Organised by the Church, the Parish of Dartmouth Craft Exhibition took place, featuring crafts from both local businesses and people with hobbies. There were displays of wood-turning, jewellery, wedding flowers, needlecraft, painting, glass-etching and engraving.

A particular draw this year were the Aladdin lamps of Adrian Booker, and the dolls’ houses whose contents had been mainly hand-made by local enthusiast, Jean Steele. Opposite was a beautiful display of quilling by Margaret Probyn, and among the many examples of needlecraft were quilting, crewel embroidery, knitting, tapestry, and Tunisian crochet.

Six-year-old Myah Rowden’s art work was stunning, and of course, the Craft Exhibition would not be complete without the Parish Bellringers display of the tools of their trade along with various historical items and their many awards.

Different styles in painting were demonstrated by Christine Woodman’s watercolours, and the acrylics of Manjari Biswas. When your feet were weary, you could retire to the gallery and view the colourful display by Dartmouth Pre-School.

Raffle prizes were kindly donated by The Dartmouth Canvas Factory, The Good Intent, Simon Drew Gallery, Dart Engraving and members of the Church congregation.

The proceeds of this annual exhibition go towards maintaining the three churches in the Parish of Dartmouth. It costs £350 per day just to keep St Saviour’s Church open to the public.

If any local resident would like their work to be included in next year’s exhibition, they are invited to contact Fiona Andrews via the Parish Office, or on 01803 834576. There is no fee for exhibiting.