OVERSEAS Quarterly journal of the ROSL Issue 4, December 2013-February 2014 City of the future A family of nations Portraits of a club Art on the Southbank From pop-up venues to Why strengthening View the full collection ROSL artists discuss a Cardboard Cathedral, connections within the of ROSL portraits, their work, with Christchurch’s Commonwealth is vital. with paintings of Lord stunning pictures from inspirational recovery A five-page Focus Luce and The Queen the scholars’ exhibition 14448 Steinway Overseas mag ad_Layout 1 03/10/2013 14:15 Page 1 OVERSEAS OVERSEAS ISSUE 4 December 2013-February 2014 The Royal Over-Seas League is a self-funded Commonwealth organisation that offers clubhouse facilities to members, organises Commonwealth art and music competitions and develops joint welfare projects with specific countries. Overseas editorial team 5 18 Editor Ms Miranda Moore Deputy Editor Ms Christine Wilde: © Jules Lawrence +44 (0)20 7408 0214 x205;
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[email protected] Editor’s letter . 4 As he retires as Scottish Development Officer, Royal Over-Seas League James Wilkie looks back at 21 years of service Incorporated by Royal Charter Patron Her Majesty The Queen Scholars on show . 18 Vice-Patron Her Royal Highness World Princess Alexandra KG GCVO ROSL visual arts scholars explain the inspiration President The Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG GCVO DL Our place in a global family . 5 behind their work, with photos from the exhibition Chairman Sir Anthony Figgis KCVO CMG* Vice-Chairman Sir Roger Carrick KCMG LVO* Roddy Porter examines ROSL’s role within the Hon Treasurer Mr Simon Ward FCA* international Commonwealth community The ROSL portrait Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James’s Street, collection .