FIFTEEN years of service in support of the ex-service community in West Devon was marked recently by the presentation of a certificate and badge to Mrs Jill Lane.

The award was made by other members of the local SSAFA committee at a meeting at the Fox and Hounds Inn, Bridestowe, including, Tony Madge, Roger Lawes, Rosemary Richards and Richard Hall.

The committee was also pleased to welcome three new members, two of whom were present, Yorkie Malone and Vic Bohanna.