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Cambridgeshire County Day: Celebrating our county and inspiring the next generation Cambridgeshire is one of the most diverse counties in the UK. From the agricultural flat lands of the fens, to the booming hub of technological advancements and scientific discovery, there is so much to celebrate and inspire future generations. After a hard 18 months for all, and in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Lieutenancy of Cambridgeshire, in partnership with key organisations across the country, has launched the first ever Cambridgeshire County Day, which will showcase the very best from Cambridgeshire businesses, charity, community and public sectors on 23 June 2022 at the July Course, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire. Open to all communities, faiths and cultures that live within the county, the day will seek to inspire young people with an unrivalled display of innovation, ambition, commitment and passion to encourage them to be the best they can be, to raise their aspirations and know that their dreams are possible. Both schools and the general public from across Cambridgeshire will be invited to attend, and it is anticipated that over 6,000 people will be attending the Day. Alongside this, the Day will be showcasing the key achievements in Cambridgeshire during the 70 years of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign. Next year, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, 70 years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 at just 25 years of age. There will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world as communities and people come together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s historic reign. A wide range of events will be arranged across Cambridgeshire to complement a series of national celebrations, with Cambridgeshire County Day being a key event in the calendar. The Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Julie Spence OBE QPM, Her Majesty The Queen’s representative in the county, says: “I am delighted to announce the launch 24 connected
of Cambridgeshire County Day, a key part of The Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. This is an unmissable opportunity to bring the county together, celebrate all that makes Cambridgeshire so unique, and to inspire the next generation while also reflecting on our amazing progress over the last 70 years.” Together with an exhibition which will showcase the best organisations from across the County, the Day will also involve: networking and hospitality for businesses to enjoy with colleagues, clients or family; demonstrations and performances from bands, choirs and performing arts groups; static displays including tanks, tractors and more; a Garden Party; and racing on the July Course. Chairman of the Organising Committee, Chris Parkhouse, Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, comments: “As well as providing a fantastic experience for businesses, charities and individuals, the event will raise essential funds for the new Regional Children’s Hospital; we are currently the only region without such a facility, so it is desperately needed. We also hope to raise funds for the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund, established to support those with less means to fully take part in county life.” There are a number of options for businesses and organisations interested in supporting, taking part or getting involved with Cambridgeshire County Day: •
e a sponsor: support this once in B a generation celebratory event and raise awareness of your organisation across the county. Sponsorship packages vary in cost and availability and range from being a lead sponsor to sponsoring a race, which includes naming the sponsored race to reflect your current marketing activities; judging the best turned our horse award; access to watch the race from the sponsors’ viewing area and more
• Exhibit: be part of the Cambridgeshire showcase and reach, connect and network with new audiences
Julie Spence • Hospitality: delight your customers with an exciting day at the July Course as part of the unique occasion celebrating the Jubilee. View the sponsorship opportunities here > https://bit.ly/CountyDaySponsorship Hosted by kind permission of Newmarket Racecourses, the majority of the Day’s activity will centre around the Garden Enclosure, which is where the exhibition, demonstrations and performances will take place. The Garden Party and hospitality experiences will be hosted in the Trackside Pavilions, which will offer guests quintessential British hospitality, in stylish surroundings. The Business Lounge at the Champions Lawn will provide a space for meetings with colleagues or customers away from the main exhibition, and includes a private bar and formal landscaped garden, where guests can experience the adrenaline-filled racing. The Lieutenancy is only able to run this event with the support of sponsors that share its goals to create a wonderful, diverse and exciting day. If you are interested in taking part as an exhibitor and/or sponsor, please contact the Cambridgeshire County Day team on: enquiries@cambridgeshirecountyday.org
