News
25th Feb 2010
Plumpton Kids Event
Plumpton Racecourse welcomes local schoolchildren on Monday 1st March
Plumpton Racecourse will be welcoming children from Plumpton Primary School at its next racemeeting on Monday 1st March as part of the national Racing to School initiative organised by the British Horseracing Education and Standards Trust.
Their day at the races involves a number of innovative activities covering a wide range of National Curriculum areas, and gives the pupils a unique insight into the world of racing by visiting the Weighing Room, Parade Ring, Grandstands, and the course itself.
Plumpton Racecourse Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said “We are delighted that Racing to School visits Plumpton Racecourse and we get the opportunity to show local schoolchildren behind the scenes of a raceday and apply what they are learning in the classroom in a real and exciting setting. It is something I would have loved to attend as a child, and is part of our general policy to help new racegoers understand more about the sport at Plumpton. We will also be running another of our popular free “behind the scenes tour” for adult racegoers at our 15th March racemeeting”
Admission tickets to Monday’s racemeeting start from only £14 for Adults, £9 for Senior Citizens, and free admission for children under 16.
Doors open at 12 noon with the first race underway at 2.20pm.
For further information call 01273 890383 or visit www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk.
