GIFTS for the troops in Afghanistan were recently collected at the Co-op in Yelverton. John Coulthard and Vince Scourfield of the Royal British Marine Association Tavistock branch, spent hours with Martin Ford, manager of the Co-op in Yelverton, and staff collecting 'goodies' for the troops. John and Vince expressed thanks to the people of Yelverton and surrounding areas for their generosity and contributions for the cause. l Pictured from left to right: Vince Scourfield and John Coulthard, members of the Royal Marines Association Tavistock branch, Martin Ford from the Co-op in Yelverton .