AS we enter the season of Harvest, there are events to join in with and enjoy at Holy Cross Church.

On Thursday, September 26, Bill Jerman is repeating his illustrated talk about the churchyard at 7.30pm in the Boniface Centre.

If you missed the talk in March, here’s your chance to hear it.

The churchyard has a number of interesting graves and other interesting features that go unnoticed.

Tea/coffee/ biscuits will be served.

There is no admission charge but donations are invited on the night, which be shared between the Devon Historic Churches Trust and a charity chosen by Sister Act, the church’s women’s group that is hosting the evening.

Harvest Services at Holy Cross are on Sunday, October 6, when there are three services.

Starting at 8am there is a said Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) and at 9.30am there is All Age Worship in the Boniface Centre – a short service without Communion.

Harvest Choral Evensong is at 6pm in the parish church with the Church Choir in full voice.

The church supports the Crediton Food Bank throughout the day and contributions, which will be gratefully received, can be taken along to any of the services.

The day rounds off with the Harvest Supper at 7.15pm in the Boniface Centre, which includes entertainment.

The menu will be: Ham, Quiches and Salads with Jacket Potatoes; Apple pie/crumble and clotted cream; Coffee/tea. A bar will be provided for wine and fruit juice.

The tickets are £10 (£4 for under 16s) and must booked in advance with Sue Lavery – email: [email protected] .

The supper supports the charity Ripple Effect and its Harvest Appeal with the profit from the supper, along with any donations, going to this cause.

The appeal aims to empower people to help others, thus creating a ripple effect throughout the land.

The aim is for the whole of Africa to eventually feel the benefits.

The emphasis this year is on Poverty-Busting Pineapples!

Pineapples grow in erratic weather conditions and so are ideal for families living on the frontline of the climate crisis in rural Africa. They are nutritious and a good source of vitamin C and can help to provide families with a reliable source of income.

They can be processed into profitable products such as dried fruit and juices and sold to local schools and hotels throughout the year. The income can provide a means to better health and enable the children to attend school.

The work of Ripple Effect can make a big difference to the health and well-being of the rural people in Africa and help them to become sustainable.