FORMER CANAL & RIVER TRUST Chief Executive Richard Parry has become a Patron of the river championing Avon Navigation Trust. (ANT).
It telling that Solihull-based Richard, who’s credited with establishing the CRT as a much-respected national charity, is delighted to join a list of luminaries shining their light on a much older charity, which looks after the Warwickshire and Worcestershire Avon.
Richard, who, in the past, has worked closely with key ANT leaders Jack Hegarty, Clive Matthews and Roger Clay, explaining:
“It’s lovely to be asked to be a Patron. I’ve had a connection with, and a huge respect for, the Trust for a long time.
“I’ve always admired how well it has managed the river, which forms a key part of the inland waterways network, with such a small and dedicated resource.
“It’s an honour to be asked and I look forward to bringing my experience and perspective to help ANT to continue its great work.”
Tells Jack Hegarty, ANT Chairman:
“We are very pleased to welcome an chief executive of such stature as Richard on board.
“We have enjoyed a fruitful connection with him for some years, and very much appreciate being able to tap into his vast expertise.”
Richard joins a sparkling list of Patrons, including Digby Jones; Tony Hales CBE; Toyah Willcox and, until recently, the late Prunella Scales CBE, who served with husband Timothy West CBE.