CREDITON Congregational Church held its bi-annual free family fun day on Saturday, July 13 - and it gave away more than 1,000 burgers to those who went along.

It took place in Newcombes Meadow from 11am to 3pm and was very well attended by families and individuals.

The barbecue served 1,000 burgers during the day.
The barbecue served 1,000 burgers during the day. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Seraph entertained the large crowd at the event. AQ 7436
Seraph entertained the large crowd at the event. AQ 7436 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Having fun on the inflatable gladiator game. AQ 7442
Having fun on the inflatable gladiator game. AQ 7442 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Everything at the event was free-of-charge, a gift from the church worshippers.

John Moore, left, took along his 1983 Massey Ferguson 250, pictured with Derek Smith. AQ 7459
John Moore, left, took along his 1983 Massey Ferguson 250, pictured with Derek Smith. AQ 7459 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There was face painting, a bouncy castle, live music, an “inflatable gladiator duel”, tractors and engines, children’s games, displays and other activities.

Tesco and Morrisons supported the day.

Drinks and cakes were provided and the cakes ran out after a few hours.

Some of the members of the QE Jazz Band. AQ 7470
Some of the members of the QE Jazz Band. AQ 7470 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Event organiser Sarah Preece with Pastor James Gregory. AQ 7481
Event organiser Sarah Preece with Pastor James Gregory. AQ 7481 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Face painting was popular and there were some favourite designs! AQ 7486
Face painting was popular and there were some favourite designs! AQ 7486 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Derek Smith with his Lister D engine with Godwin Pump and Waterwheel was admired. AQ 7459
Derek Smith with his Lister D engine with Godwin Pump and Waterwheel was admired. AQ 7459 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

QE Jazz Band members. AQ 4681
QE Jazz Band members. AQ 4681 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Serving burgers. AQ 7494
Serving burgers. AQ 7494 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Cooking lots of burgers. AQ 7506
Cooking lots of burgers. AQ 7506 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The weather was better than expected and a few raindrops didn’t put a damper on the day, everyone had great fun.

Singing with QE Jazz Band. AQ 7511
Singing with QE Jazz Band. AQ 7511 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Congregational Church can be found at 98 High Street in the town. 

Enjoying a pleasant day in Newcombes Meadow. AQ 7452
Enjoying a pleasant day in Newcombes Meadow. AQ 7452 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
One of the fun games. AQ 7448
One of the fun games. AQ 7448 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Drummer with the QE Jazz Band. AQ 7474
Drummer with the QE Jazz Band. AQ 7474 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A busy scene at Newcombes Meadow. AQ 7430
A busy scene at Newcombes Meadow. AQ 7430 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It meets on Sundays from 10.30am. The first Sunday of each month features a sermon accompanied by British Sign Language/ Sign Supported English.