away and Dubai International Airport just 11km away.
It just sounds incredible! To be in with a chance of winning, join us on Ladies Day and enter the Best Dressed Ladies Competition – details of the competition to be confirmed.
We are very grateful for the continued support from Riu Hotels, and it is wonderful for them to offer such an incredible prize to the winner. They have been kind enough to sponsor the Best Dressed Ladies competition for over 10 years, with previous winners jetting off to destinations including Mauritius and Mexico!
It isn’t just the winner who will be jetting off, the runner up will win a three night stay for two at the Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin with bed and breakfast (flights not included).
The four star hotel is in the heart of Dublin City Centre, in a historic building on the famous O’Connell Street. This Irish hotel offers you the best facilities for you to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. All the rooms are equipped with excellent amenities to cover all your needs during your stay.
Its in an ideal location for any visitor. Surrounded by the main shopping area in Grafton Street and Henry Street, you will also find the most celebrated shows and theatres such as Gate Theatre and the National Concert Hall, and some of the most famous places in Dublin like Croke Park and Temple Bar. The hotel is also located a stone’s throw away from Abbey Street tram station which will easily take you to any other point of the city.
The glitz and glamour hits Ponte Carlo on Wednesday 6th of August for a showcase of style both on and off the track.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to buy a new outfit, then look no further. With an array of hats, fascinators and stilettos, the ladies of Yorkshire truly do ‘dress to impress’ in an effort to win the coveted Best Dressed Ladies Competition.
There is limited hospitality remaining for Ladies Day however there are still plenty of entry tickets available as well as the Ladies Day Marquee, all available to purchase online. The earlier you book the cheaper the ticket. Click here to book.
See you on the 6th August!