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Memorial Race Day for Ellie at Westhope Village Hall

By Heather Coonick (Cler/Responsible Finance Officer) Culmington Parish Council

Monday, 1 June 2026

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Memorial Race Day for Ellie

Sunday June 14th 12 noon – late. Free Entry

Westhope Village Hall is hosting a Race Day on behalf of the family of Brian Ellis, a great and much loved stalwart of Westhope who sadly passed away in October last year. Ellie enjoyed Race Nights, so we have organised a great day of entertainment in his memory.

Proceeds: Apart from bar takings, all proceeds will be donated to charities that Ellie’s Family have nominated, ‘Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis’ and ‘Brain Tumour Research’

Commemorative £130 Prize Programme

The 3 lucky owners of the winning programmes will win a total of £130. Programmes £2

Prizes: Over £1500! to be won on the Races, the two Raffles and The Programme Prize Draw. Some of the Raffle Prizes are listed below, with more to be confirmed!

  • Hosted three course meal for six people including wine and coffee
  • 1 night Pod Stay from Shropshire Way Glamping and Caravans
  • £100 voucher from Sykes Cottages
  • Meal Vouchers from The Green Dragon, The Kings Arms and The Swan
  • Voucher from Walls Butchers, Craven Arms
  • 4 Ball Voucher from Church Stretton Golf Club
  • Homemade Bird Table from a Westhope Resident
  • A Piece of Art from Westhope College
  • Cakes and a Breakfast voucher from The Little Café, Church Stretton
  • Voucher from Vaughan’s Sandwich Bar, Ludlow
  • A day’s free work from a local electrician

Barrow of Booze Raffle A single prize of a new wheelbarrow donated by Huws Gray, filled with various donated alcoholic beverages

Programme of Events

  • Food from ‘The Pizza Girls’ and ‘Hoof & Scoop’ ice cream from 12 noon
  • Licensed Bar all day with Ludlow Gold on Tap
  • 1:45pm: Toast to Ellie with a free glass of bubbly provided for all
  • Racing from 2pm with a programme of nine races including an ‘Auction Race’
  • Evening entertainment provided by ‘The Singing Farmer’

Overflow Free Parking kindly provided by Westhope College with a Free Ferry Service 12 noon – 1pm and 7pm – late.

Enquiries and Programmes

Please contact Betty 07860 447397 or Moira 01584 861663

Be a Jockey or Trainer for £5! £20 to the Winning Jockey and Trainer

Please contact Karen on 07989 959372 for details

Contact Information

Heather Coonick (Cler/Responsible Finance Officer)

  • 07817607355

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