HRSM & Client News

2012

11 April

Women in Racing to host -The great spring Hat Swap

Women in Racing (WiR) is hosting a Hat Swap event to help racegoers spring clean their summer season wardrobe.

Everyone is invited to Oaksey House in Lambourn, Berkshire on Tuesday April 23 from 7-9pm, with a drinks reception from 6.30pm. Simply visit www.womeninracing.co.uk for details and to reserve your place.



26 March

Wiltshire Trainers and Jockeys target Lockinge Point-to-Point

Possible fond farewell for popular Lough Derg

The County of Wiltshire is likely to be represented by a strong hand of runners and riders at the Charles Stanley Old Berks Point-to-Point and Country Day at Lockinge, near Wantage, this Bank Holiday Easter Monday.

Racehorse, Lough Derg raced in sixty one races, winning twelve, including the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle as Ascot.


26 March

Bumper entry received for Lockinge Point-to-Point

The Charles Stanley Lockinge Point-to-Point has received a bumper entry ahead of its popular Easter Monday fixture with  191 entries across six races. 

With current adverse weather conditions wreaking havoc with horseracing and equestrian events around the country, the going at the Lockinge venue currently is good to soft, resulting in the strong entry.



25 February

Lockinge set to dazzle as Point-to-Point reaches Diamond jubilee landmark

The Charles Stanley Old Berks Point-to-Point and Country day
Bank Holiday Monday, 1st April 2012

This year the annual Charles Stanley Old Berks Point-to-Point and Country day is celebrating a historic landmark. 2013 heralds its 60th anniversary of the fixture being held at the Lockinge venue. The popular Easter Bank Holiday event historically attracts over 10,000 visitors, who flock to the only jump fixture in the Home Counties on this date.  Racing and plenty of family entertainment off the track will ensure that this year’s renewal will provide a bumper day for visitors.



11 February

HRSM celebrates birthday with Aintree Racecourse client gain

PR and Marketing consultants HRSM Limited is celebrating its sixth birthday with a significant client win.  

Aintree Racecourse, home of the John Smiths Grand National meeting has appointed HRSM as a consultant on the 2013 event to deliver specific event, digital, print and media related projects as well as provide strategic PR and Social Media support leading into and during the racecourse's flagship fixture in early April.



19 December

It's Horses for the Claus's

Father Christmas turns to Keyflow Horsepower

Marlborough, Wiltshire, 19 December 2012: It's the time of year when Father and Mrs Christmas are fiendishly busy with last minute preparations, so all the good boys and girls receive their stockings brimming with presents on Christmas morning. 



11 December

Equine Forum for the future

Mentor programme launched to support equine students

Oxford Brookes University in partnership with Abingdon and Witney College supported by organisations within horseracing have launched a mentoring programme to support their equine students. 

12 November

Todd aiming to hit the Mark with Keyflow®

‘Rider of the 20th Century’ Mark Todd CBE is expanding his business horizons by investing into the recently launched super premium equine feed company Keyflow®.  

Mark, who competed in his seventh Olympic games this summer in London, winning team Bronze for New Zealand, is a shareholder and has also been appointed a Director of Keyflow®, whose head office is based in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Donation from sale of In Flanders Fields painting gifted to RBL Poppy Appeal

23 October

Going Gong crazy at HRSM

It's gone 'Gongtastic' at Berkshire based PR Consultancy HRSM Limited,  whose work has recently been recognised in two separate sports marketing award shortlists.

10 October

Paul S. Brown – MMXII

Wednesday 17 October – Friday 16 November
WH Patterson, 19 Albemarle Street, W1S 4BB
www.whpatterson.com

World-renowned classical realist artist Paul S. Brown returns to WH Patterson this month with his latest collection, MMXII.   Once again Paul demonstrates his extraordinary talent for the craft of painting.

24 September

What and who make up the financials of British horseracing?

Women in Racing (WIR) are hosting an event aiming to demystify the financial overview of horseracing. The evening, which is the third On Track event hosted by the group is also a proven, effective platform to meet like minded individuals within horseracing, providing excellent networking opportunities.

12 September

Recruitment Expo to showcase opportunities in Direct Selling & Network Marketing

Looking for an additional income? Heard about direct selling and network marketing but confused as to what it is all about?   The Recruitment Expo -'We Need Choices' will demystify and showcase the best of the direct selling and network marketing companies together under one roof.

23 August

Natterjack continues to fly HRSM's Flag

HRSM Limited is shortlisted for prestigious International Sports Marketing 360 Awards

Berkshire PR agency HRSM has been announced today as a shortlisted finalist for the International Sports Marketing 360 Awards in the Innovation in Sports Marketing category.

15 August

Lights, Camera, Action for Women in Racing

RMG Ealing Studios, Wednesday 15 August

Members of Women in Racing (WIR) were privy to experiencing life both in front and behind the lights and cameras at the Racecourse Media Group (RMG) studios this week. 

4 August

Competitive fields to feature at Girls Only race night

If you are inspired by the achievements of Team GB's female athletes during the Olympics, Carlisle Racecourse is hosting its own mini-Olympics for Lady Jockeys this Monday evening; the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ultimate Ladies Night. The fixture is unique as it features six races confined to female Jockeys, with five races for Pro-Am’s and one restricted to professional riders.

3 August

HRSM and Planet appointed by Newbury BID to deliver brand identity and PR for town

The Newbury BID, responsible for delivering over £1 million in investment in the town centre over five years, has appointed PR and Marketing consultancy HRSM Limited, in a competitive pitch to deliver a new brand and PR campaign for the town of Newbury. 

