Pram Race raises £1,200 for Naomi House & Jacksplace

l-r Steve Watling, Laura Roberts and Betty Key present cheque to Lucy Gray

The quintessentially bucolic Cricket Green was the centre stage for the annual Hartley Wintney Pram Race 2019.     Bates Solicitors were delighted to once again sponsor this ever popular village event.

Pictured at the Courtyard Café Hartley Wintney are Steve Watling for The Rotary Club of Hart, Laura Roberts, Marketing Director of Bates Solicitors, Betty Key, President of The Rotary Club of Hart presenting a cheque for £1,200 to Lucy Gray Regional Fundraiser at Naomi House & Jacksplace.

Held on a sunny September Saturday, villagers and visitors alike enjoyed a full programme of events and fun for all ages including; Toddlers and Teddies, Scooter Races, the inventive Soap Box Challenge Course and new for 2019 the Parents Push Chair Race.

Spectators also enjoyed The Professionals Race and The Charity Fancy Dress Parade

As well as the race events, there were Bouncy Castles and other children’s activities together with a delicious BBQ provided by Courtyard Café.

Bates Solicitors Marketing Director Laura Roberts commented “This firm is delighted to again sponsor the Hartley Wintney Pram Race which offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy a traditional village event with a modern twist. This is the fifth year I have had the pleasure of personally being involved in organising the Pram Race.    It offers a great opportunity to engage with other local businesses so they too can be involved in this ‘fun for all’ charity fundraising occasion”.

Jointly organised by St Johns Church, Rotary Club of Hart and The Friends of Hartley Wintney, the event again raises funds for Naomi House and Jacks Place (Hospices for children and young adults), Winchester.

If you would like to enter next years event visit www.stjohnshw.org.uk/pram-race. There are some interesting ideas for Go Carts and Soapbox vehicles at www.kartbuilding.net.