SUSTAINABLE Crediton’s annual seed share saw a record crowd attend at the Boniface Centre on Saturday, February 22.

The seed share started in 2009 and has continued to grow in popularity every year.

Crediton Food Larder had a stall where people could take away donated food items, rescued surplus food it had collected.  AQ 4427
Crediton Food Larder had a stall where people could take away donated food items, rescued surplus food it had collected. AQ 4427 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Youth Orchestra member Lucy Morgan (11), played during the Seed Share.  AQ 4412
Crediton Youth Orchestra member Lucy Morgan (11), played during the Seed Share. AQ 4412 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Graham’s Re-cycle-able’s Bicycles, run by Graham Ley, refurbishes second-hand bicycles for a donation to Devon Air Ambulance.  AQ 4409
Graham’s Re-cycle-able’s Bicycles, run by Graham Ley, refurbishes second-hand bicycles for a donation to Devon Air Ambulance. AQ 4409 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Bringing seeds to share at Sustainable Crediton Seed Share.  AQ 4403
Bringing seeds to share at Sustainable Crediton Seed Share. AQ 4403 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Some of the catering team.  AQ 4459
Some of the catering team. AQ 4459 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Visitors could give and receive saved seeds and heritage seeds and find out about seed saving.

There were a wide variety of local stalls about wildlife, a craft stall, refreshments included soups and lunches and much more.

Floral displays made from recycled materials were on display.  AQ 4418
Floral displays made from recycled materials were on display. AQ 4418 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Edith Steer (8), with wrapping paper she helped to decorate.  AQ 4436
Edith Steer (8), with wrapping paper she helped to decorate. AQ 4436 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Reuben Morgan (12), a member of Crediton Youth Orchestra, performed at Sustainable Crediton Seed Share.  AQ 4419
Reuben Morgan (12), a member of Crediton Youth Orchestra, performed at Sustainable Crediton Seed Share. AQ 4419 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Kirsty Janes and Dee Ross told visitors about the work of Sustainable Crediton.  AQ 4467
Kirsty Janes and Dee Ross told visitors about the work of Sustainable Crediton. AQ 4467 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Members of Crediton Youth Orchestra entertained during the early part of the event followed by local musicians The Strummers.

Otto Steer (12), a member of Crediton Youth Orchestra, performed at the Seed Share.  AQ 4422
Otto Steer (12), a member of Crediton Youth Orchestra, performed at the Seed Share. AQ 4422 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Sustainable Crediton Seed Share was busy throughout.  AQ 4474
The Sustainable Crediton Seed Share was busy throughout. AQ 4474 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Food Larder had a stall where people could take away donated food items, essentially rescued surplus food.

Children could make decorated wrapping paper, find out about recycling and everyone could find out about the work of Sustainable Crediton.

Kate Povey of Little Emlett Orchard sold some of her apple juices and talked about the Orchards Live charity.  AQ 4471
Kate Povey of Little Emlett Orchard sold some of her apple juices and talked about the Orchards Live charity. AQ 4471 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Crediton Garden Club had a stall at the Seed Share.  AQ 4441
Crediton Garden Club had a stall at the Seed Share. AQ 4441 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Some of the seeds available at the Crediton Seed Share.  AQ 4439
Some of the seeds available at the Crediton Seed Share. AQ 4439 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Crediton Youth Orchestra member Flora Cornthorn (11), played the violin at the Seed Share.  AQ 4430
Crediton Youth Orchestra member Flora Cornthorn (11), played the violin at the Seed Share. AQ 4430 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)