CREDITON Congregational Church held its bi-annual free family fun day on Saturday, July 13 - and it gave away more than 1,000 burgers to those who went along.
It took place in Newcombes Meadow from 11am to 3pm and was very well attended by families and individuals.
![The barbecue served 1,000 burgers during the day.](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/59/image0.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Seraph entertained the large crowd at the event. AQ 7436](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/16/IMG_7436.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Having fun on the inflatable gladiator game. AQ 7442](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/12/IMG_7442.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
Everything at the event was free-of-charge, a gift from the church worshippers.
![John Moore, left, took along his 1983 Massey Ferguson 250, pictured with Derek Smith. AQ 7459](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/55/IMG_7459.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
There was face painting, a bouncy castle, live music, an “inflatable gladiator duel”, tractors and engines, children’s games, displays and other activities.
Tesco and Morrisons supported the day.
Drinks and cakes were provided and the cakes ran out after a few hours.
![Some of the members of the QE Jazz Band. AQ 7470](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/37/IMG_7470.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Event organiser Sarah Preece with Pastor James Gregory. AQ 7481](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/27/IMG_7481.jpg?trim=267,0,209,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Face painting was popular and there were some favourite designs! AQ 7486](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/11/IMG_7486.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Derek Smith with his Lister D engine with Godwin Pump and Waterwheel was admired. AQ 7459](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/00/IMG_7459.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![QE Jazz Band members. AQ 4681](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/51/IMG_4681.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Serving burgers. AQ 7494](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/34/IMG_7494.jpg?trim=133,0,343,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Cooking lots of burgers. AQ 7506](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/21/IMG_7506.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
The weather was better than expected and a few raindrops didn’t put a damper on the day, everyone had great fun.
![Singing with QE Jazz Band. AQ 7511](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/55/IMG_7511.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
Crediton Congregational Church can be found at 98 High Street in the town.
![Enjoying a pleasant day in Newcombes Meadow. AQ 7452](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/28/IMG_7452.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![One of the fun games. AQ 7448](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/40/IMG_7448.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![Drummer with the QE Jazz Band. AQ 7474](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/58/IMG_7474.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
![A busy scene at Newcombes Meadow. AQ 7430](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/07/14/19/41/IMG_7430.jpg?width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
It meets on Sundays from 10.30am. The first Sunday of each month features a sermon accompanied by British Sign Language/ Sign Supported English.