30 July

Banning the boys to hail Carlisle’s Belles

Carlisle Racecourse will be banning the boys again as it gears up for its annual 'Girls Only' Jockeys event; The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ultimate Ladies Night on Monday evening 6 August. Now in its second year, the fixture is unique as it features six races confined to lady only Jockeys, with five races for Pro-Am’s and one restricted to professional riders.

1 July

Nicholson holds on for a one; two in three star competition

Record crowds flock to Barbury International Horse Trials and Wiltshire County Show

New Zealander Andrew Nicholson put himself firmly on the New Zealand Olympic selectors' radar today when taking the first two places in the three star competition at the St James's Place Barbury International Horse Trials, with Avebury (1st) and Quimbo (2nd).    Nicholson, whose stables are at Lockeridge, Marlborough clocked faultless cross country rounds on both horses inside the time.

5 June

Barbury Horse Trials release guide to painting your patriotic pony

Equestrian fans wanting to enter into the spirit of the forthcoming summer of patriotic and Best of British celebrations need look no further than Barbury Horse Trials guide to Painting your Patriotic Pony (or horse).   Barbury Horse Trials has released on YouTube a guide creating a union jack flag onto a horse, using harmless liquid chalk.

Barbury International announces launch of CGA Festival of Food

Barbury International Horse Trials 28 June-1 July

Visitors to this summer’s Barbury International Horse Trials, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, will not only be treated to an exciting preview of pre-Olympic Eventing, but for the first time the event will also transform into a food lovers paradise centred around the inaugural Country Gentlemen’s Association (CGA) Festival of Food.

18 April

Olympic hopes set to compete at Barbury International Horse Trials

28 June-1 July 2012
www.barburyhorsetrials.co.uk

100 days to go the opening Ceremony to Olympics and 10 weeks to the Barbury International Horse Trials.
So here are 10 reasons to visit the Barbury International Horse Trials this year!

4 April
Know your Tweets from your Trending and the Do’s and Don’ts of media relations
PR Consultancy HRSM to provide Free PR health checks to local businesses

Lost in the world of twitter?  Or does writing a press release fill you with dread?  Considering your business PR strategy in the ever evolving world of on and offline, digital and social media can be mind boggling stuff. 

29 February

THE UK’S BIGGEST DANCE DJ CALVIN HARRIS COMES TO NEWBURY RACECOURSE TO PARTY IN THE PADDOCK
SATURDAY 26TH MAY 2012 

On Saturday 26th May 2012, the UK’s most celebrated DJ and music producer Calvin Harris will perform his first gig of the summer season at Newbury Racecourse to launch the sixth annual ‘Party in the Paddock’ series, a unique fusion of world class live music and exhilarating racing.

23 February

Newbury Racecourse celebrates the Horse – Saturday 3 March

Following the success of the inaugural Equestrian Raceday at Newbury Racecourse in 2011, the day is set to return on Saturday 3 March, the Greatwood Charity Raceday. The world of Equestrianism and Horseracing will join forces in a Celebration of the Horse themed raceday, which is also dedicated to raising funds for the charity Greatwood. 

17 February

Over 12,500 flock to Newbury Racecourse for Betfair FREE Friday

Over 12,500 racegoers were welcomed for free to Newbury Racecourse today to Betfair Free Friday.  The bumper crowd  witnessed arguably one of the strongest days of Jump racing this side of the Cheltenham Festival with seven quality Jump races.

14 February

TGI Betfair FREE Friday at Newbury Racecourse - Friday 17 February

Racegoers Restaurant also open
 
With Jack Frost getting the better of most racecourses in Britain last week, including the abandonment of Newbury Racecourse’s prestigious “Betfair Super Saturday” fixture, the Berkshire track - combined with The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), raceday sponsors Betfair and The Levy Board - have responded by rescheduling the fixture to Friday 17 February. 

7 February

Newbury Racecourse to hold rescheduled Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase

Following the abandonment of racing at Sandown on Saturday, the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase will now be run at Newbury Racecourse’s Betfair Super Saturday meeting on 11th February 2012.

6 February

Denmania to reach the summit of Everest this Spring

Today, Karl Hinett and Jaco Van Gass -  part of the 2012 Walking With The Wounded Everest Summit Team - presented the recently-retired equine star Denman with a commemorative rug honouring his outstanding racing career.  

2 February

Prince Harry to visit Newbury Racecourse on Betfair Super Saturday

Newbury Racecourse is delighted to announce that HRH Prince Harry, as patron of the charity Walking With The Wounded and 2012 Everest Challenge, will be attending Betfair Super Saturday at the Berkshire track on Saturday 11 February.

25 January

Racing With Altitude

Newbury Racecourse support Walking With the Wounded and 2012 Everest Challenge
Betfair Super Saturday – Saturday 11 February
 
Newbury Racecourse announced today that their nominated charity for its New Year showpiece, Betfair Super Saturday on Saturday 11 February, will be Walking With The Wounded (WWTW).

23 January

Greatwood celebrates 10 years in Wiltshire

This weekend Greatwood Charity celebrated a decade in Wiltshire. During this time the charity has rehabilitated and re-homed hundreds of former racehorses as well as helped over 2000 children with special education needs (SEN) within the region, enabling many to follow a career with horses. 

18 Janurary

Rugby stars enjoy day away from the pitch at Newbury Races