8 Bell Practice 12 July

Dear all, a reminder that this month the 8 bell practice will be held on Friday 12 July, not 5 July, 7.30pm at Castor.

The practice will include rounds, and methods ranging from Plain Hunt to Surprise Major.

Whatever your ability, you will be made very welcome and the ringing will be organised to suit your requirements.

I hope to see you there.

Hilary Hardie

Branch Outing, Saturday 17 August

Dear all, the Branch outing for this year is on 17 August and we will be visiting some lovely Towers around the Rutland area.  Lunch will be at the Blue Ball, