Over the last eighteen months the bell ringers of Churchstanton have taken on a new lease of life. With the help of Jeremy Dugdale from Corfe and Reg Colman from Hillfarrance, there has been a vast improvement of bell handling skills but also numbers have increased to 11. Of course, more volunteers would be very welcome and bell ringing is a wonderful social skill to have, apart from being good exercise! Try arguing with a half ton bell! As a result we are able to hold regular practices on a Thursday evening as well as ringing for Sunday Services, an example of which could be heard at the recent Remembrance Service and actually commemorating the fallen on Tuesday llth November with the two minute silence. However with all this new activity has it has been discovered that new clappers are required.

Thus fund raising events will be held over the next few months so watch this space for further news.

The ringing of bells and their contribution to church life in this designated area of outstanding natural beauty is an important tradition which we feel should be maintained and encouraged. It is an important part of Churchstanton’s inheritance and we would be grateful for any help you can give us.

Many will recall a recent successful talk at Otterford Bishopswood Hall, promoted by Mike, and featuring the Kingdom of Jordan.

The Blackdown Benefice is made up of six churches serving the five parishes of Buckland St Mary, Churchstanton, Corfe, Otterford and Pitminster, in the boundaries of the Blackdown Hills AONB.

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