Thanks to Richard for sharing this great news with OnTheWight readers, Ed
Following its application in the spring to become an official Isle of Wight Tourist Information Point, Bembridge Community Library has successfully become the latest location to join the 15-strong voluntary Island-wide network of tourist centres.
Offering an extended range of literature covering Island attractions, events, guides and accommodation information, the community library has now consolidated its position as a local information hub for Bembridge.
Make the most of a stay
For anyone visiting or holidaying on the Isle of Wight, Tourist Information Points are designed to provide all the inspiration needed to make the most of a stay, and, in Bembridge, thanks to the library’s friendly volunteers, visitors will be helped to discover the best things to see and do, the best places to go and the easiest way to get there.
You can pick up bus timetables, the ever-popular annual Bembridge and St Helens’ Guide produced by the Bembridge Business Association, as well as leaflets and brochures covering the myriad tourist attractions on the Island, restaurants, accommodation choices and so much more.
Can now draw on wider resources
Supported by library management committee chairman Cllr Jonathan Bacon and lead volunteer Chris Brennan, library volunteers Richard Beet and Julie Hickman, who initiated the latest bid, were able to push the proposal to a successful conclusion.
Said Chris Brennan:
“The library was already fulfilling a valuable tourism role by stocking and distributing local information. Now, with official backing, we can draw on wider resources and provide the service Bembridge residents and visitors deserve.”
Opening hours
The new Bembridge Tourist Information Point’s opening hours mirror the current opening times for the library, namely Monday (0930-1230 and 1330-1630), Wednesday (0930-1230), Friday (0930-1230 and 1330-1630) and Saturday (0930-1230).
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