TWENTY-six volunteers from 18 different charities and voluntary sector groups gathered in the glorious setting of Lydford Gorge, courtesy of Dartmoor National Trust, on Thursday, June 9 to celebrate their volunteering within the vibrant community in West Devon.

They enjoyed a relaxing afternoon there with a delicious tea in the company of Cllr John Sheldon, the Mayor of West Devon, his wife Maggie and Billie Burnett, Volunteering Services co-ordinator at West Devon CVS who presented each of them with a certificate of thanks.

More than 21-million people volunteer in the UK; their combined efforts contribute to the UK economy an estimated £23.9 billion!

‘These and all volunteers are a huge inspiration to others and deserve our great thanks,’ said Billie.

To find out more about volunteering across Devon, please visit the website Volunteer Connect Devon at www.devonva.org.uk/volunteering or contact Billie Burnett on 0330 660 0357 or email her at [email protected]