TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Conwy Camera Club's honorary life members.
Elizabeth Cook died on June 3. She joined Conwy Camera Club as a schoolgirl in the 1950s. Her father, Edwin Taylor, had also been a member of the club.
After moving back to the Conwy area from England, Elizabeth rejoined the camera club in 1999. Her late husband Brian, who died last year, also joined.
The couple, who had three children and two grandchildren, lived in the near Ty’n y Groes, in the Conwy Valley.
Paying tribute on behalf of camera club members, Rhodri Clark said: "At that time, the club was at a low ebb. Elizabeth and Brian’s enthusiasm and energy helped to transform the club into the biggest in Wales, with over 100 members just eight years after they joined. This increase in numbers owed much to Elizabeth’s tireless work as membership secretary.
"Elizabeth always ensured that new members were made to feel welcome.
"If any member had been absent from club activities for a prolonged period, she contacted them to check that they were well."
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Mike Castle, who recently stepped down as chairperson of Conwy Camera Club, said: “Personally my memories are of Elizabeth and her keenness for the social well-being of the club.
"Elizabeth was always there to welcome new members and to introduce them to others in the club. She came across as very caring and will be fondly remembered by many here in Conwy.”
Brian and Elizabeth represented the club on the North Wales Photographic Association for many years. Both received life membership of Conwy Camera Club in 2010.
They attended their last club meeting in November 2017 prior to moving to Cumbria.
Brian died last year.
Mr Clark added: "Elizabeth and Brian will be fondly remembered by club members."
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