There is just one week to go until Cambridgeshire County Day, which takes place on 23 June 2022 at the July Course, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire. The Day, which is expecting over 6,000 attendees and is open to everyone in the county, will showcase the very best of Cambridgeshire’s people and organisations, while providing a once-in-lifetime opportunity to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
In addition to the Best of Cambridgeshire Showcase, Cambridgeshire County Day will feature a variety of live performances throughout the day, including Ely Cathedral Choir, rock bands, dance performances, local school choirs, and many more. The Day will also host a number of impressive static displays including tractors, diggers and emergency/military vehicles.
Companies, charities and not-for-profit organisations from all corners of the county will be exhibiting at the event to showcase the innovation and achievements of their work. Some of the unique experiences available to the public on the day include being able to see the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Intervention Vehicle, discovering the history of the second oldest business in Cambridgeshire, Elgood’s Brewery, and viewing a replica of the golden 3D printed horse that was presented to HRH The Princess Royal by Peterborough-based Photocentric in 2021.
Lead sponsor Illumina, with the help of Cambridge Science Centre and other local partners, will also be exhibiting and telling the story of DNA, where the public will be entertained, informed and amazed by the power of the genome. “Illumina is honoured to be part of such a prestigious and important day celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee,” says Paula Dowdy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Illumina for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. “Empowering local communities is one of our key corporate social responsibility focus areas. We are proud to be enabling students and the public to learn about applications of sequencing technology in science and medicine, inspiring their genomic curiosity.”
Andy Hill of The Hill Group, another lead sponsor of Cambridgeshire County Day, comments: “We are proud to be one of the lead sponsors of Cambridgeshire County Day and are looking forward to welcoming visitors to this exciting event to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and enjoy a selection of free activities at our marquee. Our team will provide fun challenges designed to give an insight into the housebuilding industry and encourage future generations to explore career opportunities throughout the county. So come along and join in the fun; you never know where it might lead you!”
Chris Parkhouse DL, Chairman of the Organising Committee says: “We are delighted that Cambridgeshire County Day is supporting two important Charities, Cambridgeshire Community Foundation’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund and the new state-of-the-art Cambridge Children’s Hospital, which is due to be built in 2025 and will have a life-changing impact on those who need it most in the region. People can donate via JustGiving now and in the lead up to the event.”
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Julie Spence OBE QPM, says: “With so many incredible people and organisations set to offer some unforgettable experiences for attendees, we anticipate that Cambridgeshire County Day will be an exciting day brimming with fun, learning and inspiration. We are delighted to be able to bring the community together to celebrate the best of our county while commemorating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.”
Gates for the Cambridgeshire County Day will open at 9.30am. The Cambridgeshire community can register to attend the Day for free and receive exclusive updates in the run up to the event at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridgeshire-county-day-tickets-301392110917