Devon Calls – July 2020 edition
The July 2020 edition of Devon Calls is now live on the Devon Calls page and will soon be sent on to those who have a paper copy.
Category: News
Cancellation of Devon 8-Bell Competition 2020
It will be of no surprise to hear, but to confirm, the 2020 Devon Association 8-Bell competition due to take place at Plympton St Maurice in September has been cancelled. Apologies for the short notice of this confirmation. Hopefully we …
Kingsnympton Bellringing Documentary
Hi, you may well have seen this informative and entertaining short video by Martin Pailthorpe on You Tube already, but I thought it was definitely worthy of being posted on here for your delectation….and inspiration perhaps 🙂
Light at the end of the tunnel..?
The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers have not been idle during the Covid-19 lock down. Click on this link to see their update on the ringing situation and some comprehensive guidance about returning to service ringing https://cccbr.org.uk/2020/06/25/returning-to-service-ringing/
Food for thought…
At the time of posting this we are entering our ninth week of Covid-19 lock down and I am sure that like me a lot of you are missing our ringing and the craic that accompanies it. Personally I had …
R.I.P Edward Fishwick
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Edward Fishwick on Wednesday 29th April 2020 at the age of 69 years. Edward rang at Appledore Church from the mid 60’s to just last year and most of those …
DRC 10 Bell and Open Competitions
From Ian Avery: “Not unexpectedly, the DRC 10-bell call changes competition scheduled to take place at Axminster on Saturday 25th April has been cancelled. This also includes the 8 and 6 bell competitions due to be held later in the …
Annual Grand Draw 2020
Message from Julia Jarvis: The Annual Draw this year will not be taking place. If you have already received your towers draw books please don’t sell them. When the current situation has abated you may need to reimburse those who …
IMPORTANT MESSAGE!
COVID-19 – In keeping with government guidelines on non-essential gatherings , all Devon Association 6-bell competitions for 2020 are cancelled. This includes the North and South Qualifiers, and both Minor and Major Finals. It is hoped the 8-bell in September …
Message from the Chairman – Use of a Strapper
Following an inquiry received by the committee as to whether a strapper could be used for the tenor at the Six Bell South Qualifier, the Chairman would like to make this announcement: “After consultation with committee members, the Devon Association …