Why I joined the Z-arts board:

As a young person I was very lucky to have arts and culture on my doorstep, which changed my life. I also want the same for the young of Manchester and there is no better place to start than Z-arts.

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In my early acting career I shared the screen with Eric Cantona in a film, it was a memorable highlight as I am also a Manchester United fan.

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

Arts centres have brought joy to my life and I want to help Z-arts do the same for young people and families.

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I’m an amateur plane-spotter! In an alternative universe I might have worked in aviation. For now I have FlightRadar on my phone and I’m always using it to look up planes when I spot them in the sky.

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

My day job is a lawyer for a bank, so this was one way to hopefully help balance the scales!

Fun Fact:

I once stroked the world’s largest rabbit (in a work capacity).

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

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Why I joined the Z-arts board:

Every young person should have a Z-arts on their doorstep. I’m here to make sure this creative centre grows from strength to strength.

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My fear of sharks and deep water is that severe, I have to check swimming pools before going in.

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

I’m really passionate about how Z-arts nurtures creativity at every stage, from its youngest 2-year-old attendees to artists at the very start of their careers and beyond. It’s a real joy to be part of that journey and to help Z-arts grow even further as a trustee.

Fun Fact:

I love to perform, and my favourite kind of performance is stilt walking! I learnt 6-7 years ago for fun, and now it takes me around the country and sometimes internationally too to perform.

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

I was lucky enough to go to theatre club from an early age, so I am really passionate about the work Z-arts does in ensuring young people can access the arts. I’ve worked in fundraising across capital and revenue for over eight years, so am very excited to be supporting Z-arts as it starts to grow in this area!

Fun Fact:

I was once an extra on Waterloo Road!

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

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Why I joined the Z-arts board:

Experience of property management and maintenance enables me to assist Z-arts and visitors to use their space safely and efficiently.

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In my second year in senior school I won the music competition for my solo rendition of The Linden Tree. Is that so special? Yes; because the guest judge that year was Sir John Barbirolli!

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

Took advantage of the opportunity (as a local councillor) to support a much loved creative centre.

Fun Fact:

I’m an avid collector/builder of LEGO buildings.  I’m also a lover/collector of Trilby and fedora hats!

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

Seeing my daughter sing & dance here made me want to become a trustee – helping creativity make anything feel possible.

Fun Fact:

I’ve spent my life reporting for BBC News but started out as a local radio DJ and became, for one night only, a member of Black Lace when one of the band was taken ill. I’m proud to say I pushed pineapple and shook the tree.

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

I was lucky enough to grow up with Z-arts and it was so positive – I’d love to give that experience to others.

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I’m a makeup artist and my favourite colour to be painted is blue!

Why I joined the Z-arts board:

I saw the impact I had on children first hand and wanted to be a part of the team that organises this joy!

Fun Fact:

I have been rollerskating for years, and rollerskate to and from Uni!