Flanked by Lady Hylton, Martin Horler and Chair of the Village Hall committee, Val Candy, Lord Hylton holds high the peppercorn rent due to him since he gave the land for the building of Kilmersdon Village Hall 25 years ago.

At a celebratory coffee morning, a special cake was shared and mini exhibitions were staged by hall users.

Lord Hylton and founder Chairman, Martin Horler, gave speeches and amusing anecdotes on the award-winning hall’s history and, on everyone’s behalf, Lord Hylton presented Cherry Gilham with a bouquet in praise of her stalwart work as the hall’s manager over the last 25 years.

Sue Meadows