Know Your North Pennines - What is it?
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“Know Your North Pennines” is a training programme for people working in the tourism industry in the North Pennines.
Through day-long themed training sessions the programme gives participants knowledge and understanding of the special qualities of the North Pennines and its people.
This knowledge and the enthusiasm for the area that goes with greater knowledge is a genuine asset for all participating businesses, and for the North Pennines as a whole.Staff will be able to share their knowledge with visitors, creating an excellent impression and giving greater enjoyment to guests.
"When I heard about the “Know Your North Pennines” course it seemed exactly what I needed. It has given me the opportunity to listen to some amazing people who have a wealth of local knowledge, not just the history but present life too. I’ve met some fascinating people, both the subject leaders and other participants. Whilst my new-found knowledge may not be complete and I still can’t always answer all my guests’ questions – I now know someone who can!” - Pauline Elliott, Ninebanks Youth Hostel. |
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“Know Your North Pennines” is a training programme run during the winter for tourism operators living and working in the North Pennines.
Each day-long session concentrates on one aspect of the special qualities of the North Pennines, for example lead mining, hay meadows or birds of prey. The sessions are a mixture of talks and outdoor sessions.
Typically a day will consist of talks in the morning, and an afternoon visit to see the subject in the field in the afternoon, each session being led by an expert in the topic.
The sessions are enjoyable and informative, giving participants a rich understanding of the North Pennines, its landscape, heritage and culture. “Know Your North Pennines” is run by Pennine Horizons.
The Know Your North Pennine Programme is funded by 'The Sustainable Development Programme' from the North Pennine AONB and administered by Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum. |
Know Your North Pennines is a great training programme for anyone working with visitors to the North Pennines.
 The next programme starts in 2012. Look out for news of our taster sessions – find out what it’s all about, and talk to people who have been on the previous course.
Know Your North Pennines gives you:
Greater knowledge and understanding of the unique qualities of our fantastic area;
- Some great days in the company of enthusiastic experts;
- Loads of background information and a folder of reference material;
- Access to a network of people working in sustainable tourism across the North Pennines; and
- quality mark which you will be able to use in your business.
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