A NEW president of Bridgwater Operatic Society has been elected.

Sue Pomeroy was selected for the role at an virtual general meeting after the society’s former president, Bill Young, sadly passed away last month.

Sue has been at the forefront of amateur theatre in the town for more than 60 years is a highly respected adjudicator for The National Operatics and Drama Association(NODA).

She has also and has directed, produced, or starred in many of the societies productions over the years as well taking virtual sole responsibility for the handling of the society’s box office.

She has also been the society’s chairman twice.

BOS chairman Mark Peters said: “It is an enormous delight to welcome Sue into the role of President.

“Her knowledge of amateur theatre is second to none and she brings to the post a tremendous wealth of experience, an infectious enthusiasm as well as her drive and passion for the local theatre scene.”

The news comes just months after the society was forced to call off its production of Made in Dagenham due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

The group, which performs shows every year, said were unable to rehearse in a Covid safe way last year and as a result have had to cancel the Spring 2021 production.

The production was initially set to be held in May 2020 but it was postponed until May 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

For more information about the society visit www.bridgwateros.co.uk.