Her Majesty Queen Camilla visited Plumpton Racecourse on Monday (23 February) for Jamie’s Farm Raceday, celebrating the charity’s contribution to young people and rural communities.
Located just three miles from the racecourse, Jamie’s Farm transforms the lives of young people facing significant challenges through purposeful work, therapeutic support and a renewed sense of belonging.
Her Majesty, Patron of Jamie’s Farm since 2014, spent the afternoon meeting students, alumni, staff and supporters of the charity. Since its foundation in 2009, Jamie’s Farm has helped more than 18,000 young people.
Jamie’s Farm Raceday at Plumpton was launched by racing journalist Brough Scott MBE. After visiting Jamie’s Farm in 2021, he was struck by the impact of its work and brought together a volunteer committee, united by a passion for racing and connecting young people with the countryside.
At this year’s event, Her Majesty greeted organisers and guests, and alongside her engagement with Jamie’s Farm also met with the Head of Plumpton College, for which she also serves as Patron, before presenting prizes to the winning connections of the third race.
“Brough’s remarkable passion since first visiting Jamie’s Farm Lewes, together with the support of his friends, has helped our Plumpton Raceday raise vital funds over the past three years,” said Jamie Feilden, Co-Founder of Jamie’s Farm.
“This year is especially exciting as we welcomed our Patron, HM The Queen, fulfilling a long-held wish of Brough and the committee.”
The afternoon concluded with a recognition of Jamie’s Farm’s ongoing mission and the hope that the funds raised will continue to create life-changing opportunities for young people across the country.
“We are deeply honoured to have hosted Her Majesty The Queen for what has been a very special day,” said Guy Chadwell, Chief Executive of Plumpton Racecourse.
“Jamie’s Farm carries out transformative work for young people nationwide and we are proud to stand alongside them. The Queen’s presence has made this an unforgettable occasion for everyone involved.”
Lead image credit: Darren Cool Images
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