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Life After Moreton

Fiona Velarde née Wallace (OM 1973)

Together with her husband, Fiona Velarde has All artworks are available to view — and purchase
opened The Velarde Gallery in Kingsbridge, — online. Fiona’s commitment to the arts and her
Devon. The gallery focuses on contemporary art local creative community is a testament to the
and features an adjoining sculpture garden. spirit of lifelong learning and passion Moreton
inspires.
With four exhibitions held each year, the gallery
supports both established and emerging artists.

Fiona Walters (OM 1978)

Fiona Walters is currently Acting Chair of Devon
Opera, an organisation dedicated to giving
opportunities to emerging operatic talent and
engaging local communities through education.

Their recent production of La Bohème was a
great success and warmly supported by fellow
Old Moretonians Amanda Arthur and Louise
Waterfield (both OM 1978). Fiona’s work ensures
that opera remains vibrant, accessible, and
connected to the next generation.

Susan Eldred-Evans née Bromby (OM 1973)

After studying at UCL, Susan Eldred-Evans spent Having recently celebrated her 70th birthday,
many years in the classroom before continuing Susan is keen to reconnect with school friends
her educational journey as an online tutor, and suggests a reunion at Moreton on 27th
teaching pupils across the UK and abroad. September. She warmly encourages anyone
from her year group to get in touch — a perfect
opportunity to reflect, reunite, and relive
Now retired, she divides her time between
tutoring and family — including her son, a cherished memories.
surgeon at Guy’s Hospital, and another son
who lives in Japan, working as a filmmaker and
travelling the world.

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