Lew's News Extra - A Tour of St Peter's Church Tower in Tiverton
As part of May's Tivvy Fest in Tiverton, the church tower at St Peter's opened its doors and allowed visitors to climb to the top and take in the views.
As well as the magnificent scenery, there was a talk about the history of the church, the bells and a demonstration of bell ringing.
The One Show at Tiverton St Peter's Church
TIVERTON'S St Peter's Church will be the second most seen church on the Royal Wedding Day.
While billions are expected to watch the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton on television on Friday, April 29, millions across the UK will see the fine Norman church on their TV screens that same evening when it features on BBC1's The One Show.
The magazine programme's roving Royal reporter Gyles Brandreth visited St Peter's last week to film a four and a half minute segment about the origins of one of the best known rituals of the wedding service.
It was at St Peter's Church that Felix Mendelssohn's Wedding March was first used at a marriage service, more than 150 years ago.
Although the piece of music did not become popular at weddings until it was selected by Princess Victoria in 1858, it had first been used in Tiverton 11 years earlier.
Mr Brandreth had a go at playing the famous tune on the church's organ and saw the ecclesiastical register which showed the details of the marriage of a Dorothy Carew and Tom Daniel on June 2, 1847, at which the music was first played.
During his visit to Tiverton last Thursday (April 7), Mr Brandreth spent several hours in the church interviewing organist Andrew Curtis, rector the Rev Robert Gordon and churchwarden Chris Palmer.
During a break in filming, Mr Brandreth described St Peter's as one of the most beautiful churches I have ever been to.
He told the Gazette he had enjoyed his visit.
We have had a wonderful Tiverton welcome, the sun has shone, he said.
Here in Tiverton, you are certainly spoilt for churches with 14 in the town. The only thing I am wondering with all the filming we have to do is if we will have time to enjoy a Tiverton cream tea?
The former MP and author is currently filming a number of Royal wedding themed segments for inclusion on the show.
Mr Brandreth said he would be in London on the day of the ceremony itself waving my Union Jack and reporting the excitement to the studio.
To make sure you don't miss Tiverton's spell in the spotlight tune into The One Show at 7pm on Friday, April 29.
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St Peter's Church, Petersfield
The Reverend Will Hughes walks us through the history and features of this wonderful old Church in the heart of Petersfield.
St Peter's Church Tower Open Evening 2012
As part of May's Tivvy Fest in Tiverton, the church tower at St Peter's opened its doors and allowed visitors to climb to the top and take in the views.
As well as the magnificent scenery, there was a talk about the history of the church, the bells and a demonstration of bell ringing.
Tiverton Mayor's Parade 2017
Tiverton has welcomed Councillor Wally Burke as the new mayor for the forthcoming year.
Councillor Burke, 77, became mayor at a ceremony held at Tiverton Town Hall on Monday, May 8 which was followed by a Mayor’s Parade and church service at St Peter’s on Sunday, May 14. Cllr Burke becomes the mayor of Tiverton for the third time.
Cllr Burke was born in the old Tiverton Hospital in 1940 and was educated in the old Tiverton Heathcoat School. After leaving school, Cllr Burke started work with Rubin Tidball heating and plumbing engineers in Park Street where he served an apprenticeship after which he worked for the health authority at Tiverton Hospital helping with its maintenance for thirty years.
In his maiden speech as mayor, Cllr Burke called for more to be done to bring employment to Tiverton as well as the town rallying together to keep the streets tidy.
Around Tiverton with Charley Clarke
Charley Clarke takes a brief look at Tiverton's history.
She goes from St Peter's Church looking at John Greenway and the town's wool industry, and the almshouses. Then it shows John Heathcoat's factory and explains how it came to save Tiverton. Also mentioned is St Paul's church.
Tiverton Remembrance Parade& Armistice Day 2018
Crowds bigger than they have ever been lined the streets in Tiverton as the town marked Armistice Day.
Parade organiser Doc Savage said the day had gone “superbly well” and that there was standing room only for the church service at St Peter’s.
He said: “Today we are commemorating 100 years since the end of World War I, but we also have to remember service personnel who have gone to war and come back, from places such as Afghanistan and Northern Ireland; they’re in this town needing help and support.
“There’s a lot of quiet people with PTSD in the town that have served in modern conflicts, so although it’s remembering that it’s 100 years since the end of the WWI it’s also imperative to remember that in that 100 years there’s an awful lot of soldiers who have come back from conflict that are struggling each day, and that’s what putting money in a British Legion poppy tin helps.”
