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The clock on the west face of the church tower is a key asset for all in Washfield village. Its drive weight has to be wound back up regularly by volunteers and, in April 2011, the church's bell-ringers were getting ready to ring below when its supporting cable snapped. They were not in danger (thanks to protective panelling), but the crash of the weight hitting the floor close by left its impression on them all. The broken drive cable, and its twin for the clock's chime mechanism, were both quickly replaced by local engineer Jon Boundy - and the clock soon sprang back into life. The cost of the repairs was met by a local donor, and the village continues to be proud of this example of mutual support. The attached photos show (1) the complex layout of the cable pulleys (2) the weight hanging behind the pulleys and over its shaft and (3) the new cable drums wound tight for another week.