JULIAN Greatrex has been elected as the new president of the Rotary Club of Yelverton, taking over from past president Peter Armstrong.

Julian lives with his wife Valerie in Postbridge and has spent his working life in agriculture.

His two main hobbies are point to point racing and music, including singing with the Mount House Chapel Choir.

Julian first joined Rotary some 30 years ago when living in Abbeywood, Hertfordshire.