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Since theme park giant Alton Towers reopened a few weeks ago, it's been bringing magic back to the lives of many.
Things are very different at the theme park now - with changes such as social distancing and compulsory face masks on rides - but park visitors aren't letting it dull their experience.
And now Alton Towers wants to give back to some of the people who have worked hard throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with the launch of its 'Big Merlin Thank You.
A total of 3,000 of the tickets will be divided equally across 30 different companies in the UK whose employees have continued to work throughout the pandemic.
These include:
Teachers via the ASCL
Royal Mail postal staff
Compass Group UK & Ireland - the UK’s largest food and support services company (who have been working in healthcare, education and defence as well as supporting key workers within business and industry sectors),
WHSmith (for their post office colleagues who provided vital postal and banking services on the high street and for their store colleagues across over 100 hospitals who served frontline NHS staff)
Council workers across the UK including refuse collectors
A range of the major high street supermarkets including Tesco
Food takeaway delivery companies
Check out their website for details
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If you're off to Alton Towers don't forget your mask 😷😄Escaping to the Alton Towers Resort this week? Please be aware that guests over the age of six are required to wear a face mask on select rides and attractions. Thank you for your cooperation as we help to keep you safe during your escape 🎢
For more info please visit our website: www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/coronavirus/
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Fantasy Wire Fairies – Wish Maker
Those of you who've stayed with us already will probably have noticed the beautiful sculpture that greets you, on your way to reception. What you won't have seen, of course, is how she's actually made. During lockdown, thanks to COVID-19 we've spent a lot of time...
Cycling The Manifold Valley
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Kingfishers and the Caldon Canal
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Alton Towers Roller Coaster Restaurant Review
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A History of Oakamoor & The Churnet Valley
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Why is There Money in Trees in Dovedale?
Money, they say, doesn't grow on trees. I have to tell you, that it most certainly does. Well, around here it does anyway. Before you all jump in your cars and descend on our green and pleasant bit of the country, let us explain. The money, in this case, coins, are...
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