| Clues across |
| 1 | Gather fete is this annual church event (7,8) |
| 9 | Like a threat or a widow? (6) |
| 10 | Disturbed baker ate during this (in 28?) (3-5) |
| 11 | Oriental jest about turbulent North Sea (8) |
| 12 | Noises from sheep in broken-down stable (6) |
| 13 | Archdeacon has the northern tailor confused; this should let in some fresh air! (10) |
| 16 | Frozen diamonds; first of diamonds (4) |
| 17 | Verses – nothing of the French here! (4) |
| 19 | Tie rag mats around beak (10) |
| 22 | A symbol, we’re told, to transfer (6) |
| 23 | Woman’s well-informed about latest trends; she’s of high rank (8) |
| 26 | Fine cottage (ageless) is dismantled to provide pieces for throwing (8) |
| 27 | A cash advance on board ship (6) |
| 28 | Concerning newcomers to university: team leader has space for refectory (11,4) |
