Tom Jones to perform in Newbury

Thousands of fans will be entertained as the Welsh superstar belts out his hits at Newbury Racecourse

IT IS unusual! Welsh superstar Tom Jones is to perform live in Newbury this summer.

Tickets went on sale this morning (Thursday) at 10am as Newbury Racecourse announced that the singer, known for being a hit with the ladies, would fittingly headline this year's Party in the Paddock on CGA Ladies Day on August 13.

The pop legend has sold more than 100 million records, including Delilah, What's New Pussycat, and Sex Bomb.

At last year's Ladies Day, 30,000 punters enjoyed some top quality flat racing and were entertained Irish pop group Westlife.

Stephen Higgins, Joint Managing Director at Newbury Racecourse, added: "The August Party in the Paddock event is now a highlight of Newbury's summer season and having secured an act as huge as Tom Jones, we expect this year's event to be extremely popular.“

Tickets proces start at £30 with under 18's tickets at £10, go on sale this morning from www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk or by calling (01635) 40015.