The weather thankfully held out and we were blessed with glorious sunshine. Everything was ready and all we needed was some good ringing, and that is exactly what we got. Ringing was of very high quality all afternoon so the decision made by Martin Mansley was made that much harder. But it was Honiton 1 that walked away with the Edward Summers Memorial Shield. Then we all went and played skittles and had a buffet, everyone that went enjoyed themselves and we now wait in anticipation for the next striking competition.
Below are the results from the striking competition
1. Honiton 1 20.75 faults
2. Sidmouth 1 43 faults
3. Ottery St Mary 50 faults
4. Awliscombe/Buckerell 67 faults
5. Sidmouth 2 72.25 faults
6. Honiton 2 89.25 faults
7. Feniton 112 faults
Derek Ballard receives the trophy from Kath Summers, watched by Keith Matthews from Colyton (above).
Many congratulations to Honiton who took home the Edward Summers Memorial Shield - it was good that Kath Summers was able to fit us into her busy schedule to present the shield. I think we all appreciated the encouraging comments from our judge, Martin Mansley.
Thank you to everyone who supported the day in so many ways especially Josephine Chown and her ringers for making us so welcome. It was wonderful to be able to enjoy the Flower Festival and the refreshments during the afternoon.
Finally, thank you to all who donated raffle prizes and bought raffle tickets - the raffle, which was drawn during a break in the skittles later in the evening, made approximately �28.00 for branch funds.
I look forward to seeing you all at future branch practices
Once again, thank you all for your support.
James Harris
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