One of STOS' long standing members - Gill Hope - died this week.
Gill joined STOS in 1974 for 'Orpheus', and became a committee member in 1981 for 'White Horse Inn' and in 1985 - 1989 she shared the Publicity role with Wendy Shaw taking over that post in her own capacity in 1989 until 1997.
In 1997 She took over the Wardrobe Mistress post from Sue Holliday, and continued to assist in that role until this month.
During the 80's and 90's Gill also was involved in backstage scenery painting, designing etc., and appeared on stage regularly. Her latest roles were in The Baker's Wife, She Loves Me and the special concert for the reopening of the Crucible Theatre.
Gill was also insturmental along with other members of the Committee in talking to Robin Hardy and obtaining the rights for STOS to perform 'Winnie' in 1990.
She was also a member of Croft House Operatic Society for many years, and served on their social committee. Her long standing commitment to community theatre was recognised when STOS awarded Gill the NODA 40 year long standing award.
Gill had many talents and will be a great loss to STOS. Our thoughts are with David Streeter.
