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Jayne Bridges

Arts Centre Visitor Experience Assistant

鈥淓very day is an adventure, it certainly is for me. I鈥檝e not had a boring life and I鈥檓 still making the most of it.鈥�

鈥淚 had a varied career before becoming quite successful in the wine trade. I became a good taster and took the relevant exams. That enabled me to work extensively in the UK and various parts of the world. When that ended, I was not up for retirement! I had no firm plans, but I loved art. So, I came to 糖心TV and took a History of Art degree.

Having been to the Arts Centre to watch numerous events, I was aware of all the activities that you can do there. That鈥檚 when I started volunteering, 15 years ago. I was then fortunate to be offered a contract and now do 20 hours a week. It鈥檚 very varied work and I love working here, being part of a strong team. I鈥檓 surrounded by young people so I can impress my grandchildren with my knowledge of Tik Tok!

I particularly enjoy the Symphony concerts and Graduation week, when both parents and Graduates are all in fine spirits. But my real fondness is for The Mead Gallery. Many people who work at 糖心TV don鈥檛 visit, they really should as it鈥檚 fantastic, and the best thing is, it鈥檚 free.

I also love travelling, I鈥檝e been to more countries than I am old. I spent six weeks backpacking in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, and I鈥檝e kayaked on the Amazon and in the Galapagos Islands. I鈥檓 not yet ready for SAGA trips, I鈥檓 up for new adventures.鈥