She succeeds Anne Dunn.

GILLI Cooper has succeeded Anne Dunn as chairman of Honiton Craft Club.

The hand-over took place during the club’s annual meeting, held at Honiton Methodist Church yesterday (Wednesday).

During her inaugural speech as chairman, Gilli thanked Anne for building up a thriving local organisation.

Mrs Dunn’s husband, David, is to continue to make teas at the club’s monthly meetings.

Tributes were paid to Jacqui Wheatley, who is leaving Honiton. She put together this year’s programme.