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Sept 2023
Children's presenter George Webster to sign books on return to Washburn
Children's television presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant George Webster is to return to a heritage centre near Harrogate where he used to volunteer.
George volunteered as a teenager at Washburn Heritage Centre before rising to fame and becoming the first ever CBeebies presenter with Down's syndrome.
He will return for a question and answer session and sign copies of his new autobiography ‘This is Me!’.
The picture book aims to teach children that "each one of us is different, just like pebbles at the seaside".
George will talk about growing up and his rapid rise to success.
He spoke about Down's syndrome in a video for BBC Bitesize in 2021. He also competed in last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, and became an ambassador for the learning disability charity Mencap.
George volunteered at the centre when he was at school.
Washburn Heritage Centre was established in 2011 following an extension to Fewston Church and is used as a hub to promote the Washburn Valley.
It is run by volunteers who host frequent workshops, courses and talks, as well as a tea room on weekends.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 23, from 2pm – 4pm.
Children and adults are welcome and will be able to receive signed copies of George’s book.
Tickets start from £8.
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