A RETIREMENT party was held at the Armstrong Room in Parr House, Crediton, for Mike Armstrong who worked for two Crediton charities, managing housing for them both for 18 years.

Mike worked for Newcombes Housing Association managing housing at Lennard Road and Courtis Gardens and for United Charities managing housing at Lennard Road and the flats at Old Spurways.

Mike, who started working for the charities in 1999, said: "It has been a pleasure to work for the trustees of both charities and for the residents."