LONG service certificates have been presented to 17 members of Skipton Soroptimists, who have collectively totalled 620 years of service within the community.
Two members, Sheila Young and Audrey Swale, have completed 55 years with the organisation.
The certificates were handed over by new president Betty Mendoza.
"The service has been dispensed with much fun, laughter and enduring friendship down the years," said a club spokesman.
The recipients were: from the left, back row: Rosalie Holroyd (25 years); Diana Chambers (25 years); and Sheila Tattersall (25 years).
Middle row: Clare Shepherd (35 years); Ruth Spencer (30 years); Phyllis Chalmers (45 years); Jill Spensley (35 years); and Margaret Cressey (30 years)
Front row: Shirley Mason (40 years); Jean Christies (45 years); Sheila Young (55 years); and Audrey Swale (55 years);
Absent from photograph were Joanna Clarke (25 years); Susan Hill (30 years); Valerie Ludlam (35 years); Jean Myers (45 years); and Adele Oliver (40 years).
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