Glasses have been raised in a tribute to one of Teignmouth's longest-serving charity volunteers.

on Friday, John Perriton, 86, was feted in the mayor's parlour at Bitton House as Cllr James McMurray thanked him for 21 years of service to The Children's Society.

Mr Perriton, a resident of Leander Court, was the charity box collection coordinator for St Michael's Church but has stood down and handed over the reins to Niall Duffy, 40 years his junior.

The task involves collecting some 50 boxes, counting and then banking the donations.