Young Ringers' Halloween Outing.
October 2009

When it was realised that the Young Ringers' outing on the last Saturday in half term week fell on 31st October, a theme, though not over-played, was established for the day. Sophie designed a gothic ghost poster for the event, and a tub of 'trick or treat' chocolates did the rounds on the day (they seemed to be all treats) as well as Wendy's cookies.

Ringing started at Dean Prior (6) and was followed by Buckfastleigh (8), where there was time to explore the ruins of the church of which only the tower remains. The local key-holder was surprised and delighted to see so many young ringers; an added bonus of these days is the encouragement it gives to those who haven't seen young people coming into ringing for a while.

Lunch followed in the café at Buckfast Abbey, and although we didn't attempt the tower bells, Laurie's father soon produced a set of pocket handbells which were keenly caught hold of. There was also time to look round the Abbey and gift shop before our final ring of the day at Holne (6).

The ten young ringers present represented six towers from Musbury in the East to Plymouth in the West of the county. Richard joined us for the first time, becoming the 37th young ringer to have come since we started in 2006, most of whom are still active in the exercise.

Lynne Hughes

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