MEL Stride, the MP for Central Devon, was the guest speaker at a Supper Party organised by the Sandford branch of the Conservative Party and held at Dowrich, Sandford, by kind permission of Sandford Parish Councillor Michael Lee.

Mr Stride talked about his new role as Financial Secretary to the Treasury and his previous role within the Whips Office.

He was thanked by Mid Devon District Councillor Peter Heal, chairman of the Sandford branch, who is also the chairman of Mid Devon District Council.

A delicious supper was enjoyed.

Richard Haddock, from Torbay, later gave a talk on current farming issues.

Alan Quick