Trustees

Richard has lived in Devizes for 17 years and in that time has been involved in a number of local  community activities. He worked initially in the travel industry and later merged this with an interest in the built environment sector running businesses for a number of well-known organisations, setting up new ventures and operating as a turn-around specialist.

Lorna has lived in Devizes for over 30 years. Born in Herefordshire, she has worked in the advertising and marketing world, in London agencies and latterly in Devizes as a creative thinker, copywriter and strategist. Raising a son in Devizes she appreciates the community in the town, and particularly the many artists – and the youth that is just waiting for an introduction to the arts.

Inna is originally from Ukraine and has been living in Devizes for more than 2 years since she fled from war in Ukraine with her 2 children. She is part of a small Ukrainian community here in the Devizes area and taking an active part in volunteering at events by DOCA and Rotary Devizes. Inna was working in the event and travel industry for 12 years in Ukraine, managing an NGO for medical tourism professionals and has significant experience in business events internationally.

Peter is a free lance Project Manager having worked in the Far East, Middle East and Europe for several international businesses such as BT, Toys R Us, Swiss Air, Mens Wearhouse, M&S and Alexandra in Operational and Commercial roles.  An ex mayor of Devizes, he is a town councillor and has lived in Devizes with his wife Chris and four children for over 35 years

Celia Imrie is an Olivier award-winning and Screen Actors Guild-nominated actress, a Variety magazine ‘Icon’ and Women in Film and Television ‘Lifetime Achievement award’ winner. As well as her acclaimed film, television and theatre work, she is also a Sunday Times best-selling author.  Much loved for her film roles, including The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel  film series, the Bridget Jones film series, Calendar Girls, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Finding Your Feet and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, she recently took on a darker role in Netflix’s Malevolent. Her other roles include independent feature Love Sarah, the fourth series of FX’s ‘perfect genius’  Better Things 

Martin Rea, also known as George, is a retired Solicitor of 35 years.  He has lived in Devizes for 7 years. He’s been involved with many community projects over the years, particularly Carnivals, and loves festivals. Martin’s priority is to bring the Arts to the whole community.  He’s an active member of Plot 35, and a number of other groups in the community. You’ll see him at Whissgigs supporting the Farmers Market and local musicians.