New noticeboard unveiled at Oliver’s Mount opening ceremony

The Friends of Oliver’s Mount have celebrated the installation of a brand-new noticeboard.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Friends committee, as well as representatives from North Yorkshire Council, the Royal British Legion and other supporters who have helped make the project possible.

Representatives from the Friends of Oliver’s Mount and supporting organisations gather to celebrate the opening of the new noticeboard. Seated (left to right): Mick Couzens and Guy Smith. Back row (left to right): Caroline, John Trevor and his wife Adrienne, Cllr Rich Maw and North Yorkshire Council Parks staff.

placeholder image — Representatives from the Friends of Oliver’s Mount and supporting organisations gather to celebrate the opening of the new noticeboard. Seated (left to right): Mick Couzens and Guy Smith. Back row (left to right): Caroline, John Trevor and his wife Adrienne, Cllr Rich Maw and North Yorkshire Council Parks staff.

The new noticeboard, which will help keep visitors informed about activities and developments at Oliver’s Mount, was made by local craftsman John and funded through a combination of contributions from Cllr Rich Maw’s Locality Budget and a generous donation from Andy Hayes, race director at Oliver’s Mount.

Guy Smith, chair of the Friends, officially opened the noticeboard by cutting the ribbon, before everyone enjoyed a picnic overlooking the spectacular views of Scarborough.

Mick Couzens, voluntary Secretary and organiser of the opening ceremony, said: “It was good to see different people and the various organisations being represented.

“These included Tom and Ros Fox from the Royal British Legion, North Yorkshire Council’s parks manager and a member of his staff, John Trevor who made the noticeboard, Cllr Rich Maw, plus Guy Smith, the Friends chair, and Caroline, a committee member.

“The opening ceremony was a huge success, with Guy cutting the ribbon and a picnic enjoyed by everyone with spectacular views of Scarborough.

“Thanks to Cllr Maw for providing money from his Locality Budget, plus Andy, the race director, for providing us with a kind donation to pay for the noticeboard.”

The Friends of Oliver’s Mount hope the new noticeboard will provide a useful point of information for visitors and help strengthen the links between the various organisations and individuals who care about the much-loved local landmark.