A record number of 13 entries marked the annual bell-ringing festival of the Hartland Deanery, this year held at Clovelly on Saturday.

Judges were Mr A Nicholls (Littleham), Mr S Nicholls (Abbotsham) and Mr W Tuck (Bideford).
A short service in the Church, conducted by the Rector, the Rev Dr G S Spinks, afforded an opportunity of corporate worship by the ringers and friends.
The Deanery Shield and certificates were presented to the winners by the Hon. Mrs Asquith, of Clovelly Court.
In proposing a vote of thanks to all who had helped to make the occasion a success, Mr J H Dryer welcomed particularly the presence of many young ringers, several of whom took part in the competition.
Team competing and placings were: Monkleigh; Northam; Alwington; Buckland Brewer; Hartlant; Clovelly; Parkham.
Tea on the Rectory lawn was provided by Mesdames J Johns, W Johns, E Johns, E Bragg and F May, Misses F May, S Ellis and B Pillman.
Winners of competitions included: Mr H Dayman; Mr E Bragg; Mrs J Smith.

Mr W Whitlock, Captain of the Monkleigh team, receives the shield at the presentation of prizes at the Hartland Deanery bell-ringing competition at Clovelly. Seen in the photograph are: Mr W Tuck; the Hon Mrs B Asquith; Mr S Nicholls; Mr W Whitlock; Mr A Nicholls; the Rev Dr G S Spinks; Mr J H Dryer.

The full Gazette article is dated 25 July 1958