Our AGM on 11 June saw members present say farewell to Gillis Burgess, who retired from the Board of Trustees after 41 years service.  Gillis cut a cake before sharing a cup of tea with friends.  We were also pleased to welcome three interesting speakers – Victoria Lenzoi Lee, Dr Pam Hirsch and Sarah Rhodes – who spared the time to tell us about working with the Design Council, the recent BBC programme “Shopgirls – the true story of life behind the counter” and collaborating with communities in Africa to design jewellery.

To read a full report on our AGM and the three presentations please visit the News items below.

Gillis Burgess cuts her farewell cake.

Victoria Lenzoi Lee (left) with Rosie Parr, Vice Chair of FfW

Sarah Rhodes (left) and Dr Pam Hirsch.