As we approach Remembrance Day, it is time to remember which way to put the muffles on. No, I’m no help there. I really enjoy ringing half muffled but can’t remember if they go opposite the garter hole or not.
Hoping your muffles didn’t slip and that they all go on the right side (or all on the same side, at least).
It’s interesting how often half muffled ringing is noticed for being different, even if the public struggle to articulate what is different. Thanks to all those people going up to put the muffles on and take them off again.
CCCBR Recruitment session
The CCCBR Recruitment workgroup is holding a session on recruitment & Training. You can sign up through this page https://cccbr.org.uk/2025/10/30/recruitment-development-ringing-2030-briefing/
Trustees Week
This week is Trustees week, as organised by the Charity Commission. https://trusteesweek.org/ The 5 members of the Executive are also trustees of the charity, meaning that we bear responsibility for the operation of the charity and its financial position. As of the AGM you will be looking for a new trustee, as I have decided to stand down as Secretary. It has been a rollercoaster of a time in the position, but it is time for me to take a break.
Safeguarding Sunday
The diocese is advertising Sunday 16th November as Safeguarding Sunday. This is run by Thirtyone:eight, the UK’s leading independent Christian safeguarding charity. This year the emphasis of the campaign is ‘Action Speaks Louder’ – encouraging churches to not just talk about safeguarding but to take positive action. The campaign is now in its 7th year. https://safeguardingsunday.org/
Towcester Branch Dinner
Towcester branch holds a dinner each year, and I have been asked to welcome members to the next edition, on 29th November at the Boat in Stoke Bruerne. Tickets are £40 per person to include a 3 course meal and wine. More information from John Pardoe, branch secretary on secretary@towcester.pdg.org.uk
Dates for the Diary
Guild 10 Bell Practice Saturday 8th November. 10:30 – 12:30 Daventry
Guild 10 Bell Practice Saturday 10th January. 10:30 – 12:30 Rothwell
And Branch events.
Kettering Branch Practice Saturday 8th November 2:00 Wilbarston
Peterborough 8 bell practice Friday 14th November 7:30 Castor
Wellingborough Surprise Practice Saturday 15th November 10:30 Earls Barton
Wellingborough Branch Practice Saturday 15th November 2:30 Bozeat
Culworth Branch Practice Saturday 15th November 3:00 Chacombe, 6:30 Cropredy (Oxon)
Daventry Branch Practice Saturday 15th November 3:00 Byfield, 6:30 Cropredy (Oxon)
Thrapston Branch Practice Thursday 20th November 2:30 Thrapston
Towcester Branch Practice Saturday 22nd November 10:30 Wicken
Northampton Branch Practice Saturday 22nd November 2:30 Abington
Daventry Branch Quiz Night Saturday 22nd November 7:00 Daventry Band Hall
Guilsborough Branch Practice Saturday 6th December 3:00 Welford
I saw a recent Instagram post of ringing in our area where the efficiency of the heaters was remarked upon. May your heaters all be working to their utmost as the year closes in and the temperatures take a tumble… Or may you be able to ring in many many layers!
Thanks
Helen
Helen Allton
Secretary: Peterborough Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers
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Website: www.pdg.org.uk
e-mail: secretary@pdg.org.uk
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