Wiltshire Creative has announced the appointment of Sarah Gregson as the new Take Part Director. Gregson joins from Salisbury City Council, where she served as Head of Community Services.
Additionally, Wiltshire Creative has welcomed Dave Chapell, Nick Humby, Rosemary Macdonald, Roisin McCay-Hines, and Birthe Mester to its Board of Trustees.
Sarah Gregson expressed her excitement, stating, “I am delighted to be joining the team at Wiltshire Creative! This role felt like the perfect opportunity for me to bring together every aspect of my career to this point and to work to make our local and cultural communities happier, healthier and more creative, every day. I have had the pleasure of working alongside the Take Part team on various projects over the last 6 years and I can’t wait to work to build on their skills and ideas. Many people are unaware of the incredible work they do, and I look forward to shouting proudly about the impacts the arts, and the team, have on children and adults alike.”
Rosa Corbishley, Executive Director of Wiltshire Creative, commented, “Sarah brings a huge skill set to Wiltshire Creative, with her background in producing theatre, community projects and education settings. Wiltshire Creative’s Take Part programme reaches 15,000 people every year across the region, and we can’t wait for Sarah to bring her enthusiasm and her talents to enable our Take Part projects to grow, to transform more lives and to give more joy to the people of Wiltshire and Salisbury.”
Gregson brings extensive strategic leadership experience in engagement, having worked as Head of Community Services at Salisbury City Council. She has also held positions as Community Curator for Salisbury and Wiltshire Museums, and Learning and Participation Manager at Corn Exchange Newbury.
The new trustees bring a wealth of experience from various fields. Dave Chapell has a background in the construction industry, Nick Humby is a retired accountant with significant roles in TV, sport, and theatre, and Rosemary Macdonald has been a long-standing supporter of Wiltshire Creative. Roisin McCay-Hines is a freelance director and playwright, and Birthe Mester is a board-level advisor and thought leader.
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