It is with great sadness to announce that Mr Alan Coates (husband to Nora, father to Alison, Martin and Heather) has passed away suddenly. He was a great supporter of Harness Racing, at Kendal, Manchester, Chasewater and York as well as numerous grass tracks. Owner of the great Kathleen’s Decision, Spud Be Good and Calif’s Katie J to name a few.

The funeral service will be held on Monday 30 October 2017, at 11.00 a.m. at St Michael’s Church, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EF.