DEREK BALLARD DEREK BALLARD
Bell Ringingis my main hobby.The Honiton, St. Pauls, ringers practise every Wednesday at 7.30pm, and I try to organise a monthly quarter peal to advance local ringers. I am a Member of the Assoc. of Ringing Teachers, having taught many local ringers, using Beltower of course. Come along and have a go! Vistors and learners are always welcome. Of course, ringing should be followed by a beer or two in the pub afterwards. |
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RecreationI go cycling and walking as often as I can, play the piano and bridge and enjoy colourful gardens and fine art. I have enjoyed all sorts of other activities in the past such as Swimming, Climbing, Mountain-biking, Sailing, Kayaking, Skiing and Caving, but I haven't done any of them for a while. I am enthusiastic about Real Ale, too. Two of my favourites are Flowers Original and Green King Abbot Ale, when I can find them. Music (blues and opera) is especially important as well, and good food. |
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| and there are other important
issues such as saving the earth, and things of beauty, pleasing to the
soul.
Call me romantic and philosophical if you like, but the final picture was meant to represent the wonder of nature to create things of beauty and it's immense power for regeneration. It is a pity that a vociferous few objected to the image. |
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