Clare Balding opens new state-of-the-art library at Newmarket Academy
Broadcaster and writer Clare Balding has been at Newmarket Academy opening their new state-of-the-art library.
The library has been funded by Godolphin founder Sheikh Mohammed and contains 15,000 books, more than double the number recommended in schools
It comes at a time when some schools are reducing or even closing their libraries.
The Academy will be celebrating its opening with a morning of literacy fun and games, involving six other local schools.
Clare also said that she was excited to start some new ventures, hoping to write a book about women in sport that children can enjoy, and also announcing that she will soon be the first female President of the Rugby Football league.
Watch Tanya Mercer's full interview with Clare here: