David who is a 22 year old cycling enthusiast is travelling alone and unsupported for a month in order to raise money to help Jonjo continue to live as normally and independently as he can.  David said “I love adventure type holidays so it seemed like a really good idea.  I considered a few options like driving a banger car to Russia but when I discussed them with my Dad we decided they are too easy”

David is travelling to Cherbourg to start his adventure on the 1st May 2015 and would greatly appreciate any sponsorship for the cycle. He has a fundraising page on www.fundrazr.com which can be found by searching “Cycling for Jonjo Bright”.  David can also be contacted through Facebook for more information.

Click here to view our fundraising page for more information…

Boxing Day at Down Royal is the other great Christmas tradition and has become a firm favourite for both families and racing enthusiasts alike. This year Down Royal is proud to be running the Boxing Day Race Meeting in support of the Jonjo Bright Trust.

There will be a collection at the turnstiles and a specific hospitality package available for those wishing to support the Trust. The seven strong racecard provides an opportunity to wrap up warm and beat the ‘Boxing Day Blues’ with some top quality National Hunt racing. Our gates open 11.00am with the first race kicking off at 12.25pm (approx.) and the last at 3.30pm (approx.). Concession admission is £10 and children under 16 receive free admission. Entrance tickets will always be available at the turnstiles on the day. For further information on the fantastic work done by the Jonjo Bright Trust or to make a donation please go to http://www.jonjobrighttrust.com/
Premium Entrance Package – £17

This includes your entrance to the racecourse and admission to the immensely popular Beef or Salmon Suite where you can enjoy a private bar, food outlets, balcony and views over the finishing straight.
Places for this package are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact the office on 02892 621 256 or book online at http://www.downroyal.com/fixtures/details/?id=52
Down Royal Hospitality
Hospitality will be hosted in the Moscow Flyer Suite, seating 130 guests, this suite has CCTV, Tote betting, private pay bar and direct access onto the viewing area of the grandstand. It also boasts a new balcony on the rear of the suite which has fantastic views over the Parade Ring. The package includes the following:
• Entrance
• Premier Enclosure Badge
• Racecard
• Three course meal with tea and coffee
• Guest Tipster
• Tote betting to your table.

The price is £70 per person, tables can accommodate up to 12 people and bookings for smaller or larger parties are welcome.

Hospitality Package in Support of the Jonjo Bright Trust
This package is £65 per person, for more information on this or to book the hospitality in support of the Jonjo Bright Trust, please contact the office on 028 92621256.

Contact the office on 02892 621 256 or book online at http://www.downroyal.com/fixtures/details/?id=52

Anne-Marie McKinty (Jonjo Bright’s Sister), Averil and Glenn Knipe (Winners of the Raffle), John Bright (Jonjo’s father) and Barclay Communications’ jockey Emily Jane Cloke

On Friday 31^st of May Barclay Communications raised over seven thousand pounds for the Jonjo Bright Trust at the tenth annual Barclay Communications’ Race Evening.

The Jonjo Bright Trust was set up when 19 year old aspiring amateur jockey, Jonjo Bright was left paralysed after a point-to-point fall on the 2^nd March 2013.

To support the Trust the local business mobile, landline, IT, app and web design company organised charity collections, a raffle and auction at their biggest event of the year, which was held at Down Royal Racecourse.

Britt Megahey, Managing Director of Barclay Communications explains why supporting the Trust was so important to them, “We were all shocked when we heard what happened to local jockey Jonjo Bright, as keen horse enthusiasts ourselves we were strongly drawn to the Trust and everything we raised will go towards helping Jonjo live the most independent life possible.”

Attended by over 3,500 race goers and influential Northern Ireland business people the Jonjo Bright Trust was a cause close to the heart of everyone who attended the Barclay Communications’ Race Evening, from general race goers to jockeys and owners.

Barclays’ private suite also played host to 500 top guests including Dennisons Commercials, Bryson House, Tughans, Value Cabs, O2 and Nokia, to name a few.

Robert and Kerry Patton, Jonjos Uncle and Aunt from Old Mill Saddlery

Laying on the VIP treatment, Barclay Communications pampered their guests with dinner, Champagne, massages, a caricaturist, live music, as well as a top racing spectacle.

The suite also raffled off a table of ten for Down Royal’s September race evening, which was drawn by Jonjo’s father, John Bright.

Raffle winner, Avril Knipe then kindly donated the prize for auction, which went for £2,700 to the successful highest bidder Richard Watson, bringing the total amount raised at the event to £7,262.18.