She was elected as president at the club’s annual general meeting earlier this month.

A LIFE member of Sidmouth Cricket, Tennis, Croquet and Hockey Club has been named its president.

Sheila Adams (pictured) has been a member of the club since the 1950s and was already a trustee.

Sheila has been a stalwart of the tennis section for more than 40 years and is still an active member of the croquet section.

She was elected as president at the club’s annual general meeting earlier this month.