A MANAGER who pioneered numerous developments at Lyttelton Well is leaving.

During three-and-a-half years at the Church Street Christian centre, Jean Holt organised the bookshop, office and kitchen refurbishment, ran prayer sessions and opened a counselling suite and lending library.

Mrs Holt is moving near Tamworth, to spend more time with her daughter and grandchildren.

"It has been fantastic being here and I shall miss my colleagues a lot," she said.

"I shall come back to Malvern frequently though."

Her successor, Roy Knightley, of West Malvern, said he was looking forward to taking over.

Mr Knightley, a member of St James's Church, and a governor at Dyson Perrins, said: "It'll be great, I have some ideas for the Well, including developing a website and the book shop."

Mrs Holt added: "The minute I met Roy, I wanted him to be my successor. I'm sure he'll do a great job."