We first met Joyce and David through the Verfeil boules club, when David was vice-president and Malc was assistant secretary (we were not trusted with the top jobs). Both the Clench's were dedicated and talented petanque players though Joyce was always the more competitive. But we soon became frequent and honoured guests at Malignac where they had a magical attic workshop - a true atelier. Joyce was a beautiful artist, whose drawing skills were second to none. Her series of old cars and tractors never ceases to be admired. Her illustrations to Chris Burrows's children's books are attractive and encouraging to the young readers. Joyce's life before Tarn and Garonne is just as varied and interesting (you did know she was a mayor didn't you?) We are proud and happy to have known such an interesting (and interested) woman.
