A LONG standing Balliol Hall committee member got a pleasant surprise last week as he was presented with a gift after he announced his retirement.

David Holley, a founding member of Balliol Hall committee in West Huntspill announced he was retiring from the committee after 47 years of service.

David had served in various roles during his time in the committee including chairman. 

He was presented with a coloured sketch of St Peter and All Hallows church at the annual general meeting of the committee by Monica Hall, booking secretary of Balliol Hall committee and Maureen Cavill, treasurer of the committee.