DEVON ASSOCIATION OF RINGERS MINOR FINAL

Apologies for the extended spell of Bellringing on Saturday 26th May! This was a Competition equivalent, if you like, to a League Division One Football Match, but featuring 12 teams! The Devon Association of Ringers chose Shebbear to host this year's Minor Final, the accumulation of many months of competition.

Shebbear's job as host was to provide a six-bell tower and a delicious tea in the Village Hall for everyone taking part. The keen ears of four judges and a scrutineer marked the peals on their striking, also making sure that each peal lasted the minimum required fifteen minutes. In the end, the team from South Brent won with just over 28 faults, closely followed by Lamerton. These two Teams will now go through to the Major final on June 9th at Blackawton.

The competition also included a Novice Section, which aims to encourage those new to the art of campanology, and this section was won by Inwardleigh.

Our thanks to Dr and Mrs Miller for allowing the judging to take place in the comfort of their home, to Rev Christian Merivale who took the service and to all who helped provide and serve the tea.

Advance Notice! Shebbear's own Ringing festival this year will take place on Saturday 11th August - you have been warned!!
Jo Barnes, Vice Captain

The Results: Top Eight 1. South Brent - 28¼ 2. Lamerton - 30¼ 3. Inwardleigh - 41¼ 4. Littleham - 45½ 5. Zeal Monachorum - 49½ 6. North Bovey - 52½ 7. Mariansleigh - 55 8. Holberton - 63

Picture shows this year's Devon Association of Ringers President, Mr Claude Nicholls of Littleham, with his team in the Tower.

There will be an Easter Sunday worship at 11am at St.Michael's Church. All are welcome.