Appointment of new Chief Officer
Halsway Manor Society has appointed Sarah Knight as their new Chief
Officer.
Sarah has worked for 28 years in the arts and cultural
sector, including for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, the South Bank
Centre and at the Arts Council.
She holds a Masters degree in music
and her career has included teaching and performing professionally on
flute and piano.
On her appointment Sarah said "I am absolutely delighted to be joining
Halsway Manor at this developmental stage in its long history. As a
West Somerset resident I know of their popular folk dance weekends
and Halsway's tremendous importance to the British folk scene. I am
very much looking forward to working in such a beautiful building and
enhancing their national reputation further".
Dick Little, Chairman of Halsway Manor added "Sarah's appointment
marks an important milestone in the development of Halsway's work. We
want to open the doors to new and younger audiences and bring more
nationally-known folk artists to Somerset. We are
confident that Sarah's experience working at national and local levels
will help us to strengthen our links with the local community, build
on our successful programme of courses and create exciting times ahead
at Halsway" |
