A Day at the Races

The minibus arrived at Sedgefield from Stockton but it was not laden with seasoned race goers. No, it was the first time for most of us and the feeling of doing something different and possibly lining our pockets with gold was evident. BlindVoice had arranged the outing and those taking part were blind persons and helpers.

Suitably attired we were shown to a part of the grandstand reserved for us with bar and betting facilities of which we made full use.
 

For those who required them BlindVoice prepared copies of the race programme in Braille and for the others the lists of runners were read aloud by the helpers.

At the start of each race the keen ones went to the front to breathe the atmosphere and to follow the horse they had backed. Did we have any luck? George Glass did well to win some £75 and for once I was lucky to win £58.

Win or lose we all thoroughly enjoyed the day and returned to Stockton tired after a hard day’s gambling. For this our thanks are due to BlindVoice and to the owners of Sedgefield Racecourse where we were looked after royally.

Tom Barbour Thursday, 20 September 2007