by Alan Quick

SPECIAL guest at last weekend’s Posbury St Francis Convent Open Afternoon was Mother Hilary, now a resident of a care home in Crediton.

The weather was fine for the afternoon and most stalls were outside.

Delicious teas were served and Sister Giovanna (84), who has lived at the convent since 1970, sold more than 100 pots of bulbs she had prepared specially for the event.

Adrian Iles ran the raffle and many other volunteers helped on the stalls and with the refreshments.

Funds were raised for the Convent and many visitors took a delight in meeting old friends and making purchases while they were there.