THE Mary Budding Trust was recently thanked for its support by schools and children in West Devon.

Staff and pupils of Whitchurch Primary School carried banners in Tavistock Carnival to express their thanks to members of the trust who also took part. Later, at the primary, staff and pupils showed off some of the equipment the school had bought with help from the trust.

Pictured right with members of the trust is Tabitha Kelly, 6, of Dousland, the proud owner of a new tricycle, also provided with help from the trust.

The Mary Budding Trust is a West Devon charity which exists to help any child with special needs under the age of 11, living locally.

The trust has helped children from Hatherleigh to Bere Alston and if you know someone local who might need assistance then the trust's first point of contact is the secretary Mrs Anne McDonald 01822-614580 and [email protected]">[email protected]