Denis Turner from Saltburn has received the Community Service Award from Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council in recognition of his many years service to the Saltburn Allotments Association and the parish council.
Mr Turner joined the Saltburn Allotments Association in 1951, became a committee member seven years later and was promoted to chairman in 1986.
He has now resigned as the chairman to devote more time to his other interests, which include line dancing.
Mr Turner also plans to spend more time in his own allotment.
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