Article: Brian and Joan work hard to bring friendship and fun ; Every Tuesday at the church rooms in School Lane, Countess Wear, Exeter, you'll find a group of people enjoying a spot of coffee or tea and playing word games. Wander in on a Thursday and you'll find the room buzzing with arts and crafts.

Every Tuesday at the church rooms in School Lane, Countess Wear, Exeter, you'll find a group of people enjoying a spot of coffee or tea and playing word games. Wander in on a Thursday and you'll find the room buzzing with arts and crafts.

A hive of activity, and for many people a lifeline, these weekly informal groups offer participants a chance to get out of the house and make friends.

Joan and Brian Bolt, of Exe Vale Road, have been running the coffee and crafts mornings for more than 10 years, but their help and kindness stretch far beyond the walls of the meeting room - so much so that they have been awarded the Echo's Bouquet of the Week in recognition.

"The purpose of the group is for ...

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