Friends News Philip Stroud, Founder of the Friends Friends who have known Pallant House Gallery since its early days will have seen that Philip Stroud’s name is properly acknowledged on the new Board in Room 1 as Founder of the Friends. And it was, of course, the Friends with the Chichester District Council who founded the Gallery – uniquely reversing the usual situation where a society is formed to support an established Gallery. Dr.Betty Murray (District Councillor and former Principal of Bishop Otter College) is named on the board, together with others who made significant contributions in different ways to the development of the Gallery in the light of Dean Hussey’s wonderful gift - and which saved Pallant House itself. Philip Stroud was untiring in his efforts to back up Dean Hussey’s wish to see his collection displayed in Pallant House. He was a very popular citizen and knew an enormous number of people, virtually countrywide, who responded to his enthusiasm and were persuaded to contribute to this splendid idea, so many of them still loyally involved. New Membership Secretary We are pleased to announce that John Leslie will be taking over from Beth Funnell as Honorary Membership Secretary. Before his retirement two years ago John was a senior manager in the water industry. He moved to Chichester and, eager to get involved in local activities, he joined the Friends of Pallant House, Chichester Cathedral and the Festival Theatre. His other interests include music and fly fishing. The Friends will benefit from his considerable experience of organisation and management.
Sharing Our Mailing List We would like to be able to make our mailing list available to other arts organisations, such as the Chichester Festival Theatre, so that Friends could benefit from joint ventures. To do this we need your permission. Please let us know if you are happy for us to pass on your details to other similar organisations. You can do this by sending an email to friends@ pallant.org.uk or writing to us. We would not make our list generally available.
Michael Clark, Portrait of Philip Stroud, OBE Founder of the Friends of Pallant House, 1993/4, Pencil on paper, Bought & commissioned by the Friends of Pallant House and the Pallant House Gallery Trust (1994), © Michael Clark
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Chairman of Friends’ Events The Friends’ Executive Committee is looking for a new volunteer to succeed Jillie Moss who is stepping down in July to pursue other interests within the Gallery. The Chairman of Friends’ Events is responsible for devising and implementing a programme events of special interest to the Friends. This is an exciting and challenging position and would involve two or three days per week. If you would be interested in working with the Friends in this capacity please contact the Friends’ Office on 01243 770816 or email friendsevents@pallant.org.uk
Gift Membership Looking for a unique present? Why not give the gift of membership to Pallant House Gallery? Your friends will enjoy free entry to Pallant House Gallery and all exhibitions, free copies of the Magazine and early booking opportunities for Friends events, visits and talks. Call 01243 770815 today!