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Thanks Doc. I am separated from my crossword for an hour but I'm sure your tips will pay off shortly.

Got both of those thanks. Pretty hard, due to the extra letters.
In 28, I thought removed letter should leave a proper word really and the clue should still have a good surface, this doesn't.

I think you're right, lumen (there's an archaic word - but it doesn't make any sense).

Finished grid now. Deja vu - as has been noted, a recent theme recurring.
Not sure I will tackle the ‘activities’! Depends how much time I spend on IQ!

Lumen @12, with the letter removed the remaining word is a common name though. I thought it was ok.

The one I can't get is 26a. Is knowledge of Devon required?

mprs, 26a. is a culinary specialty of Devon.
A word for 'finest' + a cut of meat minus the first and last letters.

Ah, thanks mattrom. I had the "T" removed from Trump (which didn't really change the meaning at all) but I didn't think of it as a cut of meat, not being much of a carnivore.

Sorted the grid but would like some help finding the activities. Any nudges gratefully received

They all end with the same common three letter ending to signify an activity