A ROYAL Navy officer at HM Naval Base Clyde has taken over at the helm of the Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface.

Commander Jim Hayle’s appointment as chair of the TSI’s board was announced this week, alongside news of the appointment of Kirsteen Murray as the organisation’s chief executive.

Commander Hayle said: “I am very pleased to take over as chair of the Argyll and Bute TSI.

“John Stevens, the outgoing chair, has led the organisation very well through a difficult period.

“With the appointment of our new CEO, I now wish to focus on improving the way that the TSI delivers advice and assistance to volunteers and those organisation providing support in communities across Argyll and Bute.”