CREDITON and Area Vintage Farmers Group connects retired or semi-retired members of the local farming community across the area.

The group meets regularly for casual coffees, lunches and events.

The September 25 meeting, held at Homeleigh Garden Centre, included a talk by Martin Comont (94), from Yeoford, who had been a farmer in the area all his life.

The October meeting will be held today, Wednesday, October 30 at Waterbridge Golf Course from 11am and is being sponsored by Crediton Dairy.

It begins with tea and coffee and then there will be a presentation and Question and Answer Session by Mr Andrew Butler, Agricultural Manager from Crediton Dairy.

A buffet lunch will follow at 12 noon.

To book a place or find out more, please contact Tamlyn at Involve on 07719 014912 or email: [email protected] .