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Visitors to a special open day at Fort Regent will be introduced to its new mascot, and he may look familiar.
Visitors to a special open day at Fort Regent will be introduced to its new mascot, and he may look familiar.
Humfrey the Lion, Fort Regent’s former mascot, is back, sporting gym clothes and muscles to complement Fort Regent’s primary focus as a sports and leisure centre.
Humfrey’s comeback coincides with Fort for All day. Taking place on Sunday 24th November 2013, Fort for All day will raise awareness of the variety of sporting clubs and associations that use Fort Regent. Around 40 clubs, associations and businesses will offer free taster sessions to show islanders the range of activities available at the venue.
Despite being back on island for less than a week, Humfrey has already been spotted having a cup of tea in the Fort Regent Piazza with centre manager, Jo Mousdale. Mrs Mousdale said: ‘Humfrey was a popular figure at Fort Regent and was well known around the island. Most recently, Humfrey has been spending time in the gym and has a new outfit, which is far more appropriate for Fort Regent’s focus on sporting activities. Fort for All day is a celebration of the sports clubs and activities that take place at the Fort, so we are delighted that Humfrey will be making his comeback for this special event.’
Fort for All will take place between 10am and 4pm and free parking will be provided. Entertainment will also be provided and extra cafes will be open to offer refreshments.
