The annual Great Chishill Bell Ringers Sloe Gin Competition took place on 22nd February with the party and prize giving two days later. Neil Heywood not only hosted the party but was pleased to find himself presented with 1st prize in the ‘Nouveau’ category, and 3rd prize in the ‘Vintage’ category.
Altogether there were about 60 entries, raising £313 towards the bell fund.
| First | Second | Third | |
| Nouveau | Neil Heywood | Roger Truett | Peter Wiseman |
| Vintage | Ian Sanders | Ivan Sharpe | Neil Heywood |
| Ringers’ Delight | Geoff Miles | Stella Russell | Ivan Sharpe |
| Presentation | Elaine Knobel-Forbes |
