"I am now on my second spell as chairman, 25 years after being asked by my wife, soon after we had moved to Monk Fryston, if I could help by using my contacts to get some wood for the village Bonfire. We knew no-one in the village when we said "yes we would help" but over the years we have continually made new friends, help raise lots of money and most important had lots of fun whilst helping the Community Association members transform a vacant piece of land into a very well appointed Community Centre and Playground" . "The committee's aim is to continue to develop the Associations facilities whilst nurturing the nurturing the Village's socially inclusive community spirit which is admired by many other villages and towns. My job is to ensure we steer a course to achieve those goals".