A NORTH Berwick community group is set to say goodbye to members who have spent more than 20 years dedicating their time and effort to the town.

At North Berwick Community Council's AGM, held before the group's November meeting, George Johnstone signalled the end of his service, while Kathryn Smith is set to stand down next year.  

Mr Johnstone, a member of the community council on and off for six years, is set to "keep busy" by joining North Berwick Rotary Club. 

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Ms Smith, who has been the group's secretary for 16 years, is to stand down from the group entirely next year, telling members she was not "getting any younger". 

She has been a member of the group since 2004 and has been part of numerous campaigns throughout her time.

Kathryn Smith (Image: North Berwick Community Council)

Ms Smith told the Courier: "I joined the community council in 2004 and became secretary in 2008.

"I feel that, having done my bit for the community for what will be 21 years, next year’s community council elections is the right time for me to step down.

"It’s been an interesting experience being a community councillor, often very frustrating but also very rewarding."

Mr Johnstone told the Courier that he would still be involved in the community council's historic putting competition, the Calder Cup and Crawford Cup.

George Johnstone (Image: North Berwick Community Council)

He went on to say that he had "lost faith" in the community council's power after an unsuccessful campaign to return services to the town's Edington Hospital, as well as ongoing proposals to introduce parking charges in the town centre, which the group is opposed to.

He added: "I have had great fun and have really enjoyed myself, and I wish everyone at North Berwick Community Council all the best for the future." 

Meanwhile, Sally Egan has taken on the previously vacant position of vice-chair of the community council, following the earlier resignation of Judy Lockhart-Hunter. 

She later told the Courier: “Being appointed to vice-chair is indeed a privilege and a responsibility, and I look forward to supporting Kenny Miller, chair of NBCC, and deputising for him when required.

"I had the honour and privilege of exercising this responsibility on Sunday, November 10, by representing the community council in the North Berwick Remembrance Day parade, services, salute and laying of the NBCC poppy wreath: a day of reflection and remembrance, and one I will truly remember for the rest of my life.”