Life membership for long service

Lesley Prescott (78) has spent more than 30 years working with and serving women in Otago, but she says she still has more work to do.

Yesterday,  Mrs Prescott was made an honorary life member of the Otago Pioneer Women’s Association.

During her 33-year involvement with the association she had filled a number of roles, including secretary and president.

She recalled packed Christmas parties, a flooded kitchen and "lots of laughing" with association members.

She was "thrilled" to be made a life member of the association, but the recognition did not mean her work was done.

"My mother-in-law came to every function until she was 101.

"I’m on the committee as long as they want me."