The ceremony was conducted by High Court Judge, Mr Justice Jacobs.

Mrs Baker, a former president of the Leeds Jewish Representative Council, will hold the ceremonial office for 12 months.

Mrs Baker was born in Nairobi, Kenya and was married to her late husband, Alan, a solicitor, for 44 years. She has two children and three grandchildren.

Mrs Baker is the longest serving volunteer advice worker for the Citizens Advice Bureau.

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