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Founded 1925 President – Mr John Cole

Jereme Darke making Emergency Meeting held September excellent progress 2012 Jereme is making excellent progress and was dis- A special emergency meeting for the Committee Vol 2 Issue 8 charged from Musgrove and continues his rehabil- members was held at Rewe on the day of the itation by being cared for by his mother, Sally, from Novice Competition. Many Committee members 16 May 2012. Sally reported that Jereme had been would be present as they would be assisting or Special points of interest helpful around the house and garden and had com- promoting their novice teams. The purpose of × See attached voting pleted a number of small tasks. Jereme has ap- the meeting was to clarify the procedures for the × Don Roberts peared at a number of bell ringing competitions remainder of the Devon Association Competi- × Devon County Show and has also been ringing himself. His visits are tions. There had been some confusion as to kept purposely short so that Jereme does not be- whether the rules for this year’s competitions come overtired, he is still recovering. Fund raising had been made in accordance with the constitu- is taking place so that a presentation can be made tion. An announcement followed and you can Inside this issue in respect of his chosen charity. read more on page 9 under Team list rule. win Plympton St Mary Obituaries 2 Major Final Broken Wheel Ringklies holiday 3 Stoke Gabriel had a convincing win at the Devon The parish church of St Mary’s celebrated its Auntie’s Army 3 Association Major Final held at on 700 year anniversary by ending with a special 9 June 2012. This is the first time that they have ring that was planned for 7 hours. Teams of Stoke Gabriel win Major 4 won this title and they had been trying for the last ringers came and new ropes had been put on 50 years, since 1962. Stoke Gabriel regularly ap- for this occasion, however things did not go to Results 5 pear at competitions and the title of winners of plan. Please see page 3 for more details. the Devon Major Final had always eluded them. Jubilee Celebrations 8

Stoke Canon 8 Ade in Britain Voting for Judges

Association News 9

Training & Youth 9 Comedian Ade Edmondson travels across Britain, A letter is included with newsletter to allow focusing on a different region in each of his TV towers to vote for judges for 2013. Please do Congratulations 9 episodes. He explores the areas foods, crafts, indus- read the instructions carefully as they have tries and traditions, celebrating the distinct charac- changed since last year. Towers will only be able All the Bells 10 ter of each county. He is producing a second series to vote for Judges for the competitions that they and the production team is coming to Devon, where are eligible for, e.g. the 8 bell, or 6 bell North or 10 he lives. Arrangements were made for him to meet 6 bell south. All towers can vote for Judges for the ringers so that he could find out the Novice. There can only be one entry from Chris Clayton writes 11 more about call change ringing and produce an each tower and the votes must be received by 1 episode on Devon Call Change Ringing. October 2012. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 2 Obituaries Emmanual A service of Thanksgiving for Heather Emmanual - Children ringing The Cruwys Morchard bell ringers have Weaver was held at on Primary school children have been ringing recently celebrated the awarding of a Thursday 10th May at 12 noon with re- the bells at a newly-refurbished Man- Heritage Lottery Fund of £21,100 for the freshments afterwards at RHS Rosemoor. namead church. Emmanuel Church in re-hanging of the historic church bells. Guy Holding, Tower Captain at Bovey Compton Avenue has been welcoming The six bells on plain bearings are the Tracey, turned up to ring for a wedding on children from five local schools. Young- original William and Evan Evans of Chep- 9th May and collapsed in the Church at sters have been visiting as part of their stow. Five of which were cast in 1721 prior to ringing, Ambulance religious education modules and have with the treble following in 1755. Les staff were unable to revive him and he was been given the opportunity to ring the Tosdevin, from the ringers, said mem- rushed to Hospital where he was church tower's hand bells. bers of the Guild had declined to ring the pronounced dead on arrival. The funeral "It's a delight to open the church to chil- bells as they were arduous to pull. was held on Monday the 28th of May at dren so they see it as a living place," said However, a special effort was made to 14:00 hrs at Bovey Tracey Parish Church. organiser and former city headteacher ring the bells recently to mark the start Ringing was from 13:15 and after the fu- Tim Lyddon. Pupils from Hyde Park Junior of the Olympics at 8:12am on the open- neral. School, King's Independent Prep-School, ing day. The bells are to be restored to Alan Woollacott, one time captain of Lipson Vale Primary School, Compton Pri- their former glory at a total cost of , died at the age of 70, on May mary School and High View Primary around £45,000. Restoration work is set 12th. His funeral was at Yarnscombe Parish School in Efford are among those to get a to begin in October and the bells are Church, on Sunday 27th May at 2pm. fol- look around. expected to be back in situ next year. lowed by interment. Les said those who have worked hard to Ron Garland Tower Captain at get the project off the ground were keen died on 24th June. Ron had been unwell for Handbell ringing to involve the whole community in the a couple of weeks and was taken into Tor- project. They are hoping following the bay Hospital the previous week. Ron was a Pupils bowled over by handbell-ringing restoration work, people of all ages will long standing member of both the experience get the chance to learn, participate and Lustleigh and Bovey Tracey bands and his CHILDREN at a Primary School help to preserve church bells and the wit and try humour will be missed. Ron’s were so taken with bell-ringing following a traditional skill of bell ringing. funeral was at Bovey Tracey parish Church recent church visit they have launched a Cruwys Morchard is a geographically on Monday the 9th July at 2:00pm. There lunchtime club to practice the hobby. large Parish with a relatively small popu- was ringing before the service at 13:15 and The 10 and 11-year-olds at lation six miles west of Tiverton. The immediately following the service. At the Primary School were instructed by local bells are in good order but need new conclusion of the service there was a pri- ringers at Rackenford Church for around headstocks and clappers and most im- vate cremation at . six weeks earlier this summer and it is portantly from the point of view of their John Rodd passed away at home on 22 hoped the club will continue to grow when ring-ability need to be re-hung on ball- June after being ill for 5 years. His Funeral the autumn term resumes in September. bearings rather than their present plain was at Down St Mary Church followed by a Children from Bickleigh Primary have also bearings. The 1905 Harry Stokes frame is cremation at Exeter. John used to ring ten- joined youngsters from Rackenford on a sound so the restoration project is not or at Colebrooke years ago and continued visit to Cruwys Morchard Church for a day too daunting. Money raising efforts are ringing at Down St Mary. devoted to campanology, which proved so proceeding with great gusto. A large pro- The Funeral of Yvonne Adams, Wife of popular it had to be repeated a second portion will have to be raised despite the Mike Adams, Captain of Kenton Ringers, time to accommodate a total of around 80 Lottery grant and so any contribution was held at Kenton Parish Church on 21 children. would be gratefully received by the August at 2pm. The service was followed Ian Campbell, ringing master from Exeter Project Manager, Roland Notley of by interment in the Churchyard. Cathedral, came to talk to the children and Wringsland, Pennymoor, Tiverton, Dev- Mike Adams stated “I would like to thank brought a demonstration bell to show on, EX16 8LH. everyone for the cards and messages of how church bells work. Later, small groups sympathy sent to me on the death of my were taken up to the belfry to see the bells Youtube - Devon Call Changes beloved wife Yvonne. An especial thanks to in their frame. The children also had the the ringers who rang Kenton bells half muf- opportunity to try ringing handbells as Following on from the Wednesday fled before and after the service, it was well as chiming the tower bells. Evening