New Ross Ambassadors take to the streets
As part of the New Ross Christmas
community’s programme of events for the area this Xmas, the New Ross
Ambassadors Initiative has been launched.
The Ambassador programme is a new
initiative designed to help people who are visiting and shopping in New Ross
over the Christmas period.
Speaking after the launch and the training
evening, Cllr Michael Sheehan added that this pilot project will be great fun
for the people and the ambassadors themselves. Waterford and Wexford have this
service and I wanted to see if we could develop a similar initiative here in
town. I congratulate and commend the committee, especially all the volunteers
who have heard the call and responded.
The programme has a clear aim: to train
volunteers to walk through the town, assisting and informing people with any
information or issues they may have while shopping in New Ross. Driving this
project forward, Mark Deegan, Johnny Wall and all the committee have created a
enthusiastic group who will be the positive face of New Ross.
The Christmas Committee put out the call
for volunteers and the response was overwhelming. We had our first meeting and
set out the broad goals of the project and to engage volunteers to get involved
in our town this Christmas. Starting
next Saturday, there will be sets of Ambassadors hitting the streets from 12 to
4, with clearly identifiable sashes: on
hand to help shoppers and inform people of upcoming events and promotions.
The Ambassadors will play a key role in
creating a positive, welcoming environment this Xmas and I’m delighted that the
reception has been so positive and that the range of activities is expanding so
far. From assisting people to reading traditional stories with Craft Central,
the people of the town are really coming together to help their town this year.
Ambassadors
will be on hand to help anyone and will be working in partnership with
business and local chamber to ensure, people visiting New Ross will experience
a first rate time and that their time here with us is pleasurable and we build
a stronger community spirit. Should
anyone want to become an Ambassador, there are some spaces still
available; contact Michael Sheehan on
(087) 067 3647
Michael Sheehan
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