The Poly
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The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Our Presidents
David Peters - Life President
Trustee 1985 - 1998
Chairman 1988 - 1998
President 1998 - 2005
Hon. Vice President 2005
Sally Robinson BEM - President
Sally Robinson is the founder of the award-winning Cornish theatre group Young Generation, whose productions of major musical shows have been staged at The Poly annually since 1982. Sally has a longstanding relationship with The Poly - including developing The Poly's programme of drama, dance and music in the 1990s when she was the programme director.
She was awarded the BEM in 2016 for services to Community Arts.
Anthony Phillips - Honorary Vice President
Anthony Phillips was born in Falmouth where he qualified as a solicitor. After briefly practicing in London, he read theology at King’s College, London. He obtained his PhD from Cambridge University. He was ordained in 1967 and was successively Dean, Chaplain and Fellow of Trinity Hall, Cambridge and Chaplain and Fellow of St. John’s College, Oxford. In 1986 he was appointed Headmaster of the King’s School, Canterbury.
Anthony Phillips has written a number of books both scholarly and popular as well as many articles and reviews. He has undertaken both broadcasting and television work and lectured both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Since retirement he has been engaged in charitable work particularly in education and the arts.
Pottery workshop: Beginner's Handbuilding
A six-week course giving you the perfect introduction to ceramics: learn the techniques of pinch pots, coil pots and...
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A two-day pop-up shop in The Poly's Main Gallery, selling pre-loved and up-cycled clothes for eco-conscious...
Find out morePottery workshop: Throwing
Learn the basics of pottery throwing in this six-week course - suitable for all abilities. ...
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