Ringers trip to York, a detailed very moving as we walked to the church Other activities included drawing and version of which appeared in the March and to the cemetery afterward to hear the learning about the history of the church issue of Devon Calls you can now see a bells being rung so well. Can I say thanks tower and an open tower day. During the series of clips from the ringing esca- also to Chris Clayton who was instrumental visits the children were set the task of pades of that ringing group. This has in disseminating the news around to the going back to school and designing and been cleverly put together with music ringers in mid Devon. making parachutes for their teddies, to and fast motion. If you have not Yvonne and I have been privileged to have bring to the open day when there will be watched them you will be missing out a close and supportive family and to be teddy parachuting from the 17m high tow- on something creative. This clip raises part of the wider ringing fraternity. er for all to enjoy. the profile of bell ringing and Devon call Thank you all again.” Many towers have handbells that are change ringing in particular as well as Keith Freeman a long time ringer at Yar- hung up and not used. Opportunities can lowering and rising the bells. I am sure combe St. John the Baptist church died 14 be made as they can be used, children are you will recognise a few of the ringers. August. His funeral took place at delighted by them. The can be used for See: www.youtube.com/playlist?List= church on 23 August at 2-30p.m. demonstrations and even concerts. PLD6743406C43D3D5B. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 3 Plympton St Mary’s Celebrate 700th Ringklies holidays Auntie’s Army in Wiltshire

To close the events of the 700th anniver- The Ringklies holiday from May 14 - 18 was Another early morning start for this trip sary celebrations at St Mary’s Church, a stay at the Burlington Hotel, Eastbourne, starting on the 3rd Friday in August. As Plympton, the bell ringers held a bell kindly arranged by John Staddon. befitting this summer there was some ringing experience on 11 August 2012. The ringers left Bow at 7.45am and had a heavy rain overnight causing a lot of sur- The intention was to have as many tow- tour to be based around Hampshire, West face water. The weather cleared as we ers as possible so that the bells could be and East Sussex. On day one they visited went east and we had a wonderful time. rung continuously for a period of 7 hours. Litton Cheney (Dorset), Fareham and Our stay was to be in Marlborough and There had to be a short stop during the Angmering (West Sussex). some ringers would meet us there and we 4th team while the 5th wheel was re- Tuesday they were ringing at Christchurch, would be 28 ringers in total with a number paired. The idea was a peal of 3322 Dorset and at Eastbourne, East Sussex at St of supporters. On the Friday we rang at change, derived from the years 1311 and Saviours and All Saints and St Mary. Tangley, Hants., Upper Chute, Wilts., and 2011 added to make up this number. The Wednesday was at Pevensey, Willingdon, stopped for lunch there, at the National aim was for 14 teams and each team to Alfriston and Seaford, all in East Sussex. Country Pub of the Year 2010, the Cross ring for 30 minutes. Thursday ringing was again in East Sussex Keys. During the afternoon we rang at Teams were provided with a wonderful with ringing at Ripe, Laughton, Heathfield, Everleigh and Collingborne Ducis and ar- assortment of refreshments and despite Waldron and Chiddingly. rived at our hotel, the Castle and Ball, the small delay, events ran smoothly. Friday, on their way home, ringing was at Marlborough. They ran out of all 3 draught A certificate was presented to each team West Tarring and Chichester, all in West beers on the first night and this was before member and a team certificate was also Sussex and finally Sopley, Hampshire. our evening meal. On Saturday at 9am we issued to their church. On Monday 15th to Friday 19th October rang at Marlborough. We were locked out A plaque with all the names, team and the next trip, the A & J autumn tour is of the 2nd tower, Savernake Forest and their respective churches, is to be pro- planned with a stay at the Royal Hotel were not to know that events would really duced and kept in St Mary's tower. Weymouth. go awry. After a phone call, we waited for A peal for 8 bells had been devised for Suggestions for towers so far are someone to turn up and were not to know this occasion and each team rung the Monday: Clyst //Kilmington/ what was developing along the only road same peal with a conductor being provid- /Charminster leading to this beautiful church set in ed, if required. The peals were Whitting- Tuesday: Burton Bradstock/Shipton Gorge/ some magnificent scenery that is owned tons, Tittums and Queens. Happy Loders/Bradpole/Powerstock/Symondsbury by The Earl of Cardogan who owns 4,500 celebrations to Plympton St Marys. Wednesday: Weymouth, Preston and acres of land. It seems that a trespasser Upwey/Abbotsbury was spotted! This sparked a person, we St Petrox, Dartmouth Thursday: Dorchester, Fordington/Bardford were told, representing the Earl, to block Peverell/Stratton/Frampton the public highway. The key holder could Friday: Dorchester/Whitchurch Canon- not get to us and when travelling back to Bell-ringers raise cash for wheel repair icorum//Shute the main road we could see that our coach Tower captain Tim Chapman and his bell- The cost will be £280 per person sharing, or would not be able to pass the blockade of ringers presented a cheque for £650 to Fr £296 single occupancy (limited availability). vehicles as this was the only road to the Will Hazlewood. Any enquires to John Staddon. church. Fortunately, for us, the person Dartmouth’s ‘marathon’ bell-ringers have blocking the highway had called the po- raised enough cash to get the clappers Ringklies Programme for the lice. When the police officer arrived we going again in St Petrox Church. were allowed through, we had not been Earlier this year, a 14-strong band of bell- remainder of 2012. trespassing and the person blocking the ringers hiked the one-mile route between September road had to reverse about 400m to allow St Petrox Church and St Saviour’s Church, Noss Mayo followed by Newton Ferrers. the coach to pass. After this excitement, 26 times. They carried with them the October we went and rang at Hungerford and in church’s broken bell wheel which is cost- followed by . the afternoon at Shalbourne and Great ing more than £1,000 to repair and to get November Bedwyn a 28cwt 6 and one caller decided the church bells ringing again. The spon- Atherington followed by to turn the tenor in! Our last stop was at sored walk raised £650 and, with another December Wootton Rivers a 3cwt 6 where the clock £500 from the St Petrox Trust land charity, To be confirmed face has GLORY BE TO GOD instead of there is enough to cover the £1,144 repair For any last minute changes please do numbers. On Sunday we rang at Christ bill. Tim Chapman, the tower captain, said check with the Devon Association website Church Swindon 22cwt 10 for their Sunday the money means the church itself will not www.devonbells.co.uk or the organiser of service. Making our way back we stopped have to ‘pay out the expense of a new bell the day, or Michael Webster. at Avebury to explore the largest stone wheel’. He explained: ‘Earlier this year the circle in the world, now a World Heritage second bell wheel at St Petrox church was £600 towards the cost of the replacement Site. Our final ring was at Bishops Cannings very badly damaged when the rope caught by means of a sponsored walk, carrying the followed by a Sunday Carvery. Thanks to around the bell and ripped through its old wheel 26 times between St Saviour’s all in making this so successful and espe- wheel. and St Petrox churches – a distance of cially to Steph and David for arranging the ‘At first it was hoped that a repair could be about one mile – so completing a marathon itinerary, Jon for the witty programme, carried out but it soon became apparent walk. Tim, who organised the event, said Mervyn for the ringing list, Elinor for her that a replacement would be necessary at the ringers were to be congratulated for computer and administrative skills and to a cost of £1,144.’ He said 14 members of their efforts and thanked sponsors for their Julia for her inspiration and encourage- the Dartmouth Town Ringers raised over generosity. ment. We look forward to next year’s trip. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 4 Stoke Gabriel win Major Final for their first time