Mayor of Tiverton, Councillor Janet Rendle added: “It’s nice people are remembering.
“The unfortunate part is the War to End All Wars has not been the case, and I think we still have to remember people who are still out in combat, fighting for freedom and for peace across the globe. I just hope and pray the world can just sort itself out.”
Among those laying wreaths was Robin Temple whose father died in the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941.
He said: “My father, Major Tim Temple was killed in Hong Kong in his 40s, and now it’s almost a forgotten war. It only lasted three weeks, the Japanese came in with overwhelming force, and the Hong Kong garrison were just wiped out.
It is an emotional time to remember him and all those who fought.”
Mr Temple himself served in the north-west province of India during the time of partition.
“I was a junior officer, and we had to escort refugee trains from Pakistan down to India; not a very nice job at all,” he added.
George Auger, 9, was the youngest to lay a wreath on behalf of his poorly grandfather and for the Grenadier Guards.
Elsewhere serving members of the armed forces returned to thank those who helped start their careers.
Sgt Major Andrew Middleton, Lt Commander Mark Middleton and Former Colour Sgt Andrew Rowland were all members of the Tiverton Sea Cadets and fondly remember their time with Commanding Officer Peter Saupe.
Sgt Middleton said: “Peter has been with Tiverton Sea Cadets for as long as I can remember, and was an instructor for years before I joined.
“He’s given so many opportunities to the children of Tiverton both in the cadets, not only just through kayaking and such but also the life skills needed to be part of the community. His track record should be acknowledged, and the fact that he’s kept my brother and me out of trouble is an achievement.”
Mr Saupe added: “It’s a delight to see where they are now. They were very good Sea Cadets, and they have done well and must fill their parents with pride.”
St Peters Church, Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire.
Video of St Peter's Church in Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire.
The Hub Project - Peterchurch
Take a look around one of our most successful and transformative church reordering projects – St Peter’s in Peterchurch, which has been imagined and designed by parishioners.
It now houses a vibrant community hub including a café and library, whilst still remaining a sacred space.
The project was showcased at the launch of our new ‘Crossing the Threshold: a step-by-step guide to developing your place of worship for wider community use and managing a successful building project’ toolkit.
Music: Water Lily by The 126ers
Trek2Czech-Peter Ringing the Church Bells
Ed Hanson, the rector of St.Mary's Church in Bulpham is teaching Peter how to play the Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
St. Andrew's Choir in Colyton
The ringing of the bells and St. Andrew's choir in Colyton.
St Mary's Church in Conwy
Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tiverton Parade & Wreath Laying on Remembrance Sunday 2010
ONE of the biggest crowds Tiverton has seen on a Remembrance Sunday turned out to honour the sacrifices made by our armed forces.
The parade which began on Fore Street at 10.30am was supported by groups such as the Brownies and Scouts, former war veterans, and civic dignitaries.
Brigadier Robin-Rhoderick Jones orchestrated the parade to St Peter's Church where the Tiverton Town Band played God Save the Queen, before the procession gathered inside for the service.
After the church service, the parade made their way back down towards Angel Hill to lay wreaths on the Memorial Building with the mayor, Cllr Lester Crocker, laying the first. He said: The response today, with the amount of people who turned out in the streets was brilliant. There seemed to be a lot more response this year.
Today is about honouring the people who have fallen in the past so we can be here today. I feel honoured and privileged to be able to be mayor at this event with so many people turning up.
Chairman of the Royal British Legion Ramsay Hutchison praised the Tivertonians for attending the event: There were considerably more people in the parade, , and the support from the people on the street was wonderful.
I have never seen a crowd like it, or a parade like it in a small town such as Tiverton, and it just shows what the feeling of today is all about.
I think there is more effort by people to show what remembrance is all about, and we have the backing of town and district councils to help.
St Peter's Church Bell Ringers
St Peter's Church Bell Ringers
Mayors Parade, Glastonbury - Very Traditional
Mayors Parade ending. There's something quite poignant about ceremonies in Glastonbury and this is no exception. Something in this tells something of the structure of the U.K. - the towns armed forces swearing loyalty to the town council.
End of Freedom Parade
The Freedom Parade comes to an end at St Peter's Church, Haslingden
July 21st 2016
Ringing the bells at Haddenham, Cambs. long version
This is most of the quarter peal rung on Tuesday 8 June at Holy Trinity Church, Haddenham, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Unfortunately my camera battery died about 30 seconds into the recording (I had a spare), and then the memory card had to be changed after 25 minutes.
Ranworth Church - the view from the roof