Bon voyage to Sue Roberts July 21, 2020

Sue Roberts thoughtfully signalled her intention to step down as the Chair of Trustees at Martineau Gardens,  at last year’s AGM. We are all sad to see Sue go, as the organisation has benefitted so much under her stewardship.  Sue says of her six years with the Gardens: ”Martineau Gardens is a charity that I truly believe is a jewel in the city’s crown. Receiving the Queen’s Award  for Voluntary Service is a testament to the amazing work of our volunteers, staff and trustees and to the generosity of our supporters. 

I have very much enjoyed working with the trustees and with the Gardens’ fabulous staff team over this time.  We have seen some wonderful changes and the Gardens are looking more beautiful than ever. Our newly refurbished Pavilion has been a huge success, as has the Jo Malone London Courtyard Garden.  Bookings of the Gardens and of the Pavilion have grown significantly.  I am delighted that Tim Bruton, a fellow long-standing Trustee, has agreed to take on the role of Chair.  I know that post Covid-19, the Gardens will continue to go from strength to strength under the stewardship of Tim, Gill our CEO and the Gardens’ dedicated volunteers, staff and trustees.”

Pictured below, scenes from the Martineau Gardens Summer Garden Party, just one of Sue’s contributions to the Gardens. This annual fundraising event wouldn’t have happened without Sue’s tireless energy, dedication and passion for Martineau Gardens for which we appreciate her so much for.