Anna Piechna writes: June 16 this year was Horsington School’s village fete. I wonder if anyone noticed anything else going on? 140+ people descended on us for another reason.
It was the Bath & Wells Association of Church Bells Ringers’ six bell striking competition.
Through out the Bath & Wells there are 11 branches, from Dunster up to Bath, who each held a local competition in their branch. The top two teams from each branch were then sent forward to the final, which was hosted by our Cary Branch. Each branch takes it in turns to host the event so we will not get another chance for 11 years!
Heats were held in Horsington, Maperton and South Cadbury with the final at Templecombe.
We were very kindly lent some lovely outbuildings to squirrel away the judges so they could not be knobbled!
Our local team came third in our heat and Preston Plucknett, who toppled the two favourites, Bathwick and Chilcompton, won the event.
As host we had to provide teas which proved a mammoth task for 140 +. Thanks must go to Andrew and Phillipa Tarling who provided much needed advice and food for ploughmans, helping to keep the cost down. With their help and all the others who contributed cakes etc., we managed to make over £300 which will go towards much needed work on Templecombe bells which are in need of serious repair.
Roll on another 11 years!
Thanks Anna. Remember, contributions are always welcome -Ed