Exeter Branch Train Outing - Monday 3 May 2010.

Jenny Young writes...

There was no lie-in for the Exeter Branch ringers on May Day bank holiday as we set off on this years train outing to North Devon. From various stations between Digby and Crediton we boarded the train to Barnstaple where a coach was waiting to take us to our first tower, Great Torrington. Luckily we arrived early enough for a quick coffee at Dartington Crystal before the ringing which set the standard for the day ranging from rounds and call changes to Glasgow Surprise Major.

The next stop was Bideford where we had lunch and nearly everyone managed a Hockings ice-cream despite the chilly wind! We were slightly late setting off for the next tower due to some slow service at lunch but the time was not wasted as some members of the group took the opportunity to entertain us with handbell ringing.

James Kirkcaldy, Geoff Sparling, Sue Sparling & Ian Campbell

The afternoon saw ringing at Appledore, Northam and Pilton before catching the train back to Exeter where a delay at St David’s station provided a much needed cup of tea break! The day’s excitement was not over, however, thanks to Gareth who managed to get stuck in the toilet on the train back to Digby - luckily we didn’t have to leave him there!

Thanks to everyone for attending and particularly to Heather for organising such an enjoyable day.

Group photo at Northam

 

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