TURNTABLE FURNITURE
	Chairman's Report 2010/2011

The continued success of this extraordinary organisation, now in existence for nearly twenty years, highlights both the unrelenting pressure of modern urban life, but also the goodwill this evokes from so many sources. Homelessness and the problems of rehousing seem to rise inexorably year on year as social mobility increases. The current economic depression also weighs heavily on these issues.

But just as the desperate need for the trappings of basic homebuilding seems to grow daily, so does Exeter's willingness to do something about it. Donations of good serviceable furniture have largely kept pace with the growing number of referrals from local social agencies, and this is a very real practical demonstration of the kindness and generosity of the people of Exeter towards those in less favourable circumstances. We are most grateful to you all.

No less praiseworthy is the loyalty and teamwork of Turntable's own volunteers who continue, day by day, to shift huge quantities of furniture from one home to another. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude, as we do to Pam Rice, our inspirational manager, and to Pete Chowings her Deputy, who keeps the show on the road so successfully. It is a real privilege to be associated with them all.

Gordon Halliday

Chairman