Winter Update from the Guild Secretary

Seems winter has arrived. Brrrr. How many layers can you ring in? I managed 4 on Friday, I reckon there’s space for another one if needed. Hope you’re keeping warm and safe. 

A couple of branches have confirmed details for the December meetings, so check the diary of events for the additions. 

Fundraising

Benefact are running their movement for Good campaign again this Christmas. Draws for £1000 run through to the 18th December. You can nominate the Guild on this link: 

CCCBR news

A couple if videos for advertising ringing have been available for a while now via YouTube These are now available via the CCCBR website. https://cccbr.org.uk/2023/11/26/discovering-bellringing-enjoyment-films/

Dates for the Diary

Guild 10 bell Practice Saturday 13th January 10:30 Location Kettering

Guild 100th Anniversary event Sunday 14th January Peterborough Cathedral Ringing 2:00, Evensong 3:30, reception afterwards. 

Guild 100th Anniversary event Saturday 10th February Moulton Village Hall, Barn dance with live band & ploughman’s supper.  Starts at 7 pm. Tickets are £15 in advance from centenary@pdg.org.uk

A couple of confirmations added to the branch events in December. 

Wellingborough Surprise Practice Saturday 9th December 10:30 Wollaston

Wellingborough Branch Quiz. Saturday 9th December 7:30 pm. Earls Barton Church Hall. Buffet £5 per person, bring your own drinks. Team entries to Jenny Ball, secretary@wellingborough.pdg.org.uk  please. 

Culworth Branch Practice Saturday 16th December 3:00 Whitfield

Daventry Branch Ringing, tea & Carol Concert Saturday 16th December 3:30 Whilton, Concert 6:30

Kettering Branch Practice. Saturday 16th December 2:00 pm Rothwell. 

And we start 2024! 

Guilsborough Branch AGM Saturday 6th January 3:00 Guilsborough. Ringing & Service in the church, AGM in the Village Hall then evening ringing

Rutland Branch practice Thursday 11th January 7:00 Great Casterton

Rutland Branch AGM Saturday 13th January 3:00 North Luffenham, Service & AGM Edith Weston

Stay warm out there. 

Thanks

Helen