Goodwood 2021

by | Oct 15, 2021 | News

On a gloriously sunny summers day, members and guests of The Royal Sussex Regimental Association met on the 7th September 2021 at Goodwood Racecourse for the annual running of ‘The Royal Sussex Stakes’ race. Thirty members and guests enjoying a wonderful lunch, and a magnificent view from a box overlooking the finishing line. First past the post was 5 year old Themaxwecan, owned by Douglas Livingston, trained by Mark Johnston and ridden by Oisin Murphy. The Association’s President, Douglas McCully is seen here with his wife presenting the owner of ‘Themaxwecan’, with the trophy for the winner of the best dressed horse.

 

 

Not Forgotten Society

Not Forgotten Society

Seen here with his son, Robert, and Chairman of Mid-Sussex, Mr David Allaway, is our World War II veteran and branch member Mr. Robert Piper, on a Not Forgotten Society outing to the Bluebell Line heritage railway.  

The Royal Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

The Royal Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

Unlike in 2023 the weather this year at Goodwood was blustery and overcast. However, that did not dissuade 150 Royal Sussex members and their families descending on the course and enjoying The Royal Sussex Stakes. Sadly, due to diminished numbers, we were unable to...

Von Arnim’s Car at Rye

Von Arnim’s Car at Rye

General Jurgen von Arnim's staff car made visit to the Rye and District show in August, seen here in front of the PWRR stand. The show is in aid of St. Michael's Hospice which provides palliative care in the St. Leonards and Hastings areas.