A Day at the Races
We are delighted to announce that in partnership with BIBA Yorkshire & Northern, we are holding "A Day at the Races" on Friday 25 September 2026 at the spectacular Royal Armouries, Leeds.
For those who attended last year, you’ll know the day includes all the usual entertainment you expect see at the races, including drinks reception, a three course meal, live DJ/sax, and some fabulously dressed guests!
Timings - Final details will be shared closer to the event, but approximate timings are as follows:
11:30 - Arrival for drinks reception
12:30 - 3 course lunch
14:30 - Races with DJ/sax entertainment
17:00 - Event close
Format – Guests will be provided with a programme/form card and fun money to place bets on the races, which will be screened at set times throughout the afternoon. At the end of the afternoon prizes will be awarded (1st, 2nd & 3rd) for the most fun money won.
Charity - We will be raising funds during the day for Zarach. There will be representatives from the charity in attendance, a silent auction to win 2 hospitality tickets for an England match at Wembley and a charity raffle.
Sponsorship - Thank you to our confirmed sponsors PCL (headline), One Call, and Bell & Co Recruitment. Event sponsorship allows us to focus our attention on raising funds for another fantastic local charity, with great prizes to be won on the day in our charity raffle.
For further information on sponsorship or any general queries, please email leedsinsuranceinstitute@gmail.com
On the day information
What’s in Store:
- Virtual Races – place your bets and compete for the title of Overall Racing Winner!
- Best Dressed Competition – dress to impress for your chance to win the coveted Best Dressed Award.
- Silent Auction and Charity Raffle – we’re raising funds for our chosen charity, Zarach, so bring your generosity
Entertainment Highlights:
- Live Sax Set
- Disco Vibes
- Flower Wall & Photo Booth
Menu Choices
Starter
Pulled burrata, tomato jam, heritage tomato, toasted focaccia Can be made vegan for dietaries
Main
Free range chicken supreme, tender stem broccoli, warm new potato salad with vinaigrette and mustard dressing
Vegetarian option: Forest mushroom ragu tart, asparagus, butternut purée, mushroom and truffle espuma. Can be made vegan and gluten free for dietaries
Dessert
Lemon curd mousse, whipped mascarpone, blueberry gel, dolce chocolate wafer, flap jack crumb
Let us know of any guest dietary requirements by reply to leedsinsuranceinstitute@gmail.com. If we don't hear from you, we will serve the meat menu as detailed. Deadline: Thursday 4th September
Drinks Pre-Order
In advance of the day you can pre-order drinks for your table. Please input your company name both on the ‘Company Name’ and ‘Table Number’ sections on the checkout page so the Armouries can allocate your order correctly. Deadline - Friday 12th September. Order here
On the day information (pdf to download)
Headline Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Venue
Please note: This event is a regional collaboration between the local institutes in the area. Your booking details will be shared with the Insurance Institute of Leeds, which is acting as the host institute for this event.