A RYEDALE man has been elected to the committee of a national LGBT Humanist association.

Steve Emmett, a humanist celebrant from Malton, has joined the committee of Galha - the LGBT section of British Humanist Association (BHA).

Steve said: “I am delighted to join the Galha team.

“I will work tirelessly to help Galha – and the BHA - grow in numbers, in stature and in influence. As a writer and seasoned organiser I believe I can make a valuable contribution across the board, and am more than happy to work with anyone on anything to achieve this.”