ELLAND Ladies Circle has a new Chairman – Karen Hirst.

Karen is married to Richard and has two children. They live in Lindley. She has been a member of Elland Ladies Circle for seven years, and her chosen charity for the year is the Brian Jackson Centre in Huddersfield, which benefits children in both Calderdale and Kirklees.

She has several plans for her forthcoming year, including a Hollywood- style ball and a weekend away to Krakow.