THROUGHOUT 2017 many events were held to raise funds for the Holy Cross Crediton Campaign Roof Appeal which included various talks, two quiz nights and a Heritage open day.

The Appeal is Crediton Parish Church’s largest restoration project since the 1880’s and has, to-date, raised more than £90,000.

TREKKING TALK

The first fundraiser this year will be a talk by Andrew Hills entitled “Trekking in the Higher Ranges: The Andes and Himalaya”.

This will take place on Monday, February 19 at 7.30pm. Admission will be £6, to include light refreshments.

AFRICAN WILDLIFE

Starting at 7.30pm on Monday, March 19, Mammal Ecologist Paul Chanin MA, PhD, will give a talk on “From antelopes to zebras: close encounters with African wildlife”, with admission again £6 to include light refreshments.

QUIZ AND SUPPER

The first of two Quiz and Supper evenings will take place on Saturday, April 7 at 7pm. Teams of four are invited and cost is £8 per adult/£4 for under 16’s. To book teams please telephone 01363 773669.

CYRUS TALK

An illustrated talk by professor Lynette Mitchell entitled “Cyrus and near Eastern Gardens - sixth BC King of Persia” will be held on Monday, May 14 at 7.30pm. Admission £6.

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

This year’s Heritage Open Day at Crediton Parish Church will be held on Sunday, August 12 from 1pm to 4.30pm.

There will be a chance to see the bells, clock and historic Governors’ room along with audio/visual presentations. Admission is free and light refreshments will be available. Donations will be welcomed.

QUIZ AND SUPPER

The second Quiz and Supper evening takes place on Saturday, September 1 at 7pm. Admission for adults will be £8 with Under 16’s £4.

Teams of four are invited by calling 01363 773669 to book in advance.

DARTMOOR PRISON

“The History of Dartmoor Prison” will be the title of a talk to be given by Simon Dell on Monday, October 15 at 7.30pm. Admission £6, includes light refreshments.

EXETER BUSINESS TALK

The final event for 2018 will be a presentation and talk by Richard Holladay on the 300-year history of “Garton and King”, Exeter’s oldest business. Admission £6.

All talks and quiz evenings will take place in the Boniface Centre.

Anyone wishing to organise an event for Holy Cross Church in support of the Campaign Roof Appeal should have a word with either Glenda (01363 773669) or Bill (01363 772865).

For more information about the campaign see the website: www.roofappeal.org .

Carol Furze