NHRC - Australias Lightning Track

The TASTES OF THE WORLD BEER FESTIVAL is coming back to the paceway in 2012. It's a two day affair this year and will be held in conjunction with our race meeting on Saturday night the 18th February and again on Sunday afternoon 19th february. See special events page or go to www.tasteoftheworld.com.au

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CHERRY BLOSSOM MARKETS, starting at the paceway Saturday 11th February, 9am till 2pm. see special events page or go to www.cherryblossommarkets.com.au.

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Members. We have been able to secure a Saturday night date for The Newcastle Derby, 12th MAY. We had to negotiate long and hard with HRNSW and the NSWHRC for support. Our major sponsors of 9 years Mark Colin packaging were not able to sponsor on a Friday night as they bring their staff and customers from all over the state so they could not do it on a work day. If they could not get a Saturday they more than likely would not have sponsored the Derby. Luckily we convinced the powers that be of this and they agreed to a swap of dates with Menangle. Please note in your upcoming news letter the date has been put in as 12th March, this is incorrect it is the 12th May

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MARCH is MEMBERS Month. The directors would like to invite NHRC members to enjoy a number of benefits during March. These promotions are a result of the club members horse Livin It Lovin It good form of late.

Offer 1*. Pacers restaurant, Saturday night 3rd March. Members buy one main meal from Pacers restaurant get a second meal half price {we’ve enclosed a voucher}, plus one complimentary drink per member. When you pay for your meal we’ll give you a drink voucher. Please book with Wayne on 49524126 & bring your members card on the night.

Offer 2 ** Members get free entry to the trots Friday night 16thMarch.

Offer 3*** Lucky members draw Friday night 30th March. Prizes are Shimano Fishing Rod kit for the men— Amante Silver Tear Drop Earrings for the Ladies. See offers conditions below.

TRAINERS. March is Mitavite month at the paceway. At all meetings during March the trainer who finishes 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each race will receive a Mitavite bag of feed voucher, a lucky 5th to 10th draw for a feed voucher for each race will also take place on the day/night. The club is also investigating a trainers bonus for the month of June.

conditions - *available for NHRC members only, valid members card must be shown. Second meal must be of equal or less value as main members meal, complimentary drink is draft beer, house wine or soft drink. Limit one per member only available 3/3/12 vouchers are not transferrable .

** show your current members card at the gate for free entry on this night.

*** Member must be on course for the draw to claim the prize.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE CLUB: On Behalf of the board I would like to invite members of the public to become a member of the Newcastle harness Racing Club. To join contact us now to arrange for a membership application form to be sent to you or you can down load one from our web site, go to club information on the web site or call us 49561750 – 49561807 – send completed forms with payment to PO Box 149 Broadmeadow 2292. Payment available by credit card ph 49561750. New memberships are $22.Fill in a membership application form from our web site and send your $22 payment to PO Box 149 Broadmeadow 2292. www.newcastletrots.org.au

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Livin It Lovin It next start should be on Thursday afternoon 16th Feb.

NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB HOUSE POLICY ON THE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL

This club recognises that it is against the law to serve any person who is intoxicated.

This club recognises that it is against the law to serve or supply alcohol to any person under the age of 18 years.

This club recognises it is against the law for other people to obtain alcohol on behalf of people under 18 years of age.

This club recognises that it is against the law to allow intoxicated, disruptive, violent or inappropriate behaviour to occur on the premises.

This club seeks to ensure that no harm comes to patrons as a result of our service of alcohol.

A range of drinks are available on these premises, these include a range of non alcoholic beverages and water.

This club does not seek to encourage rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol through pricing.

Low alcohol beers and non alcoholic beverages are stocked and promoted.

Staff have been acquainted with this house policy & trained to implement it.

If a staff member feels that a patron is becoming intoxicated, they will offer a range of options as an alternative to alcohol consumption.

If such patron continues to order alcoholic beverages the staff member will contact the bar manager, the general manager or RSA supervisor and alert them to the patrons current or impending state of intoxication.

The senior staff person will determine whether or not service should be refused.

If service is refused the senior staff person will politely explain to the patron/s that the club cannot legally serve alcohol to the point of intoxication.

If in the staffs opinion in the person is intoxicated they will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

If a staff member believes that a person who is ordering or being supplied alcohol is under age they will politely request proof of age identification. If the person is under 18 yrs of age or refuses to supply identification, staff will refuse service and request the senior staff to ask the person to leave the club.

All incidents should be reported to the manager or RSA supervisor or security who will record them in the incident book.

This club does not allow intoxicated persons to enter the club.

If a staff member notices a person/s behaviour to become disruptive, violent or inappropriate they will contact the manager or security. If the behaviour is not reduced the senior staff member or security will ask the person/s to leave the premises. If the person refuses, the police will be called.

Staff members will discourage person/s who appears to have a blood alcohol limit higher than the legal limit from driving.

This club offers a number of services designed to discourage drinking and driving such as calling taxis, overnight parking, holding keys in a safe place.

THIS CLUB SEEKS TO PUBLICISE AND PROMOTE ITS POSITION ON RESPONSIBLE SERVING OF ALCOHOL PRACTICES.

Information for members and their guests.