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ABOUT US...

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The C&TA was established in 1989.  Through our activities members work to raise the profile of the textile heritage of Norwich and Norfolk.

​We work closely with the Norfolk Museums Service. Over £120,000 of C&TA funds has enabled the Museums Service to enrich and expand its collections and further develop visitor facilities.

We work collaboratively with many heritage and craft organisations to keep alive the skills and traditions of the textile industry today. We also seek to showcase the work of contemporary crafts people whose inspiration comes from our local heritage. 

We work with textile students at Norwich University of the Arts, running several competitions and awards to encourage and develop young designers and makers.

We encourage ecological sustainablility. 
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C&TA Mission Statement 
The C&TA is an independent charity seeking to promote the unique costume and textile heritage of Norwich and Norfolk and the collection of the Norfolk Museums Service.

The C&TA aims to advance the education of the public in the history and development of costumes and textiles and the history and development of the costume and textiles industries and trades in Norfolk and Norwich, in particular but not exclusively through:
 
a) the provision of public events, talks, displays and activities which promote a greater understanding of the history and manufacture of costumes and textiles in general;
 
b) the provision of financial and other assistance to support the presentation and development of the Norfolk Museums Service's costume and textile collection;
 
c) the promotion of research, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit;
 
d) the award of bursaries, prizes and grants to support students of textiles and fashion.

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Find out how to join the Costume and Textile Association 
C&TA Constitution

For a full copy of the 2022 Constitution click here.

Data Protection Policy

The C&TA needs to hold personal information about those who are members of the association for the purposes of;
  • collection of membership fees
  • notification to members of events being organised
  • contacts with volunteers who have offered to help with events and activities
  • sending out information about other events and activities the C&TA has been informed of
  • contact by committee members related to the general day today activities of the C&TA
  • other purposes related to the charitable aims of the organisation

​The legal base for holding this information is that consent has been given.

Members will be asked to confirm they are happy for us to hold their details for the above purposes and a full copy of the policy will be available on request.
Officers
President: Vanessa Trevelyan 

​Vice Presidents: Jean Smith, Derek James, Jeanne Southgate 
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Chair: Caroline Whiting
Vice Chair: Pippa Lacey
Secretary: Pauline White
Membership: Joy Evitt (interim)

Treasurer:  Eunice Warren
Events: Barbara Coe, Mandy Jackson
Zoom Events: Pippa Lacey, Prue Smith, Caroline Whiting
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Website: Caroline Whiting
Volunteer Coordinator:  Barbara Coe

Publicity and Archivist: Bernadette Bagg
NUA Coordinator: Stephen Worth

Social Media: Pippa Lacey
Press/PR: Caroline Whiting
Sales Admin: Deirdre Bailey
Non-committee roles:
Bursary Coordinator: tbc
Resource Collection: Isobel Auker, Stephen Shayler
Costume & Textile Association
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Shirehall, Market Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3JQ
Events tel: 01603 745766 
Email: [email protected]


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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • DONATIONS
    • MORE ABOUT DONATIONS
    • MISCELLANY
    • Miscellany 2022 Refs
    • Miscellany 2023 Refs
    • Miscellany 2024 Refs
    • VOLUNTEER
    • EMAIL NEWSLETTER
    • CONTACT US
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • APPLY HERE
    • MEMBERS ONLY
  • EVENTS
    • EVENTS IN PERSON
    • EVENTS ONLINE
  • NEWS
    • RECENT EVENTS
  • SHOP
  • NORWICH SHAWLS
    • SHAWL SHOW 2025
    • C&TA Exhibition 2024
    • PAMELA CLABBURN
    • HELEN HOYTE VIDEOS
    • Shawls Exhibition 2016
    • CORONA QUILT
  • GEOFFREY SQUIRE BURSARY
    • GSMB Application 2025
  • REFERENCES
  • LINKS
  • STUDY CENTRE
  • Norwich Textiles a Global Story
  • Colouring Book - Shawls