1 June 2011

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TOWN Clerk Chris Rolley was presented with a painting when he retired after 25 years in office.

His staff chose to give him a portrait of East Court by artist Bill Glenister of the South East School of Art which runs classes at the Grade II listed mansion.

The painting shows a rear view of the 18th century building featuring the newly-named Rolley Terrace and Chris’s former office on the middle floor.

"I’m absolutely delighted," said Chris, who then pedalled off into retirement on a four day bike ride with friends.

* Work by two of the tutors from the South East School of Art is featured in an exhibition at the Ashdown Forest Visitors Centre at Wych Cross until the end of July. Opening times are 2pm to 5pm on weekdays, and 11am until 5pm at weekends.