Quarry open day attracts 2,000 people

More than 2,000 people visited a Hope Valley business during an open day held to celebrate their 85th birthday.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Sep 2014, 16:00 BST
People enjoy a tour of Hope Construction Materials' Hope Works as part of an open day held recently.People enjoy a tour of Hope Construction Materials' Hope Works as part of an open day held recently.
People enjoy a tour of Hope Construction Materials' Hope Works as part of an open day held recently.

Hope Construction Materials’ Hope Works hosted visitors from across the local area and beyond who enjoyed a closer look at the quarry and were also able to enjoy a steam train ride.

Children were entertained by stilt walkers, face painting and donkey rides.

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Ashley Bryan, Hope Construction Materials’ Industrial Director, said: “We were not lucky with the weather but despite this, the event was a big success and we are delighted so many people came along.”