ANITA Appleby, who has been secretary at Stogumber First School for the past 16 years, has retired.

Colleagues staged a farewell party at the White Horse pub, Stogumber, which featured a cake made in the shape of a computer to illustrate her many hours spent in the office.

Children were given the chance to say goodbye at a leavers' service at Stogumber Parish Church.

Headteacher Anthea Dean said: "She will be greatly missed."