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Pier Volunteer Interviews – 2

Pier Volunteer Interview – Tony

Welcome to the second instalment of our Pier Volunteer Interviews, featuring our wonderful Clevedon Pier volunteers. These interviews share their stories and own take on what volunteering for our Pier means to them. 

Every month a new interview will be released. Make sure you stay updated when it is published!

 

 

Question 1- How Long Have You Been Volunteering for Clevedon Pier?

  • 8 years
 
 

Question 2- What Did You Do Before Volunteering for Clevedon Pier?

  • Before retiring, Tony worked as a mechanical engineer in the electricity generating industry in the East Country.
 
 

Question 3- Why Did You Become a Volunteer for Clevedon Pier?

  • Tony likes to stay active and looked for something useful and worthwhile to fill his spare time.
  • Liked the idea of taking part in restoring and maintaining the Pier for years to come.
 
 

Question 4- What Does Your Volunteering Involve?

  • Started working in the Tollhouse and giftshop, eventually branching out to any other jobs that were needed, including plank lifting before a storm, hobbling (tying up) the Waverly when visiting, participating in previous Christmas Grotto activities, and corporate beach cleans, to name a few!
  • Tony is the man behind our very popular gift magnets and keychains, made from recycled plank wood, that he creates at home in his garage (wow!)
 
 

Question 5- What Do You Enjoy Most About Volunteering?

  • Most sociable activity—working in the Tollhouse and gift shop
  • Most exhilarating- Hobbling (tying up the Waverly)
  • Most rewarding- Making the forever-in-demand authentic handmade magnets and keychains.
 
 

Question 6- What Are The Benefits of Being a Clevedon Pier Volunteer?

  • Tony loves helping to support the preservation of the Pier for future generations.
  • A great bunch of individuals to work with and a very social aspect to the role, both as a team and with visitors.
 
 

Question 7– What Interests You Most About Clevedon Pier?

  • As a retired engineer, Tony finds it fascinating that the legs of the Pier are made from recycled train tracks from Brunel’s railway. Recycling, Victorian-style!
 
 

Question 8- What Would You Say to Someone to Encourage Them To Become a Clevedon Pier Volunteer?

  • They are contributing to help support and maintain the Pier for future generations.
  • A variety of roles and jobs available, with plenty to go around suit everyone!
 
 

If you are interested and want to find out more about volunteering positions at Clevedon Pier, please email enquiries@clevedonpier.com or visit the link below: 

https://clevedonpier.co.uk/volunteering/

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