THE Devon Association of Ringers held a Centenary Sunday Lunch at the Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum earlier this month.

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4974
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4974 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4978
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4978 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4972
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4972 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

More than 70 church bellringers and guests from across the county attended to celebrate the anniversary of the formation of the Association, the first competition it organised having taken place at Zeal Monachorum Parish Church.

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4981
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4981 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A few of the Devon Association of Ringers competition trophies were on display. AQ 5009
A few of the Devon Association of Ringers competition trophies were on display. AQ 5009 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4983
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4983 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Guests enjoyed a sumptuous lunch, exhibition, raffle and quiz.

Chairman James Steer opened proceedings with a short speech of welcome, then Zeal Monachorum Tower Captain Margaret Down said grace.

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4986
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4986 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4987
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4987 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4999
Some of the guests at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4999 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

After the meal there was a humorous and thoughtful speech from President Ian Avery, who thanked fore-ringers for their skills and dedication which have built the Association to what it is today.

Special thanks went to Linda and James for arranging such a brilliant occasion.

A few of the Devon Association of Ringers competition trophies were on display. AQ 5007
A few of the Devon Association of Ringers competition trophies were on display. AQ 5007 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Steer family at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4993
The Steer family at the Devon Association of Ringers Centenary Lunch. AQ 4993 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)