COLIN Thompson has been appointed chairman of the Huddersfield Pendragon Round Table.

The branch celebrated as one of its members, David Pearson, was elected chairman of the Yorkshire area.

Mr Pearson said: “It is a great privilege to step into this role.

“This area raises over £50,000 annually to support local good causes and we have a varied programme of events from archery to sailing and extreme kite flying.”

The branch won three trophies in the Yorkshire area.

Mr Thompson picked up the sporting trophy, snooker trophy and the Past Area Chairman’s Trophy for membership, at the Huddersfield annual meeting in April. For more information log onto www.pendragon843.org.uk.