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'World First' for York's Minster Quarter

‘World First’ for local businesses and organisations as the Minster Quarter initiative re-launches, finds new headquarters and is the first business group to be part of innovative GAMBIT project.

When: Friday 23rd October at 12noon Where: Bedern Hall York (Photographers and reporters welcome)

York’s Minster Quarter has established a new base for the organisation’s administration at Bedern Hall York and is to spearhead a new project called GAMBIT, the working title of a ‘World First’ application that Science City York (part of Make it York) has been developing with Bosch, ARUP, Virtual Viewing and Fosse Games. It is a totally new APP that is set to transform how people interact and buy from business and enjoy their visitor experience in the City. The joint initiative is to be launched at Bedern Hall York on Friday 23rd October at 12noon.

The Minster Quarter was established in 2007 by retailers and attractions in the historic area that includes the most preserved elements of the City of York’s Roman origins, in order to highlight the many interesting and high quality establishments in this area of the City. “The Minster Quarter is historically, probably the most important part of the City with York Minster as its jewel and the establishment of the partnership at Bedern Hall provides an opportunity for visitors and local businesses and residents to come and learn more about the partnership and the area more easily than ever before. GAMBIT is set to transform the way visitors interact and we are delighted to be the first business group to be involved in the project.” comments Frank Wood, chairman of the Minster Quarter and Owner of Braithwaite Jewellers of Goodramgate.

The Minster Quarter initiative working with GAMBIT aims to refocus on new marketing activities in 2016 to take advantage of these developments, to raise awareness of the quality and variety of independent businesses available plus the important historic experiences available in the Minster Quarter. Included is a new historic trail about the Stonemasons and Freemasons in this part of the City that has been developed by Minster Quarter academic advisor Peter Goodchild.

In addition, Bedern Hall has now established a public opening programme to its private conference, weddings and special occasion bookings enabling people to make contact in person more easily.

Roger Lee who operates Bedern Hall on behalf of the Guilds of York said: “This is an excellent arrangement as it combines the roles of commerce, historic attractions and heritage in an area of the City that is often taken for granted and we aim to generate a new drive for visitors and local people to come and see and appreciate the many assets that the Minster Quarter has to offer.” -Ends – For more information please contact: John Gallery, Great Potential Tel: 07967 032623 Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk Notes for Editors: The Minster Quarter, with majestic York Minster at its core and mediaeval walls around its border is an area rich in architecture and steeped in history. It boasts an eclectic and unique mix of shops, world-renowned boutiques and professional businesses plus ancient churches, modern and traditional pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by John Gallery .