Unpaid carers to get exclusive discounts from M&D's to mark National Carers Week
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is celebrating National Carers Week by offering exclusive discounts to unpaid carers in recognition of the huge amount work that they do.
Carers Week runs June 9 to 15. It is estimated that the UK has more than six million unpaid family and friend carers.
On the weekend of June 14 and 15 carers who visit Scotland's Theme Park and identify themselves as an unpaid carer or young carer will receive exclusive discounts including
Buy one wristband/wristband package and the Carer goes free
Buy one entry to Amazonia and the Carer goes free
Buy one entry to Devil's Island Adventure Golf and the Carer goes free
Buy one game of bowling and the Carer goes free
Buy one Walk the Plank and the Carer go free
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M&D's director Jensen Taylor Connelly said: 'We have many carers visit us throughout the year on days out and where possible we always support them as the work they do is so valuable.
'Raising awareness during Carers Week seems only appropriate as it's an ongoing challenge for many families and hopefully this initiative will do just that.'
Located next to Strathclyde Country Park, M&D's is one of Scotland's top visitor attractions.
The Theme Park features thrill rides and family rides, as well as a host of activities, for all age groups.
Special features include Amazonia, a temperature controlled tropical hot house of exotic plants and animals, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play.
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