Well, what a lovely couple of weekends we’ve had! Last weekend had rather too much ringing, I went on an outing and was involved in a tower tour at my home tower. We have far too many stairs to be running up & down them that many times in a morning.
Then this weekend I’ve been to Peterborough where the branch rang for Evensong at the Cathedral. Great to see so many people being stretched outside their comfort zone, ringing on different bells and higher numbers. Superb enthusiasm and some excellent successes. There are even more stairs there, at least I only had to go up them the once – I begin to see how ringing can keep you fit.
Guild AGM
One final reminder that the next Guild event is the AGM on the 10th June. Names to tea to me by the Thursday 7th please. secretary@pdg.org.uk
The timetable for the day is as follows:
2:00 Ringing at Greatworth
3:30 ringing at Marston St Lawrence for Service at 4:00
Tea in Marston St Lawrence village hall followed by AGM at 5:30 pm.
Evening ringing at Moreton Pinkney.
The AGM is open to ALL members, it is your chance to elect the Guild’s officers and have your say on what is going on. If you have any items to raise, or just have a question, please get in touch. Of interest is a nomination for Honorary Life Membership to be voted upon.
All the details can be found on the Guild website: https://pdg.org.uk/homepage/agm-2023
CCCBR news
The first Bell Sunday received some interest from some churches across the diocese. Interest was possibly muted by the efforts for the Coronation the week before. The CCCBR has announced that next year Bell Sunday will be 12th May, thus avoiding Pentecost. https://cccbr.org.uk/2023/06/03/bell-sunday-2024-12th-may/
Diocese reports Coronation Ringing
The efforts for the Coronation feature in the Diocese’s monthly mailing, and the item is also available on the website. https://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/coronation-ringers-make-memories-.php Makes a nice change for there to be pictures of smiling ringers – we seem to be a pretty camera shy bunch as a whole! Final tally of performances to appear in the next newsletter.
Ridgman Trophy
The draw for the Ridgman trophy was made at Towcester on Friday and I can’t tell you what the ringing order is. What I can say is that ringing will be between about 10:00am & 2:00pm on Saturday 17th June at Towcester. The Ridgman Trophy is a regional striking contest held on 10 bells and is open to Guilds and Associations that border the Ely Association. Quite a large trophy is on offer. Should be a good opportunity to listen to some good ringing. https://ridgmantrophy.elyda.org.uk/ Let’s hope the run of good weekend weather continues!
Dates for the Diary
Guild AGM Saturday 10th June. Culworth branch. Open Ringing at Greatworth from 2pm. Ringing and Service at Marston St Lawrence from 15:30. Tea and Meeting (at 17:30) in Marston St Lawrence Village Hall. Evening ringing at Moreton Pinkney.
Guild 10 Bell Practice Saturday 8th July. 10:30 Rothwell.
Guild Intermediate Practice Saturday 8th July 7:30 Weedon Bec
Rutland Branch 6 bell practice Wednesday 7th June 7:30 Cottesmore Focus Plain Bob Minor & Stedman
Wellingborough Striking contest Wilby Tuesday 13th June 7:30 Wilby
Rutland Branch 8 bell practice Thursday 15th June 7:30 Uppingham
Wellingborough Surprise Practice Saturday 17th June 10:30 Orlingbury
Daventry Branch Meeting Saturday 17th June 3:00 Whilton 6:30 Norton
Culworth Branch Practice Saturday 17th June 7:30 King’s Sutton
Towcester Branch Practice Thursday 22nd June 7:30 Greens Norton
Guilsborough Branch Practice Saturday 1st July 3:00 Great Oxendon, 6:00 East Farndon
Rutland Branch 6 bell practice Wednesday 5th July 7:30 Braunston Focus Surprise
Peterborough Branch 8 bell Practice Friday 7th July 7:30 Castor
Hope to see lots of you next weekend. You know, someone else could always volunteer to be secretary, then you wouldn’t have to hear from me so often…
Thanks
Helen
Peterborough Branch 