Joanna Lumley – Proud owner of “The Gurkha” by Artist John Palliser Dear John, What a marvellous painting and how proud I am to own it! a thousand thanks, and many congratulations on such a remarkable achievement. Actress Joanna Lumley 11-1-2012

Capital Growth project for a new centre called the North East Centre for Autism Based in Newton Aycliffe. This Centre will serve as a central hub from which they can offer support to children, young people and adults who have autism to get the best out of life” John & Melanie Palliser Patriot Art presenting a cheque to Liza Taylor at the Site of the New North East Centre for Autism in Newton Aycliffe The North East Autism Society.“Dear John Palliser On behalf of the Society, thank you for your support in nominating us as one of the beneficiaries for the Great North Arts and Culture Show, it was a fantastic event and it was a great opportunity for us to showcase the work of our students. Our service users came along to the event with their families, this was a big achievement for them as it was the first year our school has done GCSE level art.Thank you again for all your support.” Kind regards. Lisa Taylor Marketing & Promotions Officer NEAS.NEASNEAS