THROWLEIGH village held its first bell ringing competition for the Charles Mosse Memorial Trophy in St Mary's Church last weekend.

Nine teams took part in the event, which saw the women of the village provide sustenance for the ringers and visitors to enjoy during an afternoon of ringing.

Judging the competition were Percy Pester and John Coulthirst.

A day of music by Tomás Luis de Victoria was directed by Renaissance specialist, Margaret Westlake, and welcomed 14 singers and instrumentalists into the church.

Proceeds from both events went to the Friends of Throwleigh Church, who aim to raise funds towards the maintenance and improvement of the church building.

The village will also be holding a barn dance, with plenty of entertainment from the Dartmoor Pixie Band.

Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the event which will have a bring and share supper, licensed bar with real ale and plenty of dancing.

Tickets cost £6 to reserve and £3 for under 17s. The event is on Saturday, May 15 from 8pm in Throwleigh village hall. To reserve tickets phone Dave Hatton, on 01647 231051.

There will also be a plant sale, where contributions are needed, ranging from house plants and garden books, to pots and tools.

All proceeds will go towards the village hall, but organisers are happy to sell larger items on a 50/50 basis. The sale is on Sunday, May 23 from 2pm until 5pm at 3 The Orchard in Throwleigh village centre at 2pm.

For more details phone Kate Wheelhouse on 01647 231629, or Judy Moss on 01647 433492.