Discussions continue whilst achievements are celebrated

The TCC Foundation continues to have discussions with several organisations about the possibility of some aspects of the TCC's work being revived elsewhere after the Centre is closed by the University of Southampton on 31st October 2009.

Whilst continuing to make every effort to secure a future for the Centre's work, the Foundation's Trustees felt it would be very appropriate also to celebrate the TCC's huge achievements over the past 34 years. The Foundation therefore held a reception in London in June 2009, in the presence of our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal. The Clothworkers' Company (the TCC's most important supporter for all of the 34 years) generously allowed the Foundation to hold the reception in the Clothworkers' Hall. It was a memorable evening, as can be seen from the selection of images shown here. The speech by the Chairman of the TCC Foundation, The Marquess of Douro, is also attached here.

HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of the TCC Foundation, speaking at the reception to celebrate the TCC’s achievements held on June 24th 2009

MA Textile Conservation students (l to r) Madhura Wairkar, Liz Rose, Sarah Owens and Libby Thompson being presented to HRH The Princess Royal

MA Museums & Galleries Students (l to r) Sarah Lang, Sarah Unitt, Nikki Miles and Sacha Lee being presented to HRH The Princess Royal