A HILPERTON man has been appointed as president of the Ice Cream Alliance.

Henry Nurkowski’s appointment comes on the 50th anniversary of his family business with Z Nurkowski and Sons.

Mr Nurkowski said it was a privilege to be part of the ice cream industry and he was proud of the work the ICA has done in improving the quality of ice cream in the UK.

The ICA, something he has been part of for 32 years, represents more than 530 businesses in the British Isles.