THE LOCAL residents' season ticket scheme for Morwellham Quay attracted 223 members in its first year, according to the director of the historic canal port and copper mine Peter Kenwright.

The scheme which enables local residents to visit Morwellham Quay as often as they like for a single annual charge was launched with the support of the Tavistock Times Gazette and East Cornwall Times. Mr Kenwright thanked the newspapers for their help.

The annual membership fee was set at £10 for adults, £8 for seniors and students and £7 for children, with a family ticket available for £30.

Mr Kenwright is seeking volunteers to help with maintenance work and other jobs over the winter.