CREDITON Methodist Church welcomed visitors to an Exhibition of Occupations as part of its Harvest Weekend celebrations on Saturday, September 28.

Dressmaker by Bronwyn Nott. AQ 4130
Dressmaker by Bronwyn Nott. AQ 4130 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Sarah Turner and one of the 1st Crediton Rainbows display. AQ 4123
Sarah Turner and one of the 1st Crediton Rainbows display. AQ 4123 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were delightful exhibitions with flowers including Artist designed by Jan Underhill, Accountant by John Ashley, Cook by Gill Sutton, Carpenter by Meg Ellis, Photographer by Mary Nunn, Greengrocer by Marjorie Ashley, Nurse by Janet Martin, Rainbow Leader by Sarah Turner and 1st Crediton Rainbows, Gardener by Hilary Everitt, Farmer by Julie Rowe and Dressmaker by Bronwyn Nott.

Photographer by Mary and David Nunn. AQ 4119
Photographer by Mary and David Nunn. AQ 4119 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Greengrocer by Marjorie Ashley. AQ 4115
Greengrocer by Marjorie Ashley. AQ 4115 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

During the event Bronwyn explained: “Traditionally at Harvest Time we give thanks for the produce of farm and garden and we gladly offer our special gratitude for these gifts.

Accountant by John Ashley. AQ 4112
Accountant by John Ashley. AQ 4112 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“However, we need many other skills and trades for our well-being and you will see some of these demonstrated here.”

Artist designed by Jan Underhill. AQ 4103
Artist designed by Jan Underhill. AQ 4103 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The climax of the celebrations took place on Sunday, September 29 with the Harvest Thanksgiving service conducted by Andy Jerrard, the Exeter District Rural Support Worker.

Those who welcomed visitors to the church exhibition. AQ 4148
Those who welcomed visitors to the church exhibition. AQ 4148 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Those who helped with refreshments. AQ 4110
Those who helped with refreshments. AQ 4110 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Afterwards she explained: “There was a steady flow of people, especially after 12 noon when we served delicious lunches of homemade soup and rolls.

“About £150 was raised for church funds. This was a really good start to our Harvest weekend celebrations.”