A LOCAL business club has announced its appointment of a new Director.

Hilary Bevan has stepped into the role at Darlington Business Club, which provides opportunities to businesses to network across Darlington.

Usually the club meets once a month at Darlington Mowden Park Arena with members and visitors enjoying networking and presentations on business-related topics.

During lockdown, the club has adapted, with regular virtual meetings allowing members to stay in touch and still learn from other local businesses.

Ms Bevan, who also runs a company providing VAT advice to businesses and charities, said "We are at an exciting point for the future of the club as we come to grips with the technology for virtual meetings and consider how we can use this to enhance the member experience, alongside the running physical meetings in the future. I have met so many wonderful people since I joined the club and I am keen to help future members get as much form it as I have."