I’m not sure where November disappeared to – one minute it was Bonfire night, the next I’ve been to my first Christmas dinner. Just a few weeks to go until the shortest day, then it’s a gradual uphill slope to spring (she says optimistically!). Christmas to deal with first. I’m hoping that you’re getting ready for the various services and events that take place.
ART awards
The annual ART awards are open for nominations again. There are a range of awards, there’s no need to be an ART teacher or ringer to nominate someone for an award. Have a look at the criteria and think about who you could nominate. We should be celebrating success and centres of good practice; this is an opportunity to do just that.
All the details can be found here: https://cccbr.org.uk/2022/11/15/the-art-awards-are-back/
And here: https://www.ringingteachers.org/awards
CCCBR news
Two President’s blogs for you to catch up on.
The coronation of King Charles III on 6th May next year provides a possible focus for recruitment. The CCCBR has started putting together some materials to help support this under the headline “Ring for the King”. These can be found here: https://cccbr.org.uk/bellringing/ring-for-the-king/
Dates for the Diary
Guild 10 Bell Saturday 14th January, 2023. 10:30 – 12:30 Northampton St Giles
Peterborough Friday 2nd December, 8 bell practice 7:30 Castor
Guilsborough: Saturday 3rd December 15:30 Sibbertoft, 18:30 Welford
Wellingborough Saturday 10th December Surprise Practice 10:30 Wilby
Wellingborough Saturday 10th December Branch Quiz 19:30 Earls Barton Church Hall
Culworth Monday 12th December Branch Carol Service Ringing at Brackley 19:00, Service at 19:30
Culworth Saturday 17th December Branch Practice 15:00 Syresham
Daventry Saturday 17th December Branch Practice & Carol Service Ringing at Byfield 15:30 Tea at 17:00, Carol Service at 18:00
Kettering Saturday 17th December Branch Practice 15:30 Arthingworth, 16;45 Desborough
Look out for branch AGM details for January. They are on the Events page of the website and we’ll add finalised details as we receive them. https://pdg.org.uk/events
Branch AGMs are an opportunity for you to express an opinion on what you want to see from your branch and your Guild. If you feel that there is something missing from your ringing life, get involved and suggest what you’d like to see happen. New ideas are always appreciated.
Thanks
Helen Allton
Secretary: Peterborough Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers
Peterborough Branch 