KIVELLS auctioneers and estate agents of Devon and Cornwall are delighted to announce 'long service recognition' totalling over 187 years of employment for six members of staff based at the firm's Holsworthy office.

Top of the ladder is Annette Dennis, who began her career with Kivells in 1969 and this year will complete 43 years with the firm. Andrew Jennings is this year celebrating being with Kivells for 34 years at the Bideford office and latterly based as Holsworthy office. Sheep auctioneer Steve Prouse has been with the firm for 33 years and Niki Gilbert for 28 years.

Jackie Chegwyn and Jackie Walter both started their 26th year with Kivells in January 2012 with many more members of the Kivells team entering their 20th year of service also in January 2012.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.