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Sherwood & the Dukeries Tourism Group

 

                                               

Sherwood & the Dukeries Tourism Group 

 

                    Notes from meetring held 26^th September 2006

 

 

Apologies received from. Chris Daniels, Joan Brown, June Ibbotson, Janet Carr,        Janet Easom, Pam. Barnsdale.

 

 

There were 11 attendees at the meeting.

 

Matters arising.

 

Chris Daniels had asked that the following items be raised.

 

1. The Group web site is attracting a lot of traffic with 45,000 hits per month in both July and August
2. Pillow Tax. This has been mentioned in recent news reports, is any further information available.

From discussions among those present it would appear that the proposals were for a 10% tax on every bed let by any establishment offering accommodation. It does not appear to have proceeded beyond the proposal stage. We will keep you informed if more information is gleaned.

 

Helen Sissons of Experience Nottinghamshire gave a comprehensive update on their current and planned activities. A great deal of emphasis is being placed on the development of the Robin Hood theme over the next two years. Current activities are planned to coincide with the television series that is imminent.

Helen gave much more information than can be reported verbatim in this summary. Please visit the E.N. web site for full details.

 

Barry Bowles reported that he had recently been interviewed on Trax FM radio where he was able to talk about the Living Legends programme and the debate regarding the true origins of Robin Hood. Further information can be found on the Bassetlaw web site.

 

Sandra Withington reported that the Bassetlaw Guide will be reprinted and should be available by January 2007. There will also be an update of the Bassetlaw web site.

Robin Hood airport is opening up new destinations and is concentrating on developing business routes. Wizz Air is flying to Poland with a target of 6 flights per week. In about 11 weeks flights will commence to Islamabad and in May 2007 flights to Toronto are scheduled with a target fare of £75.00 + taxes.

A( non manned) visitor point is expected to be operational at the airport by January 2007. It has been funded by Experience Nottinghamshire.

 

Three free courses have been organised by Sandra and are on offer to S&DTG members.

The subjects are: - Basic Food Hygiene, Marketing and a visit to see the operational side of Robin Hood Airport.  The dates are the 7^th, 8^th & 9^th November and will run from 11.00a.m. until 6.00p.m. Please contact Sandra a.s.a.p.to book a place on any of the sessions.

 

A discussion was held on the future of the meetings, venues, date and time of meetings.

It was generally agreed that, although attendances at meetings were not high (for many reasons that have been debated before) it was worth continuing. The regular attendees felt that there is a benefit from regular contact. The Chairman expressed his concern that the representatives from Experience Nottinghamshire, Barry Bowles and Sandra Withington all gave up their own time to address a small but very appreciative audience. All three expressed their willingness to continue to attend, for which we are very grateful.

It was agreed that the meetings should continue to be held on the 4^th Tuesday of alternate months. We will try to find an alternative venue that is more central for the next meeting. If this does not generate an increased attendance we will revert to the Chequers for subsequent meetings.

 

There was some discussion on how to promote the Group to tourism related businesses in North Nottinghamshire that may not be aware of our existence. Sandra offered to investigate whether there were any business listings that might identify potential new members.

 

The next meeting of the Group is scheduled for Tuesday 28^th. November. Venue T.B.A.

 

 

Geoff. Ruffell

 

Chairman.