We are delighted that Tricia Basham was one of three finalists in the Heritage Crafts/March Volunteer of the Year Award 2022 at the prestigious awards ceremony held on 30 January 2023.
Tricia joined the Knitting & Crochet Guild in 2005 and has worked hard to support its aims ever since. She held the posts of Treasurer and Membership Secretary from 2013 to 2019, but in fact ran the Guild almost single-handedly during the period. Modestly she did not wish to be the Chair, although she held the position in all but name. Hers was a hands-on approach, which meant that Tricia tackled all roles within the Board and filled in wherever necessary. This was done quietly and with good humour, despite working at this almost full time for six years. By her continued presence in many areas, Tricia has allowed the Guild to endure and mature into what it is today. She has left us with a sound foundation.
Although Tricia has now stepped back from leading the Guild, she continues to support the Guild by heading the Collections Team which is responsible for the care and maintenance of our wonderful archive of crafted garments, artefacts and pattern library in Britannia Mill. Drop in at one of our Open Days and you may meet her!
About Heritage Crafts
Heritage Crafts is the advocacy body for traditional heritage crafts. Working in partnership with Government and key agencies, it provides a focus for craftspeople, groups, societies and guilds, as well as individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts skills, and works towards a healthy and sustainable framework for the future.