On the 9th of June 2012, as a team repre- out, there was a deafening cheer. South ing so happy that Stoke Gabriel was to senting Stoke Gabriel, Sam, Julia, Colin, Brent ringers were overjoyed for them. finally win the Major Final. Thank you to all Chris, John and Mike, the captain, met at They often ring against them as they are for your personal thanks. It has still not Rewe, north of Exeter, for yet another bell both in the Deanery. Eggbuckland, dawned on some of the ringers of the ringing practise. There was nothing signifi- who have won this title more than any prestige in winning this most coveted title. cant about ringing at Rewe, they were other team, were also pleased that finally Personal thanks go to Horace and Norman more concerned with loosening up. Stoke Gabriel had won the Major Final. Mortimore. Horace does not compromise The Devon Association 6 Bell Major Final Coming out of the ringing chamber the his standards and this has encouraged ringing for the Ross Shield is the most team had not had time to think about how them to keep them on their toes with their prestigious competition for call change well they had rung as they were the last striking. Norman Mortimore’s help has ringers. Teams have to qualify and only team and walked straight into the church been invaluable. He is the one who will those qualifying can go forward to this to listen to the results. Many others con- step in at the last minute to help. With competition. gratulated them on having a good peal. their experience and help it had contribut- Luck was with them when they got to The team has been reminded that the first ed greatly to Stoke Gabriel winning the Down St Mary. They managed to park win is always the best, this is as good as it Devon Association Major Final 6 bell Com- alongside the beer tent. Yes, they stayed gets. Stoke Gabriel can recall the times petition 2012. in the beer tent most of the afternoon, when the team did so well and yet did not Ringers from the past had been remem- and the early evening, as they had been win. Once was in 1976 at when Art bered as they had all contributed to this drawn last to ring. The tent provided shel- Seymour collapsed and died and the other success, whether they rang just for servic- ter from a cold wind and the occasional in 1988 at where they were fa- es or not. Special thoughts were for Stan showers. They did have breaks from the vourites to win and came 3rd. Martin who rang for Stoke Gabriel for so tent. There was the service and the splen- It took Stoke Gabriel 50 years to finally win long and who was never to win the Major did tea. the title. Colin is the remaining ringer from Final. A celebration service was held in Many elements go into ringing. As a team that the era. His perseverance had paid Stoke Gabriel Church on 7 July and a buffet you have to be familiar with each other’s off. He played a big part on the day, and followed in the Church House Inn. It was style. The rise and lower of the bells is was complimented on the way he rang the good to hear from Bob Scadding a mem- crucial. The treble at Down St Mary de- third bell, as that bell had given away so ber of the team who rang from the 60s and manded a lot of concentration, with the many other faults, for so many other was unable to attend. He sent his congrat- ringers of the other bells having to be teams. ulations. A retiring collection of £100 is to aware. The third bell seemed to have been Sam, the youngest ringer, had to wrestle be donated to Jereme Darke’s chosen marking throughout the day. The pitch, with the awkward treble throughout the charity towards Frenchay Hospital. the speed of the striking, seemed to be a entire peal. Worthy congratulations were The picture below shows the Stoke Gabriel deciding factor, some teams rang slow, given to him. team on the day. L-R. Colin Heath, Chris others rang fast. Of course these are mi- To make their day, they also won the tro- Massey, Sam Massey, John Kelly BEM, nor imperfections, as we are talking about phy for the best top ringing on the day. Julia Jarvis and Michael Webster, Captain. the best twelve teams in the county of As if these two Devon. trophies were The team listened intently to South Brent, not enough, who were drawn first. Then to Eggbuck- they were land who were drawn third. Both Eggbuck- even more de- land and South Brent had won the shield lighted to see in the past, with Eggbuckland winning nu- that each of merous times. The Major Final was one the four judges win that Stoke Gabriel ringers had been had unani- trying for, in earnest for 50 years, since mously put 1962, when they first formed and became them as the interested in competitions. best peal. A re- Our time came to ring. No one mentioned sounding victo- that it could be our day, as no team, so far, ry and congrat- had had a good pitch. It was well known ulations to the that the treble ringer would have to work team on ring- hard, and the rest of the team to be aware ing so well for to give the treble ringer a fighting chance. such an impor- The team knew that these bells were not tant competi- to be underestimated. The bells needed to tion. Letters, be worked so as to keep them under strict cards, phone control. As the team went into the tower calls and they joked about that they were not to be emails con- lazy. A very timely reminder. gratulating the The rest is history. Stoke Gabriel won the team came in Devon Association Major 6 Bell competi- abundance, tion for 2012. When the results were given everyone be- Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 5

Results Tamar Valley Winter Knockout - Group 4 17 80.5 5. Bow 50 1/4 Third round at - 7th Feb 2012 18 High Bray 101.5 6. 63 1. Lamerton 34 3/4 19 105.5 7. Exeter St David 75 3/4 2. "B" 76 Thank you to all who participated, to all 8. Ide 103 1/4 3. Petersmarland 122 1/2 who helped to make this event so success- 9. Alphington B 104 Judges : John Wickett & Helen Robinson ful and special thanks to Dave Trist, Results from on Sat 14 April Results of the Devon Ringers Council 10 Training Officer. 1. Eggbuckland 12 1/2 bell at on 18th February 2012 The final round of the Mid Devon Winter 2. 20 1/2 Top ringing only League was held at on 13 March. 3. 49 1/4 1. Wed Night Ringers (team 2) 9 1/2 1. Sampford Courtenay "A" 4 4. 53 1/2 2. Tavistock 12 2. Chagford "A" 6 5. 54 3. The Quarter Pealers 14 3. Chagford "C" 13 6. 60 1/2 4. Wed Night Ringers (team 1) 24 1/2 4. Chagford "B" 16 7. Down St Mary 67 1/2 5. North East Branch 39 5. Bridestow/Lydford "A" 19 8. Bow 69 Results from the Mid Devon Winter 6. Sampford Courtenay "B" 22 9. 69 1/2 League competition held at Sampford 7. Bridestow/Lydford "B" 24 Another good day run by Dave and Dawn Courtenay 21st Feb 2012 8. Sampford Courtenay "C" 28 Hatton and the ladies that helped serve tea. 1. Chagford "A" 4 1/2 Top ringing only. The competition will Results of the Interdeanery Competition 2. Sampford Courtenay "A" 6 resume in October. held at Cheriton Bishop on 21 April 2012 3. Chagford "B" 15 About 40 ringers from the towers who 1. South Brent 36 1/2 4. Bridestow/Lydford. "A" 16 took part enjoyed Lydford bells and the 2. Eggbuckland 39 1/2 5. Sampford Courtenay "C" 17 supper that followed. 3. Plymstock 47 1/2 6. Sampford Courtenay "B" 19 The judging was as usual done by Brian 4. Exminster 52 7. Chagford "C" 21 Drake, who was thanked for turning out 5. 71 1/2 8. Bridestow/Lydford. "B" 43 every month in all weathers to listen to our 6. Stoke Gabriel 77 Top ringing only. ringing. After the competition the 40 ring- 7. North Bovey 95 1/2 Judge Brian Drake. ers who took part joined in a bring and 8. 96 3/4 Next and last round at Lydford on Mar 13 share supper along with tea and coffee 9. 115 Totnes Deanery Winter League - Dean provided by the Lydford ringers. Brian pre- 10. Upton 125 1/2 Prior - 25 February 2012 sented the section shields and every ringer Cup for the Best Deanery went to 1. South Brent A 61 had a glass inscribed with the Winter Judges: Ian Avery and James Grant 2. Stoke Gabriel 65 1/4 League logo and the date. The first place Results from the Devon Association 8 Bell 3. A 68 3/4 shield was shared between Sampford Competition held at on 28 4. Dean Prior A 73 Courtenay and Chagford "A" teams who April 2012 5. Dean Prior B 112 1/2 had three wins and three seconds each. Top ringing faults in brackets 6. South Brent B 137 Tamar Valley Guild Winter Knockout 1. 34 (20 1/2) 7. Broadhempston B 154 1/2 Final : - 14th April 2012 2. High 44 1/2 (27) Judges: John and Robert Dietz "A" Section - Knockout 3. Plymstock 46 (23 1/2) Tamar Valley Winter Knockout - Group 2 1. 25 4. 