THE crowds turned out for Crediton ELF Fundraising Group Summer Fete held at Homefield, Bow on Saturday, August 17.

There was an impressive stall of plants, mostly grown and donated by local resident Wyn Headon, from Copplestone.

Wyn Headon and Peter Brewer ran the plant stall. AQ 0993
Wyn Headon and Peter Brewer ran the plant stall. AQ 0993 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A busy scene at Crediton ELF Fundraising Group Summer Fete held at Homefield, Bow. AQ 0998
A busy scene at Crediton ELF Fundraising Group Summer Fete held at Homefield, Bow. AQ 0998 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Cream teas were served to many people, tables and chairs placed across the lawn.

There was a bumper raffle and other games as well as bric-a-brac and cake stalls, and one selling donated knitted items and toys.

The cake stall was very popular at the Summer Fete. AQ 0999
The cake stall was very popular at the Summer Fete. AQ 0999 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Mary Parker ran the stall selling knitted toys. AQ 1006
Mary Parker ran the stall selling knitted toys. AQ 1006 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A spokesperson for the Group said: “A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Summer Fete.

“It was a wonderful afternoon and we appreciate the number of people who came along to support the event.

Karen Todd ran the bric-a-brac stall. AQ 1014
Karen Todd ran the bric-a-brac stall. AQ 1014 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Tucking in to cream teas at the Summer Fete held at Homefield, Bow. AQ 1011
Tucking in to cream teas at the Summer Fete held at Homefield, Bow. AQ 1011 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

At the Crediton ELF Fundraising Group Summer Fete. AQ 1012
At the Crediton ELF Fundraising Group Summer Fete. AQ 1012 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“Special thanks to Christine Stevens and Jan Martin for all their hard work organising the fete, and to Linda and James Steer for kindly providing their lovely garden as the venue.

“The fete raised an incredible £2,400 for Exeter Leukaemia Fund, which will be used to directly fund projects and equipment at the RD and E Hospital's Haematology Centre in their vital care of patients and families affected by blood cancer within our community.”