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    Group 2 - Resources and how to find historic racing colours

    Group 2 - Resources and how to find historic racing colours

    I met the second Racing Welfare group at Palace House, Newmarket today. We went to see the fascinating collection and how the collection can hold illuminating information, when searching for historic racing colours, as part of a project Everyone's a Winner. Find out more
    Researching the winners of the British Classics

    Researching the winners of the British Classics

    The members have been hampered by snow and ill health and have stoically managed to maintain a constant group of researchers throughout the seven weeks, never the same four twice. There was a touching response by the members to the treasures they found and a respectful fascination to be using books from so long ago. Everyone has been pleased to be introduced to the Racing Room in Newmarket Library and have been back under their own steam since, which is a satisfying result!
    Everyone's A Winner: Racing Research Resources in Newmarket

    Everyone's A Winner: Racing Research Resources in Newmarket

    The first group of participants met Paula at Palace House, the and went to the Education Suite. Paula shared her story of how she began painting 'Visual Archives' of race winners and the methods she uses to perform historical research. They explored the Museum galleries, the Racing Room at Newmarket Library nd relevant computer websites at The Racing Centre
    Week 1 - Looking for clues and the resources at our disposal

    Week 1 - Looking for clues and the resources at our disposal

    ​The participants met Paula at Palace House, the National Horse Racing Museum, Newmarket and went to the Education Suite. Paula shared her story of how she began painting 'Visual Archives' of race winners and the methods she uses to perform historical research. They took a tour of the galleries and Paula emphasized how the collection can be beneficial to finding information. When information isn't found in the obvious places, you have to take time to read alternative informa
    Trip to Weatherbys, Wellingborough on Feb 1st 2018

    Trip to Weatherbys, Wellingborough on Feb 1st 2018

    Seventeen excited participants of 'Everyone's a Winner' project, two Racing Welfare staff members, photorapher Regina Ray and I set off on a coach from The Racing Centre on the 1st February. We arrived at about 10.30 am in Wellingborough and were warmly welcomed by Amy Haxby and other staff where we were offered a welcome coffee/tea and biscuits. Click to read more Tucking in to coffee and bisucuits before going on the tour.
    Weatherbys Excursion

    Weatherbys Excursion

    Seventeen excited participants of 'Everyone's a Winner' project, two Racing Welfare staff members, photorapher Regina Ray and set off on a coach from The Racing Centre on the 1st February. They arrived at about 10.30 am in Weatherbys,Wellingborough and were warmly welcomed by Amy Haxby and other staff and offered a welcome coffee/tea and biscuits. Weatherbys Company Secretary Adrian McGlynn gave an official welcoming introductory speech about Weatherbys origins and how it ha
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