Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Named Charity Partner for Ladies Day at Southwell Racecourse
Southwell Racecourse is delighted to announce Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) as the official charity partner for Ladies Day 2026, sponsored by the Newark Advertiser.
Taking place on Sunday, 16th August 2026, Ladies Day is Southwell's biggest and most glamorous fixture of the year, and this year's event will see racegoers coming together not only for a spectacular day of racing, fashion and entertainment, but also in support of a charity that plays a vital, life-saving role across the region.
Commenting on the announcement, Karen Jobling, CEO of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance:
"Ladies Day is one of the highlights of the racing calendar, and we are thrilled to be working with Southwell Racecourse on this fantastic event. The support generated through this partnership will help ensure our highly skilled crews can continue saving lives across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, wherever they are needed, 365 days a year. We share a strong connection with the equestrian community and are proud to be the charity partner for such a prestigious occasion." – Karen Jobling – CEO Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance."
Kirsty Edwards, General Manager of Southwell Racecourse:
"We are delighted to be partnering with Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance as our official charity partner for Ladies Day at Southwell Racecourse this year. As a local charity providing a truly life-saving service across our community, we're proud to support the incredible work they do. We look forward to raising awareness and vital funds together while making this year's Ladies Day a memorable celebration with a meaningful cause at its heart."
About Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) is a leading Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) charity providing world‑class, pre‑hospital critical care across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The service responds to the region’s most serious and life‑threatening incidents.
Operating night and day, all year round, LNAA’s highly skilled teams of doctors, paramedics and pilots take the hospital to the patient, wherever they are. With crews equipped to deliver advanced interventions such as anaesthetics and emergency blood transfusions, patients have the best chance of survival.
As a fully independent charity, LNAA receives no government or NHS funding for its missions, relying solely on the generosity of supporters, partners and communities to stay operational.
With its state‑of‑the‑art AW169 helicopter LNAA continues to innovate and set the standard for critical care delivery, ensuring patients have the very best chance of survival during their greatest hour of need.
The crews cover an area of 3,500 square miles, serving a population of more than 2.5 million people.
Organisations play a vital role in keeping this life‑saving service in the air. Your support helps ensure that specialist crews can continue reaching those who need critical care the most, making a difference to thousands of lives across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
Ladies Day at Southwell Racecourse takes place on Sunday, 16th August 2026. Tickets are available here, with a variety of hospitality packages to choose from if you're looking to upgrade your day. Plus, don't miss DJ Marvin Humes live after racing!
