Young Ringers' Autumn Outing
October 13th 2012

Young ringers from around Devon gathered at the light six bells of Ideford on 13th October to start off their autumn outing with some good ringing. Moving on, a broken clutch on one Mum’s car, a quick transfer to another vehicle, and we continued to Highweek for another hour’s ringing, this time on eight. We had call changes and methods, supported by some experienced 20-somethings, and the usual mature contingent.

Lunch was a relaxed and social pub meal with plenty of time for handbells and making new friends. The final destination was possibly the highlight of the day: Wobbly Bob’s Campanile in Bovey Tracey. This is Devon’s newest miniring, an easy going 10lb octave hung in the roof space of Robert Brown’s garage and rung from the garage floor. Those new to minirings soon got the hang of them, and some double-handling was tried by the more experienced. Rob’s friendly dog added to the pleasure.

As the group dispersed, plans were being made for another gathering near Christmas.

 

Lynne Hughes

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