The puzzle in this edition is in two parts. The first part is a little easier than usual.

You are asked to note the following overall instructions.

A. There are twelve solutions in Part 1- a bit of a giveaway to start with!

B. Each clue, whether across or down, is in either 2 or 3 parts. Each is a separate suggestion of what the solution may be..

C. When you have the solutions, take note of the letters at the beginning in each case. You will need these in Part 2.

 1 i) garment made from rubberised waterproof cloth. (9 letters)

    ii) Scottish family name of the inventor.

 4 i) a Filofax, for example. (9)

    ii) someone who arranges for something to happen.

 8 i) self-important. (8)

    ii) organ tar. (anagram)

 9 i) decorative ornament usually worn to advantage. (10)

    ii) might be composed of precious stones, or ones of lesser value.

11 i) someone having a pleasant fantasy. (10)

    ii) Don Quixote, for example.

12 i) a washing-up brand. (5)

    ii) in a godmother format, they can be very helpful.

 2 i) one of two on court usually at Wimbledon. (6)

   ii) vital part of an advanced computer system.

 3 i) the second lowest rank above - Michael perhaps. (9)

    ii) novel by Robert Harris, later made into a film.

 5 i) someone from these parts - above the Humber-Mersey line? (9)

   ii) "Someone who says ‘hello’ in London." (a joke)

 6 i) ‘Meekness and ......’ we sing. (7)

   ii) Formal address to sovereign.

 7 i) soft sugary treat. (9 or 5,4)

   ii) first made in Lancashire over a hundred years ago.

10 i) someone who sits on the bench....? (5)

    ii) . ...to make an important decision!                                                                                             Solution to Harvest Crossword HERE

D. Once you start solving the clues, you can then also enter their first and last letter into the following spaces. Start with the first and last letter of the solution and then complete the sequence.