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Tourism’s £142m benefit post-Covid STAYCATIONS WILL BOOST RUTLAND AND STAMFORD’S ECONOMY POST-COVID... RUTLAND & STAMFORD The area’s tourism service, Discover Rutland, says that with tourism providing a £142m income and employing 1,800 people – together with the likelihood that ‘staycations’ will be popular in 2021 – will help to benefit Stamford and Rutland’s economy, post-Covid. Chairman of the group, Jason Allen, who owns The Fox pub in North Luffenham and The Paddock campsite overlooking Rutland Water said: “There have been quite a few mixed messages from the Government over the last couple of weeks as to whether or not tourism businesses will be allowed to reopen in the spring and summer.” “In 2019, the county attracted just shy of 2,000,000 tourists, which many of the shops, pubs and attractions rely on throughout the year. As a rural county, Rutland is the ideal spot for a socially
distanced staycation. We’ve got some exciting plans for the season ahead, including wider promotion of a new Rutland Food & Drink Map.” “The lower cases in Rutland are testament to the
Transforming behaviour... SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED BY WOOD GREEN HAVE HELPED 1,000s OF PET OWNERS
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hard work and measures businesses in the county have put in place to protect residents in the last year.” Tourism businesses are likely to benefit from public reluctance to venture abroad
this summer, and as a result, it’s likely that many will instead want to visit the UK’s tourist hotspots like Devon & Cornwall, The Lakes, Cotswolds and of course, Rutland & Stamford. n
CAMBRIDGESHIRE Going beyond the rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs, cats and small animals, Wood Green, The Animals Charity, is also able to help people resolve any pet-related queries or concerns. These come in many different shapes and sizes, like one distressed dog owner who called Wood Green’s Pet Support team after her puppy, a Border Collie called Mabel, had bitten her vet through fear. As a first step to address the situation, Mabel joined one of Wood Green’s puppy training courses and the owner was given tailored
advice to continue the training at home. Sue Ketland, an experienced Dog Behaviour & Training Specialist at Wood Green, arranged a series of free one-to-one sessions with Mabel and her owner at a local nature reserve. Over this 10-week period, Mabel slowly learned to meet people and other dogs – including Sue’s dog, Reef (pictured). If you are struggling with any pet-related issue, contact Wood Green, for advice, behavioural support or even financial support. n Call 0300 303 9333 or visit www.woodgreen.org.uk.
