HAYWARD’S Primary School pupils invited their local Member of Parliament to talk about his role at their assembly on Friday, October 4.

Since Easter, the school in Crediton has received visitors from a wide range of backgrounds as part of “I am Crediton” – an initiative that is celebrating the local community and the different people involved within it. The pupils have received visitors from local businesses, faith groups and charities among others.

Addressing the assembly, Central Devon MP, Mel Stride, spoke about what he felt made Crediton such a wonderful place to live and work, as well as what he tries to do each week in helping local people and important local causes.

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