Thanks Dave, I'll probably spend the week on this, pick it up and come back to it on and off. It's good looking in here for a bit of help or see if we can help someone that's just stuck.
12a At no time let your nerve slacken 5 ?E?E?
14s Conclude with a finer outcome 5 I?F?R
3d Master of ceremonies in a demented state 5 ?A?I?
8s light starter before breakfast 4 ?A?N
15a how one might feel after being hung out to dry 4 R?P? (ropy or ripe?)