A bitterly cold day did not deter folk, though some had adventurous journeys to make it to the Seed Swap.

Many visitors enjoyed the excellent lunches of home made soups and cakes and for CCA members it was a chance to meet up and chat. The film 'Farming for the Future' by Rebecca Hoskins, that followed on from the seed swap, was also greatly enjoyed by visitors and members alike.

The newly formed Crediton Garden Club, the Devon Wildlife Trust, WEN and Co-Cars all had stalls adding to the interest of the event. CCA also a table of tools and books, Country Smallholding magazines and bay branches that had been donated, which raised funds from donations.

Mid Devon Council kindly loaned a range of the composting equipment they sell at discounted rates to make a display. Their range now includes the Green Cone Composter for all kinds of food waste. (Contact customerservices@middevon.gov.uk, telephone 01884 255255 or visit the mid Devon website, prices range between £10.00 to £20.00)

The great variety of flower, vegetable and herb seeds had been contributed from the Heritage Seed Library, Seedy Sunday Brighton, Tuckers and members of CCA.

The general feeling was that the event was a success and could we hold another next year. The Food and Farming group hope to make it a regular event and to build upon the positive beginnings of 2010.