47 3/4 (26 1/2) Third round at Morwenstow - 29 Feb 2012 2. Monkleigh "A" 29 1/2 5. Exminster 55 1/4 (31 1/4) 1. Monkleigh "A" 31 3/4 3. 30 1/2 6. Exeter Cathedral 64 (31 1/4) 2. Morwenstow 66 1/4 4. Lamerton 34 7. Tavistock 66 3/4 (32 3/4) 3. Bradford 237 "B" Section - Knockout 8. Chagford 105 1/4 (57 3/4) Judge : Raymond Clements 1. Morwenstow 59 9. Widecombe in the Moor 124 (68 1/4) Devon Association Novice 6 Bell Competi- 2. Monkleigh "B" 64 Kingsteignton also win the top ringing tion held at Rewe on 10 Mar 2012 3. Dolton 88 trophy with 20 1/2 faults. Rounds Section competing for the T H Novice Section - Half a peal of top ringing Results from the Woodleigh Deanery Priddle Shield 1. Petersmarland 17 Festival held at on 5 May 2012 1 Exeter St Davids 30.3 2. Bradford 54 Junior section - Ringing off the stay 2 Exminster 38.4 Open Section 1. Galmpton 77.5 faults 3 Dunsford 56.9 1. Burrington 17 2. Stokenham A 82.5 4 Dartmouth 60.1 2. Lamerton 33 3. Stokenham B 92.5 5 Chagford 64.6 3. Littleham 35 4. 103.5 6 81.8 4. Alphington 45 1/2 5. South Milton A 106 7 85.6 5. East Anstey 56 6. Sherford 120 Call Change Section (half peal of sixty on 6. Petersmarland 99 7. 133 thirds) competing for P Rice Shield Judge : Mervyn Way 8. B 143 1 Upton 30.4 Results from Ide on Saturday 14th April 9. Chivlestone 168 2 Broadhempston A 32.5 A section Senior Section 3 Broadhempston B 36.6 1. Eggbuckland 1 3/4 1. 70.5 4 Chagford 39.4 2. South Brent A 2 2. Modbury B 86 5 Paignton 42.0 3. Kingsteignton 5 1/4 3. 126 6 Exeter St Davids A 43.5 4. Shaugh Prior 9 4. Modbury A 144.5 7 Exminster 48.0 5. Burrington 10 5. South Milton B 152 8 South Pool 50.4 6. Stoke Gabriel 14 6. Salcombe A 168 9 Dartmouth A 52.4 7. Broadhempston 23 The lady ringers entered a scratch team on 10 Salcombe 52.8 8. Alphington 32 1/2 the day and had 125 faults. 11 56.9 9. Holbeton 36 A raffle raised £215. The proceeds will be 12 Dartmouth B 60.0 B Section given to Sally Darke for Jereme as they are 13 Exeter St Davids B 60.9 1. South Brent B 39 raising money for the ICU at Frenchay Hospi- 14 Berrynarbor 64.8 2. Chagford 40 tal. It was felt appropriate to support this 15 Chivelstone 68.6 3. Down St Mary 41 fund raising as Jereme learnt to ring at 16 Dolton 70.4 4. Exminster 45 1/2 Stokenham. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 6 Results (Continued) Totnes Deanery Festival held at Staverton Results of the Minor Final held at 3. Stoke Gabriel 34 1/2 on 5 May 2012 Broadhempston on May 26th 2012 4. Shaugh Prior 37 1. South Brent A 25 1/2 1. Exeter St Petrock 68 1/4 5. Holbeton 49 1/2 2. Stoke Gabriel 38 2. Holbeton 80 1/4 6. Chagford 53 3. Broadhempston A 70 1/2 3. Bow 87 1/2 7. Monkleigh 63 4. Dean Prior 97 1/2 4. 107 1/2 8. 77 5. South Brent B 112 1/2 5. 127 9. Sandford 134 6. Broadhempston 175 1/2 Novice Section 10. Ide 175 Judges: Sue Husband and Mary Mears. 1. Upton 51 3/4 Judges: Sue Husband and Mervyn Way Devon Association Qualifier Broadhempston rang and declined to be Bow held at on May 12, 2012 placed, their score 41 3/4. 1. Eggbuckland 39 1. Burrington 13 1/4 Judges: Rob Dietz, Steve Facey, Stephen Hern- 2. Burrington 44 2. Littleham 20 1/4 iman, Martin Sharland. Scrutineer: John Cole 3. Shaugh Prior 50 3. Monkleigh 28 1/2 Results of the Moreton Deanery Ringing 4. Holbeton 65 1/4 4. 30 1/2 Festival held at Lustleigh on Sat 2 June 2012 5. Stoke Gabriel 67 5. 31 1/4 1. Widecombe in the Moor B 34 ½ Faults 6. Monkleigh 74 1/4 6. Drewsteignton 36 1/4 2. North Bovey 39 7. Chagford 93 7. Bow 44 3/4 3. Widecombe in the Moor C 75 ½ 8. Morchard Bishop 100 1/2 8. 52 1/4 4. Widecombe in the Moor D 87 ½ 9. Sandford 110 1/4 9. East Anstey 61 1/4 5. Holne 90 10. Ide 214 1/4 Places 1 - 5 qualify for the Major Final, to be 6. 111 Judges: Robert Dietz and Jim Steer held at Down St Mary on 9 June 7. Bovey Tracey 115 Results of the South Devon Ringers' compe- Places 6 - 9 qualify for the Minor Final, to be 8. 119 tition held at Meavy on 30 June 2012 held at Broadhempston on 26 May 9. Buckland in the Moor 121 1. Eggbuckland 16 1/2 Results of the Devon Association 6 Bell The improvers cup was awarded to Holne 2. South Brent 24 South Qualifier held at on 12 Results from the Plymouth and 3. Plymstock 24 3/4 May 2012 Deaneries Competition held at 4. Stoke Gabriel 37 3/4 1. Eggbuckland 24 1/2 on 2nd June 2012 5. Shaugh Prior 41 1/4 2. Shaugh Prior 35 3/4 A Section (Full peal with rise and lower) 6. Holbeton 52 3. South Brent 37 1/2 1. Eggbuckland 22 1/2 7. Lamerton 58 1/4 4. Lamerton 41 1/4 2. Plymstock 49 3/4 8. Chagford 63 1/4 5. Stoke Gabriel 44 1/4 3. Shaugh Prior 50 1/2 9. Widecombe in the Moor 73 6. St Petrock's 60 1/2 4. Holbeton 63 10. Holne 96 3/4 7. Holbeton 83 3/4 B Section (Full peal off the stay) 11. Paignton 98 1/4 8. Holne 101 1/4 1. Bickleigh 44 1/4 Novice Section (Round Ringing) Judges: Ian Avery, Martin Sharland, Mau- 2. 89 1/4 1. Exminster 26 1/4 rice Sharland, Ruth Tuckett 3. Tamerton Foliot 95 1/2 2. Kenton 45 1/2 Scrutineer: John Cole. Novice Section (Round ringing) Intermediate Section (1/2 peal 60 on thirds) Towers placed 1 - 5 qualify for the Major 1. Wembury A 19 1. Holne 20 1/4 Final to be held at Down St Mary on 9 June 2. Wembury B 43 ½ 2. Meavy 28 Towers placed 6 - 8 qualify for the Minor Judges: James Kerslake and Barry Osborne 3. Paignton 40 Final to be held at Broadhempston on 28 Results of the Devon Association 6 Bell 4. Exminster 41 ½. May 2012. Major Final at Down St Mary on 9 June 2012 Judges: Scott Adams, Nick and Ruth Tuckett. The 17th St Peter's Striking Competition 1. Stoke Gabriel 30 1/2 Holne had 11 year old Holly in their team, the held at Bampton on 19 May 2012. 2. Burrington 38 3/4 youngest ringer taking part. A mixed Doubles and Call Change event 3. Eggbuckland 40 1/2 The sum of £252.26 was raised in aid of open to all towers in the Tiverton and Cul- 4. Shaugh Prior 43 1/2 Devon Historic Churches Trust lompton Deaneries. 5. West Down 44 1/2 Results from South Brent 7th July 2012 1. Tiverton St Peter (P.B. Doubles) 26 3/4 6. Lamerton 46 1/2 1 Eggbuckland 11 1/2 2. Bampton (P. Bob Doubles) 42 1/2 7. Littleham 54 3/4 2 Burrington 16 3. Tiverton St Paul (P. Bob Doubles) 45 8. South Brent 56 3 Plymstock 17 4. (Call Changes) 80 1/2 9. Holbeton 65 3/4 4 Shaugh Prior 21 5. Washfield (Call Changes) 92 1/2 10. Mortehoe 69 3/4 5 Kingsteignton 22 1/2 6. Cruwys Morchard (Call Changes) 121 11. Drewsteignton 70 1/4 6 Exminster 24 Judge: David Trist 12. Monkleigh 71 3/4 7 South Petherwin 32 1/2 Hartland Deanery Annual Competition Judges: I Avery, J Dietz, C Hockin and M Way. 8 Holbeton 34 1/2 held at Littleham - 19th May 2012 Scrutineer G Arscott. 9 Stoke Gabriel 39 1/2 Senior Section Results from the competition held at 10 Down St Mary 65 1. Littleham 17 3/4 Eggbuckland on 16 June 2012 11 Lamerton 71 1/2 2. Monkleigh Novices 27 1/4 1. South Brent A 24 1/2 12 Broadhempston 90 1/2 3. Monkleigh “A” 33 2. Kingsteignton 27 1/2 Judge: Neil Holloway 4. 50 1/4 3. Burrington 30 3/4 Results of the Torridge Valley Competition 5. 63 1/2 4. Stoke Gabriel 35 1/2 held at on 7 July 2012 6. 74 1/2 5. South Petherwin 56 1/2 Open Section 6. Shaugh Prior 58 1. South Tawton 31 Novice Section 7. Plymstock 61 1/4 2. East Anstey 39 One novice ringer; no raising & lowering; six 8. South Brent B 69 3. Alphington A 87 minutes of change ringing 9. Holne 98 4. Alphington B 128 1. 10 3/4 10. Broadhempston 170 Torridge Section 2. Weare Giffard 15 1/2 Judges: Harry Bardens and Stephen Trout. 1. Littleham 28 3. Parkham 16 3/4 Results from the competitions held at 2. Monkleigh A 53 1/2 4. Weare Giffard 24 1/2 Morchard Bishop and Bow on 23 June 2012 3. 58 5. Alwington 28 Morchard Bishop 4. Morwenstow 58 6. 40 1. Eggbuckland 20 5. Monkleigh B 59 Judge : Lester Quance 2. Burrington 34 6. Dolton 66 Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 7 Results (Continued)

