Burgess becomes Project Manager at Culture Bridge North East

Culture Bridge North East (CBNE) has appointed MELANIE BURGESS  as its new Programme Manager.

Burgess started out as a Literacy Officer for the North East Regional Museums Hub. She worked as a primary school teacher for four years before returning to the cultural sector as CBNE area manager.

She led on the development of Local Cultural Education Partnerships in the North of Tyne area, the organisation said.