A CHARITY is hoping to raise deaf awareness among staff at tourist attractions in York tomorrow while giving youngsters all the fun of a treasure hunt.

Young members of the Lollipop charity will be visiting some of the main attractions to ask them to display some Lollipop deaf awareness posters in staff areas, containing good practice tips. “Reading and remembering just a handful of the many useful tips will enable staff to help deaf and hearing impaired visitors greatly,” said a spokeswoman for the charity, which brings families of children and young people with hearing loss together through regular free social activities and gatherings.

She said youngsters would also take part in a kind of treasure hunt at attractions, including Barley Hall, the Castle Museum, Jorvik, the Treasurer’s House and the Minster, working in teams to search for a particular area or item and taking a photograph. “This is an opportunity for members to get creative, use their imagination and have a lot of fun,” she said.

“Points and prizes will be awarded for their achievements.

“Lollipop will have a base in St Sampson Square from 11am to 5pm. Anyone interested in becoming a Lollipop member is welcome to come along and enquire on the day. “Membership is free and open to children and young people with any degree of hearing loss aged up to 19 and living in the York and North Yorkshire area.”