On Saturday 22nd February the great Great Chishill Sloe Gin Competition party was held at Stackyard Cottage, kindly hosted by Jean and Peter Wiseman. This very popular annual event raises money for the bell fund.
There are 3 categories – ‘Nouveau’, ‘Vintage’ and ‘Ringer’s Delight’ – the first two being specifically for Sloe Gin and the 3rd any spirit based fruity tipple.
| First | Second | Third | |
| Nouveau | Ivan Sharp | Ivan Sharp | Robin Dibblee |
| Vintage | Ivan Sharp | Don Leitch | Stella Russell |
| Ringers’ Delight | Ian Sanders | Ivan Sharp | Stella Russell |
| Presentation | Stella Russell |
Great Chishill Bellringers would like to thank everyone from IWP and beyond, who supported the 2020 Sloe Gin Competition, kindly hosted, both for Judging and Results & Tasting Party, by Jean & Peter Wiseman.
The event raised a record-breaking £457!! Huge thanks due to all competition entrants as well as Results Party attendees. All the IWP churches with ringable towers currently rely on the Great Chishill team for special events. Aspiring or returning ringers (we know you’re out there) from other villages always welcome to join practices Wednesdays 8.00-9.00 pm either St Swithuns Great Chishill or Chrishall.