Guild Newsletter

The Guild newsletter has been circulated to branches, so should be appearing at a tower near you. It is also available to read online here: https://pdg.org.uk/newsletters/newsletter_202509.pdf

Remember copy for the next edition to be sent in by the end of the year. We are also looking for a new Newsletter Editor, as Jonathan Stuart has said in this edition that he will be standing down. Do get in touch to discuss what is involved. 

Stedman Training course

The Culworth branch is hosting a training seminar on Stedman. It will be given by Robert Wood on Saturday 8^th November at King’s Sutton from 2:30, with an opportunity to put theory into practice afterwards. Ringers from other branches are welcome. There will be no charge, but donations for refreshments are welcomed. More details are on the website: https://pdg.org.uk/latest-news/stedman-training-seminar

Benefact Arts and Culture Draw

Benefact are running a special subject focussed draw for Arts and Culture, which we fall into. Please click the image below to enter the Guild int the draw for the chance to win £5000. 

Future Dates

At the F&GP this weekend we discussed the Guilds future events. 2026 is almost finalised, 2027 has dates identified. After the popularity of the social events in 2024 we have increased the number of events the Guild is supporting, with a Quiz on 14^thFebruary 2026, and then 13^th February 2027. An Open day (which will cover a smaller area than last time!) on 8^th May 2027. And looking even further ahead, we’ve decided to have a dinner on a 5 yearly basis, so get the 13^th October 2029 in your diary now! 

Ringing World News

The Ringing World has sent out an update of their activity in the last few months. It has been attached.

Remember to order your diary or calendar before stocks run out. The shop can be found here. https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/rw-shop.php

CCCBR news

The Recruitment & Leadership workgroup is looking for some admin support. More details here. 

Dates for the Diary

Guild 10 Bell Practice Saturday 8^th November. 10:30 – 12:30 Daventry

Guild 10 Bell Practice Saturday 10^th January. 10:30 – 12:30 Rothwell

And Branch events. 

Thrapston Branch Practice Thursday 16^th October 2:30 Wadenhoe

Rutland 8 bell Practice Thursday 16^th October 7:30Uppingham

Wellingborough Surprise Practice Saturday 18^thOctober 10:30 Mears Ashby

Wellingborough Branch Practice Saturday 18^thOctober 7:00 Irchester

Daventry Branch Practice Saturday 18^th October 3:00 Nether Heyford, 7:00 Upper Boddington

Culworth Branch Practice Saturday 18^th October 3:00 Nether Heyford, 7:00 Upper Boddington

Northampton Branch Practice Saturday 25^thOctober 7:00 Church Brampton

Guilsborough Branch Practice Saturday 1^stNovember 3:00 Yelvertoft

Kettering Branch Practice Saturday 8^th November 2:00 Ashley, 3:15 Wilbarston

Peterborough 8 bell practice Friday 14^th November 7:30 Castor

The Daventry & Culworth afternoon ringing at Badby has been moved to Nether Heyford as the bells are not yet back in the tower. 

Thanks

Helen

Helen Allton

Secretary: Peterborough Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers

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