I happened to think of Eric on 10th April this year; no significant reason, he simply came to mind, and in my iPhone’s ‘Notes’ App I wrote the words

“Eric Andrews - he is the best of us”

At that time I wrote “is” rather…

On Saturday afternoon, Pen will host the final of the Diocesan six bell striking competition.  Six bands from all over the diocese will compete and we should hear some of the finest ringing for a long time.

The competition will start at 1:45 and take about two hours.

Each band is allowed a two minute timed practice.  After that the treble rings to signal to the judges that they are about to start.  They ring some rounds, a set piece of 120 changes, some more rounds and then…

Wessex Water will once again be undertaking work in Combe Street between the 27th and 29th of this month.  It is possible that the road may be closed a little east of Queen's grove in which case those east of the closure will have to access via Zeals/Bourton.

For any further information about this closure you can contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600, quoting reference: ttro320065S.  

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