Volunteers at the British Heart Foundation charity shop in Devizes have had their dedication recognised with the presentation of long-service awards.

The presentations coincided with the 16th anniversary of the shop opening in The Brittox.

Awards for 15 years’ service went to Jane Mansfield, Mary Dinucci and Barbara Menheneott.

Mrs Mansfield has clocked up 16 years because she helped set up the shop.

There were ten-year awards for Robert Holmes, Honor Hibberd, Patricia Angell and Kathleen McGrath.

Elizabeth Lowe, Margaret Dibden, Phyliss Giddings, Alison Neold, Jane Day and Clare Milanes were presented with five-year certificates.

Manager Sue Francis, who has worked at the shop for15 years, said most of the volunteers were retired but a few students work there as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

She added: “I would like to thank the volunteers for their loyal service and hope we have many years together.”