Thirty years of service on Timsbury Parish Council, thirteen of them as Chairman, were marked at the annual village meeting with a presentation to Veronica Packham.

Veronica’s exertions and leadership, at public meetings and behind the scenes, has done much to make Timsbury what it is today; both by preserving what was worth keeping and improving wherever possible.

Her firm resolve to maintain the nature and character of the village has played its part in enhancing developments, both large and small.

Most recently, the pedestrian improvements on North Road, the creation of the Hub Library, the remodelled War Memorial and the resurfaced ‘Ha Ha’ footpath have shown what a well-led local council can achieve.