ALAN Quick, the Editor of the “Crediton Courier”, was the guest speaker at a recent meet of Crediton Ladies Circle, held at the Boniface Centre in Crediton.

Alan talked about the history of the newspaper, his years of work at the newspaper over the years, about changes in technology and how it is now a digital-led multi-media business offering a news and advertising service for the area.

The “Crediton Courier” began in December 1974 and Alan talked about how it started as a monthly publication before becoming fortnightly and then weekly and about the digital aspect where news is accessible within minutes on the Courier website and social media sites.

Alan also spoke about interesting and humorous stories and incidents he has reported on during his long service with the newspaper.

He was thanked for presenting an amusing and informative talk and the Ladies Circle, in thanks, sent a donation on Alan’s behalf to his nominated charity, Devon Air Ambulance.