I set crossies just for pleasure. I wonder if some of you excellent regulars would like to try a few of my clues? Since they're new, no letters!
1. Except when on guard, may be located at board meetings (4-3) {a ‘down’ clue}
2. Inflated penny dreadful? (8,7)
3. Bully with smooth tuft of turned up hair (4,4)
4. Side order of leek proven to be free from pork (6)
5. Evergreen exclamation of approval also associated with evangelical religious leaders (8)