AN OSWESTRY-based tourism group has put a call out for volunteers in the Tourist Information Centre.
Oswestry Borderland Tourism (OBT) is a not-for-profit tourism group ran by, and is now appealing for volunteers to work in the Tourist Information Centre through this summer.
Launching the appeal, Lee Lucks, chairman of OBT, explained that this year, because of a reduction in funding and staff shortages, they are hoping that people will come forward who are willing to spend a few hours each week meeting with visitors and telling them all about Oswestry and The Borderlands.
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Lee said: “We are looking for people who have a love of Oswestry and some local knowledge and also some retail experience as they will be selling souvenirs, books and maps in the Tourist Information Centre.
“They will be encouraged to become an Oswestry Tourism Ambassador by completing our free online course and they will be working with our experienced Tourism Officers.”
The Tourist Information Centre is in Castle View, and is open three days each week, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Karen Pringle, senior tourism officer, said: “This year is particularly difficult for us and, without volunteers, we may have to consider closing the Tourist Information Centre.
“In 2020, we moved to Castle View and have seen a steady growth in the number of people visiting us.
“Although many visitors use the internet, we find our visitors love spending time with us, finding everything about Oswestry and browsing through the local souvenirs."
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If you think you could help, you can call The Tourist Information Centre (01691662753) and speak to Karen or for more information email: obt@visitoswestry.co.uk
Supported by Oswestry Town Council, the group promotes Oswestry and The Borderlands to new and returning visitors.
For further information on the Oswestry Tourism Ambassador Scheme, you can visit their website https://www.visitoswestry.co.uk/oswestry-ambassador/
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