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TURNING OF THE DEVIL'S STONE 2007
The Rev. Martin Warren provides an entertaining performance as he introduces everybody to the reasons for the ceremony. Photo by Kerry Reardon The Bell Ringers prepare to shift the Stone Heave, almost there. Photo by Jane Dixon |
Villagers and visitors alike gather to witness this ancient ceremony The Stone provides a focus of significant interest to the gathered youngsters. Bell Ringers of the future? Photo by Jane Dixon |
SHEBBEAR MOTORBIKE SHOW
Ian Johnstons immaculate 1970 Triumph TR6c. It was Ian's first entry into the show, he rode from Bow and is a member of the Exeter Classic Bike Club Barry
Gosling caused quite a stir with his sparkling, white Harley Davidson
Soft tail with a huge trailer attached.
He rode up from Camelford and took the furthest travelled at 39 miles Colin Sanders showing pride in his three awards. Most
Desirable Lyn Watts take solace in a glass of wine as she was voted Least likely to get home With her Yamaha XS650 chop minus an engine Entertainment to keep the crowds warm Photo by Jane Dixon |
John Dummett comfortably took the award for the oldest bike at the show with this 1928 BSA 350 Side Valve. In fact it is the oldest to have ever attended the event. Lyn Watts won Best Foreign with her Yamaha XS650 Despite not winning an award, Spencer Stinchombe's 1990 Harley Davidson was actually the least likely to get home as it required a breakdown truck. Spencer who is a member of the National Chopper Club, was close to getting the further travelled as he came from Knowstone about 35 miles away. |