Solution to the September issue.

Across: 1 Cowley 4 Bridge 9 Tilt 10 Woody 11 Moss 12 Anchor 13 The Black 14 Criccieth 16 Star 17 Blue 18 Rolvenden 22 Eastgate 23 Louise 25 Lion 26 Robin 27 Hood 28 Glynde 29 George

Down: 1 Chinnor 2 Watch 3 Edward I 5 Raynes 6 Dumbleton 7 Elsecar 8 North Thoresby 15 Courtenay 17 Brading 19 Valance 20 Edstone 21 Garrod 24 Uther

September winner: Roger Adams, Winnersh, Berks

Runners-up: Diane Frost, Roade, Northampton;

I.R King, Old Coulsdon, Surrey