Richmondshire District Council has paid tribute to its
team of dedicated volunteers, and two local attractions have
benefited as a direct result of their commitment and
knowledge.
37 volunteers, who help at Tourist Information Centres in the
District, and give guided walking tours of Richmond, were invited
to join staff at a ceremony in Swale House. Council Chairman,
Councillor Jill McMullon presented cheques totalling £584 to
representatives from The Richmondshire Museum and Georgian Theatre
Royal, on behalf of the volunteer guides who raise the money
through donations from their walking tours.
There are currently 10 independent volunteer guides giving
daytime and evening walking tours of Richmond throughout the
year. In addition, 27 volunteers give up their spare time to
assist the 13 Tourist Information Centre staff in Richmond and
Leyburn.
"I'm very pleased to be able to make this donation", says
Councillor McMullon. "Our volunteers are incredibly
knowledgeable and totally dedicated and their efforts have, once
again, benefited two popular local attractions, whilst supporting
the very important and vibrant local tourism economy.”
In the last 6 years, volunteers have donated more than £3700
to the museum and theatre.
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