98 | RACING INDUSTRY Cambridge Raceway Kelly Deeks Building on its heritage Cambridge Raceway has a wide array of indoor and outdoor venue spaces available for hire. On track to becoming a leading harness racing complex and a first-choice events, business, and community hub in the Waikato region, Cambridge Raceway is undergoing some exciting developments in its most drastic renovation for more than 100 years. Cambridge Raceway is steeped in history. From its humble beginnings over a century ago as a trotting club, it has built on its heritage and evolved into a multipurpose entertainment venue and the home of Harness and Greyhound racing in the Waikato. ȊWe have some really exciting plans underway to enrich Cambridge Raceway’s presence within our community,” says Cambridge Raceway CEO Dave Branch. “Our plans include upgraded rentable event and oɝce spaces, accommodation facilities, a new multi-purpose enclosed stable complex, and BFT gym. The venue updates will enable Cambridge Raceway to play host to regular entertainment and sports events, conferences, and private functions, as well as additional premier race meetings. Cambridge Raceway has already taken a significant leap towards its goal of becoming a first-choice events hub with the recent launch of a new catering section, O The Track Food & Bev. Led by head chef Michelle Thomson, O The Track Food & Bev has taken over all of Cambridge Raceway’s on site catering and also provides an out catering service. “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to be part of something so embedded in the Cambridge way of life and the harness racing industry,” Michelle says. “Bringing the hospitality sector to life for Cambridge Raceway and showing what we now have to oer our community is an exciting venture and one I am ready for.” Dave says the creation of the catering business is a critical step towards enhancing the event experience oered by the raceway. “We’re all about raising the standard and creating unique experiences that exceed expectations, and we’re thrilled to now be able to oer a full service in house solution for clients who choose to have their events at Cambridge Raceway.” Cambridge Raceway has a wide array of indoor and outdoor venue spaces available for hire for a variety of events including weddings, birthdays, seminars, trade shows, meetings, markets, and funerals. These spaces are all available with free and easy onsite parking, audio visual, free wifi, a inch T9, +DMΖ connection, and wireless clicker, and a multitude of dining options. The raceway hosts about harness race meetings annually, predominantly on Thursday evenings, with a range of dining options available, from tapas in the Taylor Street Club, pub-style food at the onsite Clubhouse sports bar, the more traditional race fare of burgers and chips at the Tote Burger window and the premium Skyline Lounge restaurant with the best views on site. ȊThe Skyline Lounge is a unique oering for the Waikato region, and it has been elevated by the new menu,” Dave says. “Our guests will be able to enjoy a top quality restaurant meal with great views and live harness racing action.” There are also plans in the pipeline for Cambridge Racewayto become a training provider for the hospitality sector, with staɝng shortages a hurdle currently being faced by many in the industry. ȊWe’re a community-minded organisation and providing skills based training fits well with our values.” In November, Cambridge Raceway launched a new social membership option, the Taylor Street Club, with the exclusive 1 0 club set to follow in the next stage of development. The Taylor St Club boasts an array of benefits including exclusive invitations to members only events, access to the private headquarters, a modern space located on the ground ȵoor of the grandstand, exclusive race meeting perks, discounts with Cambridge Raceway partners, and racehorse ownership opportunities. “Our vision for the Taylor St Club is to provide an exclusive space for like-minded individuals to connect in a fun social environment.” The 1 0 club will be invitation only and is strictly limited to 100 people. Ȋ1 0 will provide an exclusive luxury space in the centre of our world,” Dave says. “It’s a private oasis for like-minded individuals to relax, play, connect, and spark collaboration.” Furniture for Commercial, Accommodation, Apartments and Show Homes D e s i g n e r s, Ma n u f a ct u r e r s, a n d Im p o r t e r s o f f u r n i t u r e p. 0 e. w. sorenliv.com Proud to support Cambridge Raceway with Furni ure and Design CONNECTED AND PERSONALISED LIGHTING Unit 4 , 18 Cook Street Leamington Lighting design by appointment or shop online www.sociallight.co.nz 027 777 2076 @sociallightnz Proudly New Zealand owned and operated for over 30 years, Huntly Joinery Kitchens has provided custommade joinery into thousands of homes throughout New Zealand. 07 902 5250 www.huntlykitchens.co.nz quotes@huntlyjoinery.co.nz @HuntlyJoinery
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