Pete Ellis from Hemel Hempstead and son of Mrs Ellis of Stourpaine brought a band to the Durweston tower on Monday 21 May to ring a peel (3 hours non stop) to celebrate the royal wedding. They executed the peel with great skill . It’s not uncommon for bands to ring quarter peels (45 mins approx.) but a full peel is rare. It was the first time Pete has rung at Durweston for 35 years. Pete Ellis is the son of George Ellis (vet) who died about 2 years ago. He and his wife, still living in Stourpaine, are well known.
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Notice of Future Benefice Services
29th July 9.30am St Nicholas, Durweston
Our Benefice
Reverend Belinda Marflitt
The Vicarage
Shaston Road
Stourpaine
Blandford Forum
Dorset DT11 8TA
T: 03330 118 088
The Benefice
