With a hat on his head and a camera in hand, he has become one of north Norfolk’s best-known characters.
But now Andreas Yiasimi, from Cromer, is giving up two of his public roles.
The 61-year-old has decided not to stand again as councillor for Cromer Town Council or North Norfolk District Council.
Mr Yiasimi, who has been a district councillor for the past 10 years, said it was time to start a new chapter.
He said: “Following a recent operation and a pivotal change in my work, I knew it was time to step back a little.
“However, I will always do my best to support beautiful Cromer and North Norfolk in general to the best of my ability.
“I will be forever grateful to officers, staff, and fellow councillors across the board who guided me when I first entered the arena.
"I have never been a political animal, but I like to think I rose to the occasion, especially at the local level.
“Above all, I enjoyed being among people - that is where I functioned best and always will do.”
Mr Yiasimi grew up in London’s East End and moved to north Norfolk around 1980 with his family.
They ran the Constantia Cottage Restaurant in East Runton until it closed in 2020. Mr Yiasimi and his four siblings entertained guests as the band the Constantia Brothers, and he also managed the front-of-house.
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He has worked extensively as a photographer and videographer and has acted in pantos and other theatre shows.
He said he wanted to thank the public for their support and kindness, and wished everyone standing in the upcoming council elections the best of luck.
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He said: “For the new ones that are successful, I say this; never lose your individuality and be proud of who you are.
"Build bridges when you can and never underestimate the power of peaceful negotiation wherever possible.”
In his words: Andreas Yiasimi
It has been overwhelming to receive so many emails, texts, and letters since announcing, that I won't be standing for re-election in May after serving as councillor for the town I love so much for the past 10 years.
I am grateful for each and every one of them, and I endeavour to respond to them individually.
However, please allow me a little time to read them all. Meanwhile, I hope by reaching out, I can embrace you all in one go.
Following a recent operation and a pivotal change in my work, I knew it was time to step back a little.
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However, I will always do my best to support beautiful Cromer and North Norfolk in general to the best of my ability.
As the French saying goes, "It is not goodbye, it's au revoir." This farewell literally means "to the seeing again."
I have been touched by some of your letters, and please know this; I will continue to promote beautiful Cromer and North Norfolk at every given opportunity, to the best of my ability, as I have always done.
I won't be going anywhere anytime soon, and I will be enthusiastically active via my projects more than ever.
I have always maintained that I am a mere cog in the grand scale of things, and our remarkable community comprises many valuable individuals that make up a glorious tapestry that portrays the very substance of our character.
I will refrain from adding a list of names, as this way, I won't miss anyone out. However, the main thing is that you know who you are, and that is all that matters.
I will be forever grateful to officers, staff, and fellow councillors across the board who guided me when I first entered the arena.
I have never been a political animal, but I like to think I rose to the occasion, especially at the local level.
Above all, I enjoyed being among people; that is where I functioned best and always will do.
It is of vital importance to understand how lucky we are to have a democratic structure and councils that form the base of local governance in a free land.
I am immensely proud to have been a part of NNDC and Cromer Town Council.
To all candidates, I wish you all the best for the coming elections, and for the new ones that are successful, I say this; never lose your individuality and be proud of who you are.
Build bridges when you can and never underestimate the power of peaceful negotiation wherever possible.
When I was running around in the lively East End of London in the 60s as a child, I never dreamed I would one day be a councillor.
When I first set eyes on Cromer Church against a big blue Norfolk sky over 40 years ago with my family, I fell in love with this stunning place almost immediately.
Thank you all for your support and kindness over the past ten years. It has been a pleasure and an honour to serve as your councillor, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the community in other ways.
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