St George's Church

Memorial service for Robert Sparke Hutchings at St George's Church, Dittisham

An historic day in the annals of Penang Free School. This will probably be the only time that the School Rally will ever be sung in the St George's Church at Dittisham, UK which was the birthplace of the School's founder, Robert Sparke Hutchings. This video was recorded by Wong Mei Fong on 28th September 2016.

Rik Mayall's Resting Place Dittisham Devon

Rik Mayall's Resting Place ?
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Rik sadly passed away on 9/6/2014 aged 56 in his home in Barnes London SW13 ONX ( across the river frim Chiswick Rugby Club ) after jogging in the humid heat ,they think it could have been a heart attack but his beloved Wife Barbara thinks it may have been an epileptic fit after developing epilepsy after his serious Quad Bike accident in 1998 resulting in him having to daily medicate after his diagnosis.

Rik's funeral took place on June 19th 2014 at Dittisham the Riverside village in South Devon on the River Dart.The 140 mourners attended St George's Church TQ6 OHS and the funeral service started off with the song

A Whiter Shade of Pale '

by Procul Harem which was played on the church organ at the end of the service , Rik left in his Wicker coffin covered with red roses followed by his wife three children and his dog to the song

Brown Eyed Girl

by Van Morrison .He was then taken 9.8 miles to the Family Farm in East Allington for his burial not far from The Fortescue Arms TQ9 7RA .However on further research whilst having a few jars in the Ferry Boat Inn (F.B.I.) Dittisham TQ6 OEX which was one of Rik's favourite Locals , I was informed he is infact buried in St George's Churchyard in an unmarked grave to stop tourist / fans from spoiling the ambience of the church and village .Whose telling the TRUTH ? Anyway I miss this very talented and funny genius.God Bless you Rik x

Dartmouth River Dart Diamond Jubilee Parade (Part 1) - The Castle's bells

This is the parade of 60 boats representing the life of the river Dart, processing from Dartmouth's Castle, up river to Noss, turning at Dittisham and returning to Dartmouth.
It was a great day and a great honour to be on the oldest boat (112 years old!) of the parade.
Saunterer it was originally owned by Captain Lawrence Oates, a member of Scott's exploration team, who famously said the words I am just going outside and may be some time.
Thank you Guy and Chloe!!! :D