32a: Stick at protecting peace project. I presume that the answer is "ASHPLANT" which is a stick but I can't figure the word play.
36a: Big characters boasted - something riveting? I have ?A?S?R?W and I guess it is "TAP SCREW". I can see the CREW bit but could somebody explain the "TAPS" bit please?
Bit of a curate's egg this week.