Local people are being invited to enjoy an evening at the races and support St Giles Hospice at the same time.

The charity, which cares for local people living with cancer and other serious illnesses, is staging its annual hospitality evening at Uttoxeter Race Course on Thursday 14th June, where the Paddock Pavilion has been reserved for St Giles guests.

A mouth-watering five-course meal will be served at 6pm.

The first of the six races starts at 6.45pm, with the final event at 9.45pm. Closed circuit TV will be available so guests can enjoy the races without interrupting their meal.

A cash bar will be open throughout the evening along with a private Tote Betting facility.

A prize-winning raffle and retiring collection for all those at the course will be held during the evening with the proceeds going to support St Giles’ valuable work in the local community.

Sarah Shelton, Community Fundraiser for St Giles Hospice, comments: “Through the kind generosity of Uttoxeter Racecourse we are able to offer the race package, including Member’s Badge, car parking and dinner, at the special rate of £60 per person, inclusive of VAT.

“This is a great opportunity for local people to enjoy a spectacular evening whilst still helping to raise vital funds for the hospice.

“We would encourage people who would like to attend to book their places as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as tickets are selling fast!”

To request more information or purchase tickets please contact St Giles Hospice Fundraising Department on 01543 432538.

St Giles Hospice is a registered charity offering high-quality medical and nursing care for people with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as providing support for their families and carers.

Patients come from across the hospice’s catchment area, which ranges from Ashby de la Zouch and Atherstone in the east, to Cannock and Walsall in the west – and from Burton and Uttoxeter in the north, to Sutton Coldfield and Coleshill in the south.

Care is offered at the hospice's facilities in Sutton Coldfield and Whittington, between Lichfield and Tamworth, or in patients' own homes across the region.

St Giles spends over £5million every year providing its specialist services. With just a third of this funded by the Government, the registered charity relies heavily on donations and fundraising.