Ctd from p 6 - Shebbear on 7 July 2012 Results from the Burrington three 10. East Anstey 45 7. Torrington 89 towers Competition held on 28th July 11. North Bovey 46 8. Petersmarland 103 1012. 12. Widecombe 57 1/4 Novice Section Atherington. 13. Dean Prior 60 1/4 1. Dolton 77 "A" Section. 14. Holne 61 2. Petersmarland 95 1. South Brent 16 3/4 Judges: Ruth Tuckett, J Cole and M Way. 3. 165 2. Shaugh Prior 25 Junior Novice Section (off stay with short peal) 3. Egg Buckland 26 Results from competitions at Monkleigh, 1. Weare Giffard SB 31 1/2 4. South Tawton 31 Torrington and on 11 Aug 2012 2. Morwenstow 32 "B" Section. Monkleigh - Open Section 3. Dolton 26 (under time) 1. Chagford 39 1. Eggbuckland 10 4. Weare Giffard SD 34 2. 43 1/2 2. Burrington 21 1/2 5. Dolton 39 3. Mortehoe 44 1/2 3. Down St.Mary 25 6. Petersmarland 42 1/2 4. Sampford Courtenay 48 4. Stoke Gabriel 29 Judges: John Wickett and Helen Robinson 5. Monkleigh 48 1/2 5. East Anstey 39 Results from the competitions held at Collaton 6. Littleham 49 6. Dean Prior 46 St Mary and Stoke Gabriel on 14 July 2012 7. Down St Mary 67 Local Section Collaton St Mary Judge. Mervyn Way. 1. Monkleigh "B" 30 1. Shaugh Prior 7 Ashreigney. 2. Dolton 37 2. Exminster 13 1/2 "A" 3. Frithelstock 132 3. Burrington 15 1. Egg Buckland 15 Judge : John Wickett 4. South Brent 17 1/2 2. South Brent 21 1/2 Torrington - Open Section 5. Down St Mary 18 3/4 3. Shaugh Prior 39 1. Eggbuckland 7 1/4 6. Holbeton 26 1/2 4. South Tawton 42 1/2 2. Burrington 9 1/2 7. Ide 55 1/2 "B" 3. Stoke Gabriel 15 1/4 8. Broadhempston 92 1 Sampford Courtenay 51 4. Down St.Mary 15 3/4 Judges: Sue Husband and John Cole 2. Morthoe 54 5. Dean Prior 20 1/2 Stoke Gabriel 3. Monkleigh 55 6. East Anstey 23 3/4 1. South Brent 44 4. Littleham 59 Local Section 2. Burrington 44 1/2 5. Chagford 66 1/4 1. Dolton 17 3/4 3. Shaugh Prior 52 6. High Bickington 67 2. Monkleigh "B" 22 1/2 4. Exminster 55 7. Down St Mary 68 1/4 3. Frithelstock 104 5. Down St Mary 76 1/4 Judge. Paul Wright. Judge : Mike Rose 6. Holbeton 95 1/4 Burrington. Frithelstock - Open Section 7. Ide 136 1/2 "A" 1. Eggbuckland 19 1/2 8. Broadhempston 177 1/2 1. Egg Buckland 9 3/4 2. Burrington 34 1/2 Judges: John and Robert Dietz. 2. South Brent 17 3/4 3. Stoke Gabriel 51 Development Section held at Stoke Gabriel 3. Shaugh Prior 26 1/2 4. Down St.Mary 56 1. Broadhempston 23 1/2 4. High Bickington 30 5. Dean Prior 81 2. Stoke Gabriel 51 1/2 "B" Local Section Judge: Norman Mortimore 1. South Tawton 44 1/2 1. Monkleigh "B" 50 Results from the competitions held at Doddis- 2. Sampford Courtenay 45 2. Frithelstock 150 combsleigh and Dunsford on 21 July 2012 3. Monkleigh 54 1/2 Judge : Mervyn Way 4. Morthoe 59 Results from the competitions held at 1. Eggbuckland 18 5. Littleham 77 Lydford and on 18 August 2012 2. Burrington 26 1/2 6. Chagford 80 1/4 3. Shaugh Prior 31 7. Down St Mary 83 1/2 Lydford 4. South Brent A 35 Judge. Steve Facey. 1 Eggbuckland 7 5. Kingsteignton 41 Handicap Overall Results 2 South Brent 15 1/4 6. South Brent B 52 1/2 by Steve Herniman. 3 Exminster 26 1/2 7. South Petherwin 56 1/2 1. South Tawton. 4 South Petherwin 34 8. Chagford 70 2. Sampford Courtenay. 5 Mortehoe 36 3/4 9. Holbeton 72 3. South Brent. 6 Burrington 38 1/2 10. Stoke Gabriel 81 4. Egg Buckland. 7 Lamerton 54 11. Down St Mary 90 5. Shaugh Prior. 8 South Tawton 63 1/4 Judges: Mary Mears and Maurice Sharland 6. Littleham. 9 East Anstey 66 Dunsford 7. Chagford. 10 Alphington 73 1/2 1. Eggbuckland 19 8. Monkleigh. 11 Ide 94 2. Burrington 24 9. Morthoe. Judges: Mary Mears and Mervyn Way 3. South Brent A 25 1/2 10. Down St Mary. Bridestowe 4. Shaugh Prior 31 1/2 11. High Bickington. 1. Eggbuckland 10 5. Kingsteignton 32 1/2 Results from competition held at 2. Mortehoe 11 1/2 6. Stoke Gabriel 34 Widecombe on 4 August 2012 3. South Tawton 17 1/2 7. Chagford 52 1. Eggbuckland 9 4. South Brent 18 8. South Petherwin 57 2. South Brent 12 1/2 5. South Petherwin 18 1/2 9. Down St Mary 63 1/2 3. Socy of Royal Cumberland Youths 15 6. Exminster 21 1/2 10. South Brent B 72 1/2 4. Burrington 15 1/2 7. Burrington 32 11. Holbeton 105 1/2 5. Shaugh Prior 16 8. Alphington 32 1/2 Judges: P. Pester and Martin Sharland 6. Exminster 24 9. East Anstey 37 All proceeds with be donated to the Devon 7. Holbeton 27 10. Lamerton 63 Church Bell Restoration Fund 8. Stoke Gabriel 29 3/4 11. Ide 68 1/2 Jereme Darke had his first competition peal since 9. South Tawton 37 1/2 Judges: John Wickett and Cedric Hockin his accident and rang for Holbeton at both towers Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 8 Jubilee Celebrations

The first Royal Jubilee bell, Elizabeth, A feat not often achieved Nationally. Gates and bell are the perfect reminder weighing half a ton, and donated by the As recorded on the National Database. of this Jubilee year Worshipful Company of Vintners was cast Devon Association JUBILEE celebrations already seem a while at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in east Broadhempston SS Peter & Paul ago but has at least two per- London, where Big Ben was cast. The first Tuesday, 5 June 2012 in 30mins (13) manent reminders. The new Jubilee gates Royal Jubilee bell is the largest of eight 120 Doubles by Call Changes. and the Bell. The Jubilee footpath first bells making up the Royal Jubilee Bells had Plain Bob Doubles opened in November 1897 was to cele- been cast for the Queen's Diamond Jubi- Called at Hand Stroke with the 5th as brate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It lee. The bell, Elizabeth, played an impor- observation bell. links Park Road to Victoria Road, known tant role in the Thames Diamond Jubilee 1 Julia Jarvis then as Moor Lane and Higher Street. This Pageant on Sunday 3 June. The bells were 2 Beverly Hinkley/Christine Pascoe short cut saves residents a quarter of a rung from a floating belfry, the first vessel 3 Lesley Rowe/ Marion Ryder mile and a climb of 1,900ft (the route in the pageant called "Ursula Katherine". 4 Caroline Keen being a mere 412ft by the new footpath). The other bells are named after senior 5 Graham Pascoe (c) To mark Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubi- members of the Royal Family, Philip, 6 Spencer Keys lee new gates were erected by the Charles, Anne, Andrew, Edward, William HRH Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee celebra- present Town Council. The cost of this and Henry. The Belfry Barge, an amazing tion. First in method by 1,2,3,4. project was more than £2,000 for just the vessel, heralded the start of the Pagent, First in method as conductor (5). gates. Right Angel on the Hatherleigh In- was pushed along by a tug at about 6mph, dustrial Estate kindly painted them as a as it made its way to Tower Bridge from donation to the town. One thing, howev- Battersea Bridge. Following immediately er, hasn't changed since 1897, the lovely behind was the Queen's barge Gloriana. views from the path. The same idyllic The barge led 1,000 boats down river with The bells are safely installed in Stoke scenes are there today, with sheep graz- its bells ringing and churches along the Canon church. The bells, which had not ing in the adjoining and distant fields. route sounding their bells in reply. been rung for several years because the On Hatherleigh Moor, near the monu- This 94ft-long barge had been hired to bell frame was unsafe, were removed ment, a wonderful granite bell was placed carry the enormous steel belfry which from St Mary Magdalene Church in No- in time for the Jubilee. It is the work of stood 20ft above the water. vember 2008. There was a huge fundrais- renowned sculptor, Marcus Vergette, who The belfry which consists of the eight bells ing effort from villagers. When the bells lives on the outskirts of Hatherleigh. This and a heavy duty steel frame had a bell is not perhaps what many people were returned to the village people combined weight of more than 12 tons. would consider a conventional bell it were so concerned about them being The Ursula Katherine had been used to hasn't got a rope or clapper, but the pas- stolen that a guard was mounted. A carry supplies to the Olympic Park. sage of wind will give it a voice and the Red and gold decorations had been spate of metal thefts from local churches beauty of its shape and form adds interest designed by Philippa Broadhurst, former meant that no insurer would cover the to this area of the moor. It will be a perma- art director for the ITV hit Downton Abbey. bells for theft while they were still on the nent reminder of the Jubilee. Marcus is Eight change ringers, members of the An- ground. Sixteen people volunteered for currently working on the Time and Tide cient Society of College Youths, formed bell patrol. The village, with a population project which will see a permanent instal- the Royal Jubilee Bellringers and rang a of 600, had the task of raising £86,000 to lation of 12 bells around the United King- quarter peal of Cambridge Surprise Major. cover the cost of a new ringing chamber dom, which will be rung by the sea at high They rang while other churches along the as well as the re-tuning and refurbish- tide. This project is to make a permanent route and around the country providing ment of the bells. In addition one of the installation of the Time and Tide Bell at an answering peal. old bells had to be replaced with a spe- the high tide mark at a number of diverse Following their role in the pageant, the Roy- cially made new bell because it was of sites around the country, from urban cen- al Jubilee Bells found their home at the important