BRIGG FOLK TO ENJOY DAY AT THE RACES

Jump racing is back at Market Rasen Racecourse this weekend, which will interest many people in the Brigg area.

Lincolnshire's only racecourse is staging Armed Forces Family Race Day on Remembrance Sunday, 9 November.

There is free admission for members of the armed services on production of their ID.

As well as horse racing which has attracted horses from all the major training yards in Britain, there is also off-course entertainment for young and old alike, including a child-friendly assault course, a military vehicle display, Second World War memorabilia, a visit by military historian Andrew Robertshaw, fancy dress competitions and face painting.

The first race is off at 12.45pm, with the racecourse gates open two hours before.

Adult tickets for Market Rasen Races can be bought at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk or by telephone on 0844 579 3009.  Advance prices for 9 November, which are discounted, are: County £17.10; Tattersalls £12.60; Family £6.75.  Savings of up to 25% on on-the-day admission are available on advance purchases.  Accompanied children aged under 18 are admitted free of charge.

Market Rasen Racecourse is staging 21 jump racing meetings in 2014 and is a leading conference and events centre in the East Midlands.  More information is available at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk.