| The nearest Saturday to the Feast of Mary, Martha and Lazarus in July is the date for the Annual Thanksgiving, which has been held every year since the charity was launched in 1987. |
| It has been variously held in marquees the Sheldon Open Air Theatre and the Sheldon Animal Barn. In 2004 Bishop Richard of Crediton presided and preached at the Eucharist as his last public engagement before retirement. The service included the blessing of the Prayer Meadow. In 2005 Rev Dr Roy Walford presided as retiring Chair of Trustees, and the service included blessing of the new Spanishlake fields. Pictures. |
| The 2006 service will be held on Saturday 29th July and The Very Reverend Richard Eyre, Dean Emeritus of Exeter, will preside. |