historical interest. Many local tres to open stretches of coastline. The Church of St James Garlickhythe in the City and national charities interested in bells rise of the water at high tide moves the of London. They were originally hung for and bell ringing made donations and the clapper to strike the bell. Played by the change ringing in a purpose built tower in a fund-raising was given an enormous movement of the waves, the bell creates warehouse in Edenbridge. The tower and boost with a grant of £44,000 from the a varying, gentle, musical pattern. As the bells were then transferred to the boat that effect of global warming increases, the Heritage Lottery Fund. Local children led the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant periods of bell strikes will become more were very involved with raising money so on 3rd June and were rung to a quarter peal and more frequent, and as the bell be- that the Bell Restoration Committee de- and various other touches. The bells were comes submerged in the rising water the transferred to St James' and dedicated on cided to have the new bell engraved pitch will vary. The first bell was installed 17th June. This is the second new ring of School Bell. On the day the bells arrived in July 2009 at Appledore, Devon: the sec- bells to be hung in the City of London to in Stoke Canon the entire school includ- ond on Bosta beach Gt. Bernera, Outer celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. A new ring ing the pre-school children, took part in Hebrides: the third at Trinity Buoy Wharf, of 10 bells was created at St a short Service of Blessing, led by the London: the fourth installed in Aberdyfi, Dunstan‐in‐the‐West and were first pealed Rev. Preb Sue Sheppard. The rededica- Wales. A further example of Marcus' work to welcome HM The Queen to the City of tion service was held on June 23rd and a can be seen at the village hall in Highamp- ton, commemorating the foot-and-mouth London for her Serviceth of Thanksgiving at St youtube clip is available of ringing on the Paul’s Cathedral on 5 June. newly installed bells. outbreak. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 9 Association News Devon Association of Ringers Team List Rule Due to an error on the side of the officers Training, Recruitment & Youth Development at the AGM the team list rule could not be enforced. An announcement was Intermediate Competition made hoping that teams would still com- The Devon Association is holding an Intermediate Competition on 13th October 2012 at ply to enable compliance with the exist- Lustleigh/Bovey Tracey. This competition is aimed at teams who may have previously ing rules. Teams are still allowed to entered the Novice competition but would now like to start to improve and develop borrow ringers at short notice as the their rising and lowering in competitions. rules allow, however, the relevant Assist- The competition will, much like the Novice competition, have a friendly and encourag- ant Secretary on the day should be in- ing atmosphere. The competition peal will comprise of a rise, half a peal of ‘Sixty on formed before the draw if this applied. Thirds’ and a lower, with each section of the peal being judged separately. Each section Minor Final Venue changed at short will have a winning team along with an overall winner, along with constructive com- notice to Broadhempston ments from the judges as to what could be improved for next time. The Minor Final was to be held at Thurle- Invitations will be issued nearer the time, however if you are interested in attending or stone but due to unforeseen urgent re- require more information, please contact Sam Massey. pairs to the tower arrangements were made at short notice to hold the event at Rising & Lowering Workshops Broadhempston. The date and time re- In conjunction with the Intermediate competition, the Devon Association Training, mained the same, 2pm on May 26th Recruitment and Youth Development committee is launching a programme of work- 2012. The officers apologised for any shops to assist teams and individuals in developing their rising and lowering skills. confusion and inconvenience caused, A number of teams have already registered an interest; if you would like more informa- and thanked Julia Jarvis for her immedi- tion about rising and lowering workshops please contact Sam Massey. ate offer of assistance and to Graham Pascoe, Captain of the Broadhempston tower, for stepping in at short notice. Annual draw Stuart Aplin collapses at South Devon Congratulations to the Officers. Prize Winners from the Devon Associa- Qualifier at Sheepstor After Jereme stood down as Association tion Grand Draw Stuart fell of a chair and knocked his head Secretary, and then his unfortunate acci- Draw at Down St Mary on 9 June 2012 on granite at Sheepstor during the ringing dent others having been trying to fill the 1. £250 - Reg Pincombe - Warkleigh and was rushed to hospital. He was dis- void that he left. There is already a Secre- 2. £75 - F Tucker - Burrington charged from Derriford that evening. The tary, Margaret White, an assistant Secre- 3. £50 - Rob - Sherford cut on Stuart’s head was not as bad as first tary for the South, James Kerslake and 4. £25 - B Woollad - 01837 840*** thought and he had traces of bruising to now a competition secretary, Joan Clarke, 5. £25 - M Harris - Bridgerule his ribs. Stuart’s Son-in-law was waiting in who conducted the smooth running of the 6. £25 - Jane Lott - Bow A&E and took Stuart back to his home in competitions this year. I doubt whether it 7. £25 - Ward - 01805 603*** Kingsteignton for the night. A special was that easy as each team considers its 8. £25 - A Beer - thank you to everyone who attended and own priority as more important than 9. £25 - S Blackburn - cared for Stuart at Sheepstor. someone else’s. A lot more effort goes 10. £25 - Sally Sellick - Drewsteignton Don Roberts - hip replacement into being a competition secretary than 11. £25 - M Fishwick - Appledore It was Don Roberts’ birthday on 5 August. most imagine. Jereme, with his vast expe- 12. £25 - M James - He is now 82. You may have seen Don at rience would ensure that everything from Fund raising at AGM Cheriton Bishop for the Interdeanery and parking, teas, services, judges accommo- After the AGM there are short meetings at Broadhempston for the Minor Final. He dation etc., was seen to and this would from other groups. It makes sense as was then using two sticks to get around. I suddenly become a job for Joan. With local people are attending the AGM in any am pleased to report that Don’s right hip help and co-operation, events can run event, or maybe the further meetings has been completely replaced with an smoothly and take a lot of pressure off of may encourage their attendance at the “Exeter hip” on 10 August 2012. This is to the Competition Secretary. Joan is to be AGM. There is usually tea, biscuits and match the left hip that was replaced on 9 congratulated on the way she ran the cakes to follow the AGM and also ringing August 2002, this one is expected to last 15 competitions so efficiently. They all in- at . It has been suggested years. Don states that the pain is now eas- volved work well before the competitions that a further event could be added after ing and he has started to walk and to do his and some careful planning. the AGM, maybe an Association fund exercises. He will see his Surgeon on 25 Other Officers, who have had more work, raising event, such as for Jereme’s cho- September and hopes to return to ringing are Margaret and James. Margaret rose to sen charity, to be held at the Waie Inn, on 27 September. He did ring the day be- the challenge and kept things running de- Zeal Monachorum. Pub games could be fore his operation, just in case! spite her arm injury and the absence of considered, skittles or any other games, Ringing is still taking place at Upton and Jereme. James, amongst all of his addi- maybe a knock out competition for Don will be looking forward to seeing the tional tasks had also taken on the running Euchre, darts or bridge. The Waie Inn is improvements with the team’s ringing of the website after John Enderson’s re- open all day, and these events could when he returns. Don is still very active tirement. The website appears to have run start at 6pm. The Waie Inn could provide and very much involved with swimming seamlessly, thanks not only to John, with meals or a buffet. If you are interested and is organising events from his home his development and handing over of the please do contact James Steer or Gra- and looking forward to the National website, but also to the enthusiasm, time ham Sharland. Schools Teams Swimming Trials. and energy from James. