Church had reason to be grateful to cider-maker

Cider helped keep a roof over a church 30 years ago in RodneyStoke. A cider-making demonstration even attracted visitors fromExeter to Richard Drane's Manor Farm in 1980.

The owner enlisted the help of retired master cider-maker ArthurSealey to entertain 300 people.

Aided by sons Robert and Richard and the help of Eddie Moore, thecider-maker pressed 150 gallons of apple juice.

The occasion turned into a fundraising event for roof repairs atSt Leonard's Church in the village.

Among displays were samples of cider apples including the StokeRed, developed by …