We are delighted to present the 3rd in our “Meet The Sporting Family” series with the “Bellamy” Family joining us for an evening of great conversation and fine food here at Wild Thyme & Honey on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
The Bellamy family are synonymous with all things equine here in the Cotswolds.
All 3 have competed as National Hunt Jockeys with the unique distinction of each riding a Cheltenham winner.
Father Robert “Bells” rode 115 winners in a career that saw many injuries and long periods on the sidelines. On retirement from competitive racing he became “poacher turned gamekeeper” with roles as a Clerk of the Course and race day presenter.
Oldest son Tom “Young Bells” is one of the leading NH jockeys in the country, comfortably in the top 15 of the jockey’s championship he is the Number 1 rider for local trainers Kim Bailey and Alan King and is looking forward to his rides at the Cheltenham Festival.
Youngest son Archie “Even Younger Bells” dreamt of being a NH jockey and achieved his ambition riding as a conditional jockey and winning at Cheltenham on Lively Citizen. Lack of opportunities on the racetrack saw Archie switch roles and he now schools and rides out young horses with top trainer Charlie Longsdon.
The evening hosted by Roger Hart as usual will take us through the careers of all the “Bells”, the highs & lows and lots of funny stories along the way.
Your ticket price includes a raffle ticket and participation in an auction to raise funds for Racing Welfare.
Very limited spaces, book online now!
Tuesday, 3rd March, 18:00-23:00
Ticket £70 per person
Address
The Crown at Ampney Brook, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, GL7 5RS
Area
Gloucestershire
The Crown & Wild Thyme & Honey, Ampney Crucis
Keeping things cosy in the Cotswolds, The Crown at Ampney Brook is well-known in the area of Cirencester thanks to its status as a 16th Century restored inn. Not only a destination to put your head down, with 24 boutique rooms available for those looking ton invest in a sleepover in the countryside…
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