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 10 All the Bells Bratton Fleming Ring out for Olympics – All the Bells Mary and at Stoke Gabriel where there Bride gets her bells ringing Any Bell. Anyone. Anywhere. was 25 minutes ringing to complete the Wedding bells could be heard ringing at 08:12 27th July call change version of Five Rings Doubles. Bratton Fleming Parish Church on Friday Turner Prize-winning artist and musician St Marychurch, rang all 10 bells to Call 17 August. But they weren't being rung as Martin Creed invited everyone in the UK Changes at 08:12 for about 10 minutes. a blushing bride left the church – because to take part in Work No. 1197: All the bells Wolborough also rang (twice) and they the bride was in the bell tower, ringing the in a country rung as quickly and as loudly had the services of a town crier in full bells herself. as possible for three minutes at 08:12 on regalia! were also among Katherine Miles, who until Friday morning 27th July 2012 to celebrate the first day of the early risers! Kingsteignton rang loud was known as Katherine Taylor, opted to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic and fast. Broadhempston rang Olympic spend the minutes immediately after mar- Games. Led by Big Ben, bells across Britain Doubles Call Changes twice a little later in rying husband Chris ringing the bells at the rang out in a joyous cacophony, marking the morning. Totnes also rang a little later church, after spending large parts of her the official opening day of the London Ol- as did . There was bell childhood doing the same. ympics. At precisely 8:12 a.m., 12 hours ringing in town centre Katherine's parents, Steve and Rachel, before the spectacular Olympic opening when local dignitaries joined in the coun- have rung bells for many years, with Steve ceremony, the bells heralded a day of cel- try's bell-ringing ceremonies to herald the following in the footsteps of his father and ebration that has been years in the making. start of the Olympic Games. taking up bell-ringing as a child while Big Ben, chimed 40 times over three min- Newton Abbot town crier Cllr Ken Pur- Rachel started when she was a student. utes to ring in the games. It was joined chase, borough crier Eveline Davies and And Steve and Rachel are delighted to see across the country by bells and horns in her escort Michael Davies rang a resound- the family tradition continued. churches, ships, boats, trucks and cars 12 ing chorus with their three bells from out- Rachel, who moved to Bratton Fleming hours before the symbolic time of 2012 side St Leonard's Tower at 8.12am on four and a half years ago, said: "It seemed British Summer Time — 8:12 p.m. Friday. The bells also rang out for an un- like a nice thing to do, and we're really Creed said “Bells are the loudest instru- precedented three minutes at Britannia happy with it." Steve and Rachel started ments, and so I thought to do a work in Royal Naval College in Dartmouth to help ringing bells at Bratton Fleming's church public using bells, trying to make a sort of mark the start of the games. 18 months ago, after an advert was placed public piece of music that could be heard Children in Uffculme were among thou- in the parish magazine asking for bell-ring- everywhere, you know, across the whole sands across the country to join a chorus ers to ring at another wedding. city and kind of across the whole country.” of chimes to express their enthusiasm for Since that time they have helped train Olympic organisers say they believe Friday the Olympic Games. Pupils from Kingwood more bell-ringers, and Bratton Fleming was the first time that Big Ben’s 13.5 ton Childcare were at St Mary's Church to ring now boasts nine. Katherine, a teacher, bell, which usually strikes the hour, had in a welcome about 12 hours before the said it was nice to give a small nod to part been rung outside its regular schedule start of the event. Administrator Jennifer of her childhood on her wedding day. since 1952, when it tolled 56 times for King Nash said: "The children really were excit- "Bell-ringing is something I grew up doing George VI’s funeral, once for every year of ed and we have had an Olympic-themed because of my parents," she said. his life. It will open with the sound of a week here so they are doing lots of events "So when the opportunity to do this pre- 27-ton bell from the 442-year-old and we have even got an Olympic village sented itself we thought, why not?" Whitechapel Bell Foundry, which also set up, complete with a ticket office." The made Big Ben and Philadelphia’s Liberty youngsters also planted a tree at Denner's Frithelstock Bell. Many took part by ringing any kind of Way in tribute to the Games being held in bell for three minutes - from enthusiastic Britain. Frithelstock now has a thriving bell-ringing children with hand bells, bicycle bells and A number of National Trust properties team which is preparing to host its first doorbells to experienced change ringing across the region also had their bells going competition at the church in 62 years. experts of tower bells. The cacophony last- including Castle Drogo – the chapel bell at The bells had not been rung regularly for ed three minutes and also saw people jan- the popular visitor attraction can be heard 40 years until about three years ago, gling car keys and making their mobile across the Teign Gorge on Dartmoor. when a group of villagers decided to do phones ring. There was a lot of enthusiasm for the Ol- something about it. Tower captain Terry Martin Creed said: ‘It’s by people and for ympics and the games and organisation Warrington said: "I used to play rugby people. On the morning of the opening of gave us all something to be proud of. with a bellringer and he used to try and the Games it’s a massive signal that some- get me to have a go. Then my lifestyle thing is happening.’ Bells ringing for the Dartmouth Regatta changed and I had more time at home. I The bells from St Saviour’s were rung, as is All The Bells was broadcast by the BBC to spoke to a few guys in the pub to see if tradition for the 3 mornings during the Re- a potential live audience of over 10 million they might be interested, and they were." people across the UK on TV, radio and gatta, from Thursday, 30 August through to Saturday 1 September. The ringing started The eight volunteers, who are all in their online - including BBC Breakfast, BBC Ra- after the cannon was heard at 8am each 40s and 50s, had to be taught how to ring. dio 2 Chris Evans Breakfast Show where morning. That session of ringing lasted an Most churches have a competition and were broadcast ringing after hour, and then most ringers found break- theirs is combined with Monkleigh and someone phoned in, the ringers were also fast somewhere in town. After breakfast Torrington on the same day. Researching presented with Olympic Meals. BBC local ringing commenced at 10 am until 11am. bellringing competitions, Terry said they radio stations also joined in and St Marks Visitors called in to ring and well done to discovered some unusual facts. "Years ago Exeter was broadcast ringing. Ringing took Tim Chapman for providing a local team people used to ring for unusual prizes”. To place after hearing Big Ben ring at 08:12. from Dartmouth who not only assisted eve- follow this, local monumental mason Locally in Devon many churches rang out ry day but had a complete team for two Gabriel Hummerstone is making a slate and at 08:12, such as Paignton, Collaton St peals Saturday morning at 10am. bell which will be set in a wooden frame. