CONGRATULATIONS to Glen Chudley and Nell Hodgson who were the joint winners of Crediton Holy Cross Church’s post-Easter “Treasure Hunt” competition.

This was based on identifying various churchyard locations photographed from unusual angles, finding the appropriate letter matching the clue for each location, and then solving the resulting anagram.

Glen, who describes himself as a keen England cricket fan, is a former pupil of QE College.

He is looking forward to using his share of the prize - a Crediton Community Bookshop token - on a history book, while Nell’s active interest in drama may influence her choice.

Rev Matthew Tregenza, Rector, said: “Following the contemplative pre-Easter town trail devised by CTiC, we wanted something a bit different but complementary, and which would appeal to all ages.

“We know lots of people had fun attempting it but congratulations to Glen and Nell for correctly solving our cryptic challenge.”

Holy Cross’s churchyard is a much loved community resource which has had some more creative uses because of the constraints on indoor events during the pandemic.

Before Easter it hosted the “Hearts and More Hearts” display made by the church’s junior choristers; it was also the “Good Friday” station for CTiC’s Easter trail.

Watch out for more information shortly on how it will feature in the St Boniface Day celebration on 5 June!