THE Friends of Essex House Medical Centre in Chard have elected a number of people to take on key roles this year.

Ed Holman was elected as chairman, Judy Holman as vice-chairman, Carol Ward as treasurer, Rose Kneil as secretary and Margaret Long as trustee.

Daphne Loveridge, Martin Ward, Ken Kneil and Sylvia Male (non-voting member) were elected as committee members.

The next AGM is in April after the end of the financial year.

Anyone who would like to find out more can call Ed on 01460-261230 or Rose on 01460-65374.