GUILD QUIZ NIGHT

The Guild quiz, hosted by Robert Wellen, was held at Motcombe village hall on 29th August. Liz catered for the evening with help from Sylvia, Jill and Sheila, and we enjoyed a meal of coronation chicken, meringues and coffee in the interval. Some of the Motcombe quiz team were busy in the kitchen which left Dennis, Jill and Liz to answer the questions on the first two rounds. The rest of the team gathered together for the next few rounds until our master stroke of playing the joker on the motoring round. Dennis showed his expertise and we scored a maximum of 20 points! At the end of a fun evening we came second which is our best place yet. Well done to our quiz team!

WEDDING QUARTER PEAL

On 29th August, after a shaky start, we rang a quarter peal for a wedding in Motcombe church. The method was Grandsire Doubles. Luckily for a 4 o'clock wedding there wasn't too much hot sunshine beating in through the west window as I had forgotten the fan!

1. Sylvia Charles
2. Jan Walmesley White
3. Carol Bracey
4. Judith Williamson
5. Hugh Walmesley White (C)
6. Dennis Jenkins

BRANCH STRIKING COMPETITION 2009

The Mere branch striking competition was held at Bourton this year, on bells which required good striking and concentration. A record equalling number of 6 teams entered and we were pleased to ring slightly less erratically than the other teams and come first (by only one point!). It was good to have such pressure and encouraging to hear the improvement in the other bands. Congratulations to our team and supporters.

1. Sylvia Charles
2. Carol Bracey
3. Liz Biles
4. Jan Walmesley White
5. Laurence Odell
6. Hugh Walmesley White

NEW RINGER JOINS SUNDAY BAND

On Sunday the 12th Dominic rang for the whole service touch without a fault and with very good striking, congratulations.

QUARTER PEAL ACHIEVEMENT

Congratulations to Carol Bracey for ringing her first quarter peal of bob minor on an inside bell. The quarter took place at Mappowder on 14th June and was organised and called by Judith. The ringing went well and generally the striking was good. I expect the ringing was improved after having had a very good pub lunch.

1. Jenny Kennet
2. Carol Bracey
3. Hugh Walmesley White
4. Jan Walmesley White
5. Judith Williamson (c)
6. Robert Wellen
   

BELLRINGER ON A BIKE

On Sunday 21st June 2009, the British Heart Foundation held its annual London to Brighton sponsored cycle ride. 27,000 brave souls set off from Clapham common and amongst the throng was our own Sylvia Charles. Sylvia and Primrose completed the 54 mile course and
raised funds for the British Heart Foundation and St. Mary's church, Motcombe.


Sylvia and Primrose setting off.




At the end of a long ride, Sylvia with her well earned medal.

CHRISTMAS DINNER

We held our annual Christmas Dinner in January this year for a change. We all met at the King's Arms at East Stour and enjoyed an excellent meal in good company. Hugh's quiz was won by Shaun and Christopher and it was fun to meet up with Laurence, Gill, Shelia and Mike. Here we are, all dressed up in our finery.