Former Progressive Players Chairman Tess Clark has died.

Following a battle with illness it was announced with sadness that Tess Clark had died on Christmas Day 2008.

Tess served the Little Theatre in a number of positions since she joined in 1984.

Occasionally appearing on stage, Tess was also renowned for her artistic touch to set decorating particularly the painting of brick walls!  She also directed several productions, the most recent being 'Love me Slender' in October 2007.

Tess served as Chairman of the Progressive Players for two years and was also closely involved in the upkeep and organisation of the Theatre premises.

ANDREW SWALLOW reporting  31/12/2008