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Have you ever rung a church bell? If you would like to have a go, you are in luck! We are having an Open Afternoon on: Saturday 11 August, 1.00 – 4.00pm Come along! There will be tea and cake and it’s all free. Just turn up – or if you can’t make that time, ring 841026 for a different time or day.
[Read More...]If so, we would like to hear from you. We are a sociable group so come along and have a go. All ages are welcome from 15 – 60 something. Contact Colin Blake on 01404 841026 for details.
[Read More...]In March we had some essential maintenance done on the church bells, including the replacement of bushes and pulleys, and the provision of new bell ropes. The cost of this has been covered by a grant from the Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund and fundraising by the bellringers themselves. The bells now ring much more smoothly. We currently continue to ring with six regular ringers for Thursday practices and Sunday 11.00am services, but are desperately in need of some new recruits. If you fancy a try at bell-ringing, just want to have a look at what we do, or if […]
[Read More...]Following some very successful fund-raising, thanks as always to the generosity of local people, and a grant from the Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund, we have been able to have some essential maintenance done on the bells, including the replacement of bushes and pulleys, and the provision of new bell ropes. The bells now run very smoothly. It has been recommended by Nicholsons and the DCBRF that we should have the metal bell frame scraped and repainted and we would be interested if any local firm would to like submit an estimate.
[Read More...]Our village bells need some repairs and so we’ve decided to hold a fair next July to raise some money. If anyone is having a New Year clear out could you keep us in mind, as we’re trying to build up a stock of Tombola prizes and books. Could any keen gardeners please raise a few extra plants for us, as we plan to have a plant stall too. Thanks – Lin Horrocks and the Payhembury ringers Many, many thanks to all of you who supported the bells coffee morning. With your help we raised the grand total of £89. […]
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For advice, information and help please go to the Parish Council page by clicking the link above or …
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Please note that it has been necessary to close the Swimming Pool because of the current situation - apologies for …
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Well done Payhembury - our lovely shop, Payhembury Provisions, is a finalist in the Countryside Alliance Award 2020 for …
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To read details of opening of MIU and Xray provision please click this …
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