BARBARA Sanderson, president of Soroptimist International of Skipton in Craven, has handed over chains of office to Betty Mendoza.

Barbara told the annual general meeting that she had thoroughly enjoyed her year and wished Betty well for the coming year.

Betty’s theme will be “The best for women in service and wellbeing” and she has selected speakers and activities to embrace these sentiments. Her chosen charities will be WaterAid and Arthritis Research UK, but she will also support fundraising events for local charities.

Our picture shows Betty, on the left, presenting flowers to the outgoing president.