Your support for me taking part in the Devon Ride & Stride day on Sat 14th September to raise funds for the upkeep of North Bovey church would be enormously appreciated.  I hope to visit about a couple of dozen of Devon’s parish churches, mainly in the west of the county, and in the course of the day may be covering 50 miles or possibly more (here’s hoping anyway), weather always permitting. I am suggesting that sponsors pledge either a set amount per church visited or per mile covered.  To join me with your support, you may either add your name to a sponsorship form at the Ring of Bells…

Ascension Day in North Bovey began with – not a bang but a hymn.  The tower was climbed by a doughty band of singers whose voices competed with a stiff spring wind that carried their notes all too swiftly into the ether.  But the view – with sunshine after early rain dappling the hills, fields and woods – was stunning.  So was the breakfast – provided by a bevy of those skilled in mass catering under tricky circumstances.  Well done and thanks to all concerned. The service itself was refreshingly different from a standard Communion service, including such innovations as the youngest member of the congregation, Amelia Johnson, blowing out…