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The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust’s support of the TIC has been made possible by a modest legacy left to them by a long-standing visitor to the islands. The Board of Trustees felt it appropriate and fitting to allocate a proportion to the running of the TIC when it was announced that its future could be under threat due to a lack of funding. In return, the Trust will enjoy a regular presence at the TIC, showcasing its work and seeking to engage visitors with Scilly’s amazing landscapes and nature.
“The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is delighted to be working with the Islands’ Partnership to keep the TIC open,” says Sarah Mason, Chief Executive, Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. “As the gateway to the islands, the TIC plays a crucial role to many visitors arriving on Scilly, signposting where they can go and what they can enjoy. The Trust also provides a vital role in their enjoyment and in the wider visitor economy, in particular maintaining and improving the islands’ landscapes, paths and beaches. This collaboration is therefore an excellent fit for us as we work to improve the visibility and understanding of Scilly’s unique environment and the work that the Trust does across the islands.”
“We are equally delighted that the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust has come forward to offer its support of Scilly’s visitor information services,” adds David Jackson, Executive Director, Islands’ Partnership. “The two organisations already have a close relationship – working together on events such as Walk Scilly and the Ötillö Swimrun World Series Qualifier – so it’s fantastic that the Trust has agreed to extend this by supporting our running of the TIC. They will undoubtedly add value to the fantastic service and invaluable advice, information and local knowledge our team already provide.”
“Thanks too to the Council’s continued licence to operate from Porthcressa Shelter, we’re now able to confidently look forward to another successful season,” he adds.
For the last two years, the TIC has been successfully operated by the Islands’ Partnership under contract to the Council of the Isles of Scilly which is set to end on 31st March. In the last year alone, the TIC welcomed over 45,000 visitors through its doors and fielded a further 7,500 enquiries via phone and email.
Upcoming Events
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Tue12Jan2016All dayIP office
There will be no formal training for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter this year; instead if you want some top tips and ideas on how to get started or progress with social media, come and see Amy, Sam or Carolyn at the Islands' Partnership office. We don't know everything, but we'll do our best to answer your questions (and if we can't we'll endeavour to find out the answers for you!)
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Tue26Jan2016Wed27Jan2016All dayLife Long Learning (next to Sports Hall)
Design and build your own Wordpress website, with maximised SEO capability and essential plug ins. This training is being delivered by an external supplier and, depending on numbers, will cost in the region of £120 and £150 per person. A non-refundable £30 deposit will be required at the time of booking. We also recommend those attending to also turn up to the "writing for websites" training session on Thursday 3rd December. This is complimentary for IP members and complementary to J January's course (!).
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Fri04Mar2016Sun06Mar2016All dayAcross Scilly
A pre-season clean and tidy up and beach cleans across the islands
The date has been been changed this year to coincide with "Clean for the Queen" campaign, being coordinated by Keep Britain Tidy in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday. (It was originally arranged for the weekend before Easter)
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A feast of walks across Scilly, and evening entertainment, to kick start the season. Now in its 11th year.
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Mon09May2016St Austell, Cornwall
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Wed11May201610am - 4pmEden Project, Cornwall
David, Carolyn and Amy will be there representing the IP and building relationships with potential suppliers and partners to businesses on Scilly
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Tue17May201611am-6pmWeslyan Chapel - TBC
Details on the Isles of Scilly Council website
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Tue24May201610am - 4pmIP Office
Come by and have a chat about how you can improve your business listing / advertising on the Visit Isles of Scilly website and make good use of the new live search by availability.
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Thu26May201610am - 4pmIP office
Come by and have a chat about how you can improve your business listing / advertising on the Visit Isles of Scilly website and make good use of the new live search by availability.
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Sat18Jun2016
100 teams of two swim and run across all the islands in one day.... a world cup qualifier!
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Thu08Dec201610am - 12 noonLifelong Learning Centre, St Mary's
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