Young Ringers' Spring Outing - Dartmoor.
March 2012

The Young Ringers’ spring outing on 24th March was based around North Dartmoor, and we were very lucky with the weather, having a glorious spring day.

At Belstone; and setting of to the moor

The eight young ringers with parents and supporters started with an hour’s ringing on the light six at Belstone and fun in the sunny churchyard. Enquiries as to whether the Ten Tors Inn was open, led to an impromptu coffee time there, one father declaring it was too early for a pint.

The group at the Nine Maidens

Walking boots and wellies were donned for a short walk from Belstone church on to the moor, as far as the ‘Nine Maidens’ stone circle, then it was off to lunch at Mischa’s in Okehampton.

Ringing the Denmisch Simulated Campanile

After lunch the Denmisch simulated campanile of 10 ‘bells’ was put to good use for about two and a half hours, with everything from handling lessons to Grandsire Caters. Amy and Laurie also got us ringing tunes full circle: ‘Jupiter’ (I vow to thee my country) and the base line from Pachabel’s canon!

Enjoying the sunshine at Mischa's house

Many thanks to Mischa for her hospitality and super ringing resource.

Lynne Hughes.

 

 

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