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D’MOUTH AT WORK


Anna Gwillam Volunteer, Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre


How long have you been volunteering at the TIC? Four and a half years. Why do you give up your time to help visitors? For me it’s all about the people. They come from so many different counties and countries and I love chatting to them - you end up treating them as friends. I was in retail for 45 years so I have been dealing with the public for a long time. How many volunteers are there in total? There are 13 of us. What is the most commonly asked question? “Where is the nearest toilet?” has to be up there but we also get a lot of interest in the history of the town and the Newcomen Engine which is where I step in, because I’m also a regular volunteer at Dartmouth Museum. What is the weirdest question you have ever had? A man recently came in, told me he liked my lipstick and then left, so we do get a few odd occurrences! I’ve also had “What can I do with my dog on a wet day?” Actually we have so many dog-related enquiries we now sell a range of dog products in the centre including doggy soap! Do you have to travel far to come into work? A 100 yard walk. So very close indeed although, I must admit, I’m not always bang on time so sometimes it’s often more of a 100 yard gallop! Do you enjoy August? Yes I love it. We get so many families in here and it’s lovely seeing the children’s faces, so happy to be on holiday. They always want to know the best place to go crabbing, asking mum and dad for a bucket and bait. What are the down sides of summer? Well with nearly a thousand people through the door a day you have to keep things moving fast and, as I say, I love to talk! You can’t give everyone as much time as you’d like because, out the corner of your eye, you can see the next person waiting. That’s why more volunteers would be just great – please get in touch via www. dartmoutheverytime.co.uk You must know the local area inside out by now?


(Laughs) Oh yes, timetables, ferry trips, buses… you name it! I try and store a lot of information in my head so I don’t have to keep running to the cupboard for the paperwork. One of the perks is getting to go on some great little outings to places like Greenway, Sharpham and Woodlands. They want to make sure we know the places we are promoting but you wouldn’t catch me on one of those water slides - oh no - and I said ‘no’ to the


canoe trip too - I’d be straight in the water!


Hobbies? Not walking as you can see (pats her tummy!) although I have started swimming. Also I like the theatre, Dartmouth Players, history and cooking. Favourite film? Shrek, I’m going to see it in Plymouth soon.


Dogs or cats? Love both but can’t have either where I live.


Meal out or takeaway? Meal out. It’s nice to be pampered.


Walk or jump in the car? Walk every time, mainly because I don’t have a car or even a bike - I bought one once but just can’t stay on the things!


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