Young Ringers' Spring Outing.
March 2010

On 27th March eleven young ringers from across the county had an outing in East Devon in the warm spring sunshine, assisted by numerous parents and other helpers. Ten year old Gareth even rang with a broken arm in plaster. The three towers were all light, easy going sixes, with some young ringers getting round the back end for the first time, taking charge of the calling where possible, and ringing from rounds to Grandsire, Stedman and Cambridge. It was good to see two very novice ringers venturing away from their home towers and experiencing different bells.

Dalwood church; having fun at Farway; and eating all the biscuits!

The morning started at Offwell and continued at Dalwood, with Easter Biscuits as sustenance in between. Over 20 people descended on the pub, which had no record of our booking, and mayhem ensued as tables were hastily re-arranged and all were eventually fed. But the trouble was not over, the landlady collaring a carload as they tried to leave, over the unpaid meal of one of the party! It later transpired that the meal had been paid for so all was well.

 
Amy & Laurie playing the organ; and the whole group

Exuberant games in the churchyard at Farway between ringing cemented old friendships and formed new. The day ended with Laurie and Amy playing the organ at Farway: we were expecting a basic tune or two and were blown away by the musical accomplishments of the pair.

The Young Ringers

Thanks to the local bands and incumbents for the use of the bells, to all who came and to all who helped on the day.

Lynne Hughes

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