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November 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Don’t miss this very special Business Talk as Ian Farrar interviews Ray Spencer ahead of Ray’s retirement next year. Join us for from 5.00pm, and stay on afterwards for drinks, networking and pizza. The live-stream will take place from 5.30pm – 6.30pm and this can be watched on the Invest South Tyneside website and social media channels.
Last year the prestigious Freedom of the Borough was conferred to Ray Spencer MBE in recognition of his eminent service and outstanding contribution to the cultural and civic life of South Tyneside residents.
Ray has spent over 20 years promoting and championing South Tyneside’s performing arts and culture sector, raising the profile of the Borough as a visitor destination and playing a key role in multi-agency work aimed at improving the lives of people across South Tyneside.
In this Business Talk, and ahead of Ray’s forthcoming retirement we will hear about his career, his role as executive director at the Customs House and the legacy he will leave behind.
The Honorary Freedom of the Borough was conferred at a specially convened Extraordinary Meeting of Borough Council last year. Councillor Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, said:
“In his act as Tommy the Trumpeter, which spanned 25 years, and his brilliantly creative stage characters, Ray has brought so much joy to generations of South Tyneside residents. He continues to be a well-known and much-loved community figure and a fantastic advocate for culture and arts across the Borough”.
“We are delighted to be able to confer this rare award and lasting tribute to Ray for all he has done for the people of South Tyneside.”
The live-stream of this Business Talk can be viewed on the Invest South Tyneside website and social media channels for those not attending.
Please book places to attend the Business Talk via Event Brite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-talk-ray-spencer-mbe-executive-director-of-the-customs-house-tickets-739976939947?aff=oddtdtcreator
