CHERITON Fitzpaine was delighted to hear several peals of bells from St. Matthew's Church at the weekend.

The ringers were from St Peter's Church, Tiverton who were part of the 100 Towers Ring Out, celebrating the centenary of The Devon Association of Ringers.

Two members of our St Matthew's team joined in, before the Tiverton ringers went on to two other Mid Devon churches.

Several villagers came into the church and hopefully some may be inspired to take up the skill.

Church bells rang out across Devon on Saturday, May 31 for the centenary. The Devon Association of Ringers wanted church bells to be rung at more than 100 towers, and this was far exceeded as bells were rung at more than 130.

Mary Nunn