WEST Devon's Connect service has helped to answer questions from hundreds of people in many local communities since it started in 2007, and it's back for a sixth year.

The outreach service, coordinated by West Devon Borough Council, will be touring the borough again in 2013 with information and advice for residents about a range of public services.

In January, the service will visit Chagford, Exbourne, Hatherleigh, Princetown and Spreyton.

There is also a new drop-in service for Tavistock starting later in the month which will include representatives from the NHS Depression and Anxiety service, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Leisure Connections, among others.

Everyone is welcome and all the sessions are hosted by a customer service advisor from the borough council.

LINk Devon is also visiting some of the Connect events in January. The organisation monitors local health and social care in Devon and gives residents an opportunity to independently have their say on the services.  

Representatives from the Senior Council for Devon, the homelessness charity Encompass, Oakhouse Foods and CALL 24 will also be joining some of the events.

January dates: Jan 4 – Exbourne, The Burrow Cafe, 10am-noon with advisors from Encompass and LINk Devon.

Jan 11 – Chagford Library, 10.30am-12.30pm with advisors from LINk Devon.

Jan 15 – Hatherleigh Market, 9.30am-noon with advisors from Call 24 & Oakhouse Foods.

Jan 15 – Spreyton Village Hall, 2pm-3.30pm with advisors from The Senior Council and Oakhouse Foods.

Jan 16 – Princetown Community Centre, 1.30pm-3.30pm with Adult Education and Learning advisors.

Jan 25 – Chagford Library, 10.30am-12.30pm with advisors from Oakhouse Foods.

Jan 31 – Tavistock Area Support Services, Tavistock 10.30am-12.30pm with advisors from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, CALL 24, the NHS Depression and Anxiety Service and Leisure Connections.