Congratulations to former Porthleven mayor Mark Berryman on receiving a “long overdue” town plaque last week.

These were the words from current mayor Daniel Williams, when he presented Mr Berryman with the honour at the end of the council’s Christmas dinner.

Mr Berryman bowed out as mayor in May this year, having become only the second mayor of the port in 2011.

Before the post was created, however, he was chairman of the council for many years.

Mr Berryman’s wife Julia was also presented with a bouquet at the celebration.

n Pictured is Mark Berryman recieving his award from Daniel Williams, and Mark’s wife Julia with a bouquet at the event