New role for Ranvir

14 Dec 2018 10:52

PRESTON-born television presenter and journalist Ranvir Singh has been unveiled as the latest high-profile Lancashire Ambassador.

She follows city-born cricket legend and broadcaster Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff in the role, promoting the attractions of the county nationally and internationally.

Ranvir, pictured, said: "Whenever anyone asks me where I'm from, and that can mean they're asking either about my heritage or accent, my answer is always to proudly say 'I'm from Lancashire.'

"It's a huge part of my identity. I feel so connected with being Lancastrian, especially since I went to Lancaster University first and then to UCLan, and my first jobs in my career were in Blackpool and Blackburn.

"Even though my career has taken me away from Lancashire I can honestly say I've never felt the warmth, humour and straightforwardness in people anywhere else and nowhere else feels like home.

"I'm so pleased to be an ambassador for my home county and to lend my support in getting the word out about how much beauty there is to offer in this special part of the world."

Rachel McQueen, chief executive of Marketing Lancashire, said: "Ranvir is a wonderful champion of her home county and as chancellor of UCLan is also an incredible role model for so many young people set on careers in media and broadcast journalism.

"Ranvir's Lancashire roots and her position at the forefront of breaking news on Good Morning Britain make her an ideal ambassador and we're delighted she has agreed to support our ambitions to raise the profile of Lancashire."

Ranvir will support a small number of key events organised by Marketing Lancashire that will promote the county.

Freddie Flintoff launched the Lancashire Ambassador initiative at Samlesbury Hall, near Preston, in October.

Since then he has worked with Marketing Lancashire on a new short film; a rousing call to action to encourage business leaders across the county to work together to increase the national and international profile of Lancashire.

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