We are delighted with our new champion, Dame Joan Bakewell, who was born and educated in Stockport. She is one of the country’s foremost journalists and broadcasters and was awarded a life peerage in 2010. She has a special interest in the arts and the elderly, and said:
“I am delighted to give High Peak Community Arts my support. Their work is so thoroughly worthwhile and their zeal for their projects exactly what is needed. I hope they go from strength to strength.”
This is a fantastic way to celebrate our 35th year of working with those who have least access to arts and culture, the hard to reach and isolated individuals and groups in the community.
Dawn Bryan, our Chair of Trustees said :
“We are delighted to have such a patron. It is a real boost to all our workers and those who continue to benefit from our projects. It’s a lovely way to celebrate our 35 years and we are very grateful to Dame Joan for her support and encouragement”
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