The Team behind Span Arts

People often ask who runs Span and we tell them that it’s mostly volunteers and it is. However some volunteers have greater input than others.
:: Trustees :: Employees :: Volunteers :: Members ::

The people who take ultimate responsibility, for managing both the charity and the company, are a diverse group of Pembrokeshire people who have a shared interest in ensuring that there is a series of high quality performances and workshops accessible to everyone. These folk are the directors and trustees who meet monthly to review the work done and plan for the future. These important volunteers put in numerous hours of skilled work to ensure Span stays on the right track, solvent and in business. In addition to the trustees, workers both paid and voluntary are involved with specific projects.

The range of music, theatre, dance, spoken word, puppetry etc., that Span promotes at the Queens Hall and other venues is extensive and tries to reflect the tastes and aspirations of Span members.

The Current Trustee/Directors

Ben Morris from Stepaside
Lesley Lanman from Narberth

Julia Phillips from Narberth
Maggie Moss from Cold Blow
Nicola Roguski from Clunderwen
Carol Frost from Narberth

Cathy Puddy Davies from Llanboidy

Mary Bell from Narberth

Dave Kerrison from Solva

Libby Taylor from Llandewi Velfry

Nicola Roguski
Nicola is a tireless worker for Span and is highly skilled in people management and accounting. She often staffs the box office at events.

Ben Morris
Brings a wealth of business experience and knowledge of government funded schemes. Regularly active in his role as a registered door supervisor.

Company Secretary:

Treasurer: Maggie Moss
A practising homoeopath – She manages the accounts with Nicola and supervises the day to day book-keeping done by the relevant employee.
Maggie is also a registered door supervisor and is seen frequently in this role at the Queens Hall.

Maggie Moss sits on the Queens Hall Trustees committee to liase and contribute to the running of the community venue.

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EMPLOYEES
Span has a changing number of paid workers depending on funding.
Co-ordinator: Declan Connolly - the constant presence dealing with promoters, artists, performers and venues, writing the marketing blurb and persuading all sorts of helpers to make the shows and workshops happen with style and efficiency. He is the invaluable bedrock of the day to day running of the organisation and brings with him extensive knowledge and expertise.

Office Administrator: Donna Harding Appointed in November 2005 Donna joined us to handle the telphone enquiries and keep the books. She works as a volunteer with Common Ground and has gained her masters degree and still chosen to work with us! We are very pleased to have her here as a bright and colourful presence.

We have recently, and reluctantly had to say goodbye to our fundraiser/workshop co-ordinator Tracy Williams, because the funding did not match our outgoings.

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VOLUNTEERS
Maggie Moss, Ben Morris, Lesley Lanman, Ann Phillips, Gus, and Julia Phillips are registered security personnel and regularly volunteer to supervise at events.
Jan Waite, Nicola Roguski, Dave Kerrison & Mary Bell often help in the box office.

Alec James, Brian Pratt Bertie Malpas and others all help with technicals and practical work on gigs.
Other Span members are likely to be called upon at any time for volunteer work at a particular event, especially workshops, the Plant Sale and festivals.
Volunteer’s contributions are greatly valued; without this extensive input Span would not be able to provide its’ unique programme of events for the wider Pembrokeshire community. If you would like to spend some time working on Arts projects please get in touch - we would love to have your help 01834 869323

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MEMBERS
Members are the backbone of the organisation, providing support, feedback and new ideas.
The annual fee is £15 per year. Members have the right to attend monthly meetings and vote at the AGM, they also get a discount on Span performances. Current membership stands at over 300 members.

We welcome suggestions from members regarding performances, workshops and projects and make huge efforts to fulfil requirements by bringing the performers requested to perform at The Queens Hall as well as providing workshops and outreach projects throughout Pembrokeshire.

By becoming a Span member, you are supporting our existence and ability to provide diverse arts programming, serving the needs of the whole community.
There is no obligation involved in becoming a member but it is an opportunity for your voice to be heard and you will know that you are supporting a genuine community arts initiative. We hold meetings on the last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Span building and all members are welcome to come and take part.

You can join us as a member and become part of this vibrant community organisation by Clicking Here to Sign up

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