‘GoRacingGreen’ Room a collaboration with mental health campaigner Debbie Matthews and other tracks may follow suit
Well done to Nottingham racecourse, which becomes the first British track to open a ‘safe space’ facility for racegoers living with poor mental health. This is a result of the profile given to the issue in recent months by Debbie Matthews, a tourism consultant who has become an expert on the subject while dealing with her own anxiety disorder over the years.
Nottingham says it is “is thrilled to be the first racecourse to support Debbie and the #GoRacingGreen community”. One of its bars has been converted into ‘The #GoRacingGreen Room’, “a safe and quiet space for anyone who needs to seek respite during a race day”, sited just inside the entrance and, I’m told, well signed.
Written by Chris Cook
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/apr/30/talking-horses-nottingham-opens-first-safe-space-at-a-british-track under the title “Talking Horses: Nottingham opens first safe space at a British track”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
