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ago and have now reached this point of joining two strong CABs to form a solid base from which to go forward.'

All ten paid members of part-time staff employed by West Devon CAB have had their employment transferred to the new bureau. All West Devon's 40 volunteers will remain in place.

John Silver, who will act as the new chairman of the merged bureau, said: 'Both West Devon CAB and Torridge, North Devon and Mid Devon CAB have taken a very important step to ensuring the future of the CAB in the four districts it now covers. This is a momentous occasion, which has taken a lot of hard work by all concerned.'

The CAB provides free, impartial and confidential advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. They deliver these advice services from over 3,500 locations in England and Wales, run by 382 individual charities.

As well as receiving funding from Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council, the CAB has to generate money through grant applications.

If you would like to volunteer with CAB e-mail Mandy Kenyon on the website [email protected]">[email protected]

For more information on CAB in West Devon, visit http://www.westdevoncab.org.uk">www.westdevoncab.org.uk or call the CAB advice line on 08444 111444.