Crickhowell’s Clarence Hall is run by a Management Board of Directors, all of whom are volunteers.
Some have been involved with the Hall for more than 40 years. Others have joined from campaigns in the town, including the successful bid to win the title of Best High Street in Britain 2018.
The Town Council, High School, Civic Society, Volunteer Bureau, U3A, Archive Centre and performing arts are represented.
All our Directors bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the project and are supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.
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Dame Shân Legge-Bourke is President of The Clarence Hall. Her Great Grandfather, Sir Joseph Bailey, was present when Prince Albert laid the foundation stone and she was a regular childhood visitor to the cinema at the Hall. Dame Shân is a former Lord Lieutenant of Powys and is still a Member of the Royal Household. She brings with her a lifetime of experience and a wealth of contacts.
Dean Christy is a former Head of Corporate Governance in the City of London. He is the Managing Director of Corn Exchange Crickhowell Ltd, which raised £750,000 to buy and convert a former town centre pub to prevent it being turned into a national chain supermarket. The building was converted instead into shops for independent traders with flats above.
Mike is a retired Bank Manager who undertakes a number of voluntary roles within the community, with the aim of improving the facilities available to residents of the area. He currently works with Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau, Crickhowell Archive Centre, Crickhowell & District Community Partnership, Brookfields Volunteer Group and Crickhowell Pantomime. He is also a member of community choir, Phoenix Singers and Uskelele, a local Ukulele Group.
Duncan is a retired teacher who is very keen on community opportunity. In addition to being a Director & Trustee of the Clarence Hall, he is a Town Councillor and a member of the local Civic Society. Duncan works closely with a fellow Director to maintain the fabric and structure of the Clarence Hall building.
Ann is Secretary and our Bookings Director & Trustee. She is a retired primary school teacher and has been on the Hall committee since 1976!
John, who is our Treasurer, has wide-ranging experience in the professional services sector, having held senior finance and management positions in both legal and accountancy firms. Prior to moving to Crickhowell, John was Chief Operating Officer of one of the UK’s leading law firms. He now draws on his extensive expertise to assist local organisations with strategic and financial matters.
John Morris is a former Town and County Councillor for Crickhowell and runs a successful local business. He is Trustee of one of the Hall's key partners, Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau, and represents its interests on the Hall's Management Board.
Rebecca was formerly Director of Business Development at a central London law firm before returning home to Crickhowell several years ago. She currently works with a number of local organisations and societies on various marketing and communications projects. Rebecca is our Communications & Outcomes Director & Trustee and chair of the Hall's Fundraising Committee.
Dian, who has a wide range of experience in the performing arts, is our Events Director & Trustee. A former Director of Music at Crickhowell High School, Dian represents the interests of the School on the Hall's Management Board. She also chairs the Hall's Community Committee.
David, who is our Buildings Director & Trustee, is an expert cabinet maker and retired teacher. He also has extensive experience in the building trade. David is a committee member of one of the Hall's key partners, Crickhowell's U3A. He represents its interests on our Management Board and Community Committee.
Lesley brings a wealth of experience in theatre management to her role as our Lighting Director & Trustee. Having volunteered at the hall for many years and run the local pantomime for over two decades, she is well-versed in both the creative and technical aspects of production. Her expertise in lighting design ensures that both professional and amateur hirers receive the best possible technical support. Lesley is an active volunteer in the community and is a former Mayor of Crickhowell.
Having spent 28 years as a professional musician in the British Army, Jonathon is now an independent financial adviser. In his spare time, he continues his many musical activities, as Band Manager for Abergavenny Borough Band and Crickhowell Community Band and as Musical Director and Treasurer for Crickhowell District Players. Jonathon has performed at the Clarence Hall on numerous occasions and is keen to ensure that it remains an active part of the community for generations to come.
Originally from Tredegar, David has held senior management roles in multinational corporations and family-run businesses across the UK, USA and Germany. After returning to Wales, he established a marketing consultancy in 2006, which he runs with his wife and son. David has served as a councillor and Deputy Mayor of Crickhowell Town Council, as well as Governor and Chair of Governors at Crickhowell Primary School. He is currently Chair of Crickhowell and District Civic Society, reflecting his passion for Crickhowell, its heritage and its future.
Chloe is one of the Powys County Councillors for Crickhowell and is a council representative on the Hall's Management Board. Chloe owns and runs Natural Weigh, Wales' first zero waste shop and is the South Powys Food Partnership Coordinator.
Darren is a Town Councillor and was appointed by Crickhowell Town Council to be its representative on the Hall's Management Board. He owns and runs a successful bespoke joinery and carpentry business based in Crickhowell.