I have enjoyed the challenge that being Mayor of Hebden Royd Town Council brings.

I have had a busy year, meeting many community groups. It has been a privilege to be part of the Queen's Jubilee events, the Twinning visits from our friends in St Pol and Warstein, the wonderful Yorkshire Day celebrations in Keighley, being part of historic ceremonies following the Queen's death and of course the Mytholmroyd and the Hebden Bridge Christmas light switch-on.

This year has given me many memories that I shall treasure for ever.