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Pushing the boundaries of play
In order to meet the challenge of getting children to play harder and longer it is important that that the play industry continues its move away from the monkey bar-and-swings approach to playground design. more

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29 Jul 2010

Celtic Wave scheme seeks 'cruise ambassadors'
Three Welsh port destinations - Anglesey, Milford Haven and Swansea - are looking to recruit new "ambassadors", as part of a wider initiative designed to attract more cruise ship passengers.

The €1.2m (£1m) Celtic Wave project, which was unveiled last year, has seen the three Welsh locations team up with the Irish Sea ports of Waterford, Dublin and Cork in a bid to boost their respective economies.

Local residents in the three participating Welsh areas are now being given an opportunity to train as Celtic Wave Tourist Guides, with a training course to be delivered by Llandrillo College over a 24-week period starting in October.

Funding for the course will be provided through the Interreg 4A Programme with European Regional Development Fund, with successful applicants set to gain an accredited 'green badge' qualification.

Celtic Wave project manager Sue Thomas said: "Those who complete the training programme will have a foundation in guiding, allowing them to become self-employed guides as well as ambassadors for their respective areas and the Welsh cruise ship industry."

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09 Sep 2010
New initiative to help boost Scottish tourism
A new £100,000 initiative has been launched by the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland in a bid to help boost standards across the nation's hospitality and tourism sectors. more

09 Sep 2010
BMF launches Walkfit classes in London
British Military Fitness (BMF), the outdoor fitness training provider, has launched new Walkfit classes at eight venues across London. more

08 Sep 2010
Summer 'surge' in leisure job opportunities
Employer demand for new workers within the UK leisure and tourism sector reached "record highs" during August, according to new figures released by recruitment firm Reed. more

08 Sep 2010
Plymouth Pavilions completes safety training
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