Personal Interests
Among her many interests, Butler is:
• An Honorary Fellow of the University of Wales, Newport • Co-founder and Chair of the Newport International Competition for Young Pianists • An Honorary Citizen of Newport's twin town Kutaisi in the Republic of Georgia and founding member of the Newport-Kutaisi Twinning Association • President of the Friends of Newport Transporter Bridge • President of the Wales Home Safety Council • President of Newport Harriers Athletic Club • Honorary Life Member of Newport Sports Council • Life Member of Newport Cricket Club • Founder member of the Friends of Tredegar House • Ambassador for Girl Guiding • Founder member of Newport Women's Aid • Member of Women's International League of Peace and Freedom • Patron of Caerleon Arts Festival • Chairwoman of Newport Women's Forum
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