A ROTARY club has a new member - all the way from New Zealand.

Jenny Blyde, who is now living at Upsall, near Thirsk, has transferred her membership to the Thirsk Club from Pukekura.

She was invited to join Thirsk by Rotarian Ralph Ford after several visits, including attending the club's charter night dinner.

President Julian Capell welcomed her as a member at a recent club meeting.