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21 February is
The International Tourist Guide Day (ITGD), which has taken place for the last 13 years, is a day when the general public is invited to sample the work of properly trained tourist guides by participating in all manner of walks, talks and tours, completely free of charge.
ITGD was devised at the 1987 summit of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations as a way of raising the profile of the guiding profession. It is now marked by almost 50 professional guide associations around the world.
In the UK, Tourist Board Registered (Blue Badge) guides in many areas marked the day in two ways:Firstly, by organising special days out for many particularly deserving groups, including the elderly and people with special needs.
These excursions are made possible through the generosity of coach companies who donate their vehicles, and various museums and galleries who support the day by waiving entrance fees.Secondly, by putting on an extensive programme of public tours and events in towns, cities and villages around the country.
All tours will take place on 21st February, unless otherwise stated.
Co-ordinators for 2004 are
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For events outside London |
| Roger Bailey |
Tel: 024-7669 1212
Fax: 024-7669 1212
E-mail: bluebadgeitgd@aol.com |
| Events in London |
| Eileen Cox |
Tel: 020-8444 7866
E-mail: eileencox@freeuk.com |
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| Ali Bennett |
Tel: 020-8677 0749.
Fax: 020-7787 0449
E-mail: alipal@btinternet.com |
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Mehmet Ahmet
Office Manager |
The Guild House,
52d Borough High Street,
London SE1 1XN
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