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 11 Two articles from Chris Clayton Do you call yourself a Tower Captain? around here” how much better to be able learn how to ring with a coil if you have to, Visiting a tower in Devon one night I asked to say “yes I am the captain and we have a than learn with coils and have to ring the person who let us in if he was the good strong band”. without. captain of ringers and was there a band in Ringing in Devon and not just for the You have all seen ringers who wont ring the tower. His reply was “No interest Association, faces many challenges. The without a coil and have to hunt for boxes. around here”. legacy of the past has not helped, because Teach without and have a nice double rope My first thoughts were “why not” these as it was so successful it is difficult to admit to hold, much easier. are lovely bells and then I looked around. it has no place for the future, but the One other important point about coils. If The belfry was dirty, cold, draughty, ropes future must be faced. More about that in there is an accident, for example, the stay all different heights, rubbish in the corners another article, but for now, let’s all do all is broken and the learner cannot drop the so I started thinking. In the past this had we can to make sure it has a future. coil in time. You will be LIABLE for teaching been an active tower with a strong band, How to train and keep ringers in an UNSAFE manner. what had gone wrong. Do you look at your learners and think, Running the rope through the hand, again When I started ringing fifty three years ago “They look nice and relaxed with a good an unnecessary action which has lead to at Warkleigh that's just what the tower action!” Training ringers is fraught with many nasty and quite severe accidents. It was like, but life really was different. I dangers. You are asking the learner to pull can also cause rope burns. Keep the rope would have come fresh from the farm, a rope and the only thing between them away from any part of the ringer that can others were quarry men, farm workers, and possible disaster is a thin bit of wood be caught. I myself have seen broken road men and lorry drivers. In other ways called a stay. bones, ends taken off fingers, pulled arms men, (and it was all men) who earned With this in mind I think it is time to look etc. One accident like this and the learner their living manually, lived in the cold and at some of the habits I see around me has gone for good. wet and thought the tower was fine. when ringing and try to relate that to the Do not let your learners run the rope Also there was not much else to do on a possible dangers when teaching. Don't through their hands. If you do and there is Tuesday night. Towers all around Devon look at my action, I was self taught, I try to an accident, you will be LIABLE for were full of men like that, who spent hours improve but old habits die hard. I don't let teaching in an UNSAFE manner. practising, rang on Sunday and rarely went my learners take on bad habits to start It goes without saying that no learner very far except the annual outing and the with. What they do when I am not around should ever put their hands through a loop. occasional competition. or later in their ringing career is not my Look after your learners, make sure that The trouble is, fifty years on the ringing problem, but it is my problem when under your belfry is the most important place to scene has totally changed and if you don't my instruction. be on practice night, it’s a great feeling to embrace the new reality, you will end up I think I had better remind readers what I be able to look around and think “I taught with towers like the one I walked into. said in my first article. Fifty years ago, these ringers” Don't forget we need every Modern ringers are as many women as hands were hard, muscles strong and ringer we can find. men, in fact in many towers they are the manual labour, if not the norm, was pretty majority, they live a life, where damp and universal, even to men who worked in the Devon County Show cold don't feature. They like central office. Today, it is quite possible the first heating, modern amenities and even more rope a potential learner ever feels is the The 2012 Devon County Show lived up to important on a Tuesday night there is a bell rope. With hands soft and muscles its billing as the biggest party in Devon wealth of different things to do. If we are quite sufficient to handle a key board great with one of the largest crowds in modern going to attract and more importantly care must be taken or the recruit will be times enjoying the celebratory atmos- keep ringers, the belfry has to be the place put off for life. This can equally apply to phere of a region welcoming the Olympic where they want to be. men as well as women. torch and preparing for HM The Queen's I know it costs money, but money can be Some of these points the reader may find Diamond Jubilee. There was a fabulous obtained with enough determination, but controversial and not how they may quite line-up of entertainment headlined by the look around your tower. Is this the sort of successfully train learners. Well that's fine, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. place that a young lady for example, fresh I want trainers to think about what they The ringers section of the Churches Stand from her centrally heated office where she are doing and if this helps, good. at the County Show is now a well estab- has sat at a computer all day would want Starting ringers from the bottom and rising lished part of the Devon Ringers’ Calen- to spend her evening? Is it clean, warm, from the start. Well I don't know what you dar. They had a prominent place at the bright, carpet on the floor, because that's do, just remember, ringing is about entrance this year from Thursday 17 May what she will expect! balance and rhythm. If the first few weeks to Saturday 19 May and attracted much Are the ropes all the right height with are spent being told to “pull” “pull harder” attention on all three days of the show. fresh clean sallies. Is the welcome warm this may be what is remembered. Any ringers were warmly invited to see and even more important is the instructor I find learners progress very quickly to what was on offer. The Frank Mack ring competent to teach in a safe manner. rounds if taught from the stay and a good was the most prominent part however When I started on the first night, after action is easier to install. Rising and the most important function was the watching one demonstration I was told to lowering comes quickly and naturally chance to meet people who may be po- rise the bell and that was my instruction. when the ringer is more confident. tential or returning ringers. This was an- Being young, strong, tough hands I soon Rope coils when ringing. Strong views on other very successful event at the county got the hang of it, but now an entirely both sides. I consider coils to be an show with many people having a go on a different approach is needed. It presents unnecessary nuisance even though I was mini ring for the first time. If you wish to its own challenges but is very rewarding taught with two to three coils. help out next year, please do not hesitate and instead of having to say “no interest Much easier to learn without a coil and to contact Ian Avery. Devon Calls - September 2012 - Page 12 Fund Raising is planned to take place Devon Association of Ringers AGM Notice after the AGM. Events such as a skittles Training, Recruitment & Youth The AGM will be held on Saturday 10 evening are being considered at the Development November 2012 at North Tawton Town Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum from 6pm. Hall starting 2.15pm. The annual affilia- Intermediate Competition tion fees for 2011/12 are due on 1 Octo- Ringkly Ringers ber or at the AGM (currently £10). In The holiday this year will be to the East- The Devon Association is holding an addition, the competition fees, bourne area from 14 - 18 May 2012. If Intermediate Competition on 13 (currently £9 for the 6 bell and £12 for 8 you have not booked and wish to go, October 2012 at Lustleigh/Bovey bell) will be payable. Any bellringing please contact John Staddon, Alphington. Tracey. This competition is aimed clothing or badges can be obtained from The mid week ringing has been organised Janice Gist 01805 624690. for 2012 and is on the 2nd Wednesday of at teams who may have previously every month. The first tower is at entered the Novice competition 10:30am with light refreshments. An op- but would now like to start to im- tional meal at 1pm with another tower prove and develop their rising and THE TOWERS & BELLS in the afternoon. For more details please lowering in competitions. The com- contact the Secretary, Michael Webster - OF DEVON petition will, much like the Novice 01803 782591. competition, have a friendly and Those of you who have purchased a copy of this magnificent tome, may not The Bells of Devon – 2nd Edition encouraging atmosphere. The com- realise that I am continually updating Now With Updates petition peal will comprise of a rise, the material and correcting any mis- The comprehensive contacts directory for half a peal of ‘Sixty on Thirds’ and a takes where these have come to light all Devon towers with 3 or more bells also lower, with each section of the peal since publication. includes details of ‘lost rings’ of the past being judged separately. Each sec- These corrections and additions are 150 years, chimes of 3 or more bells, and tion will have a winning team along available on the Website of the Guild 1-bell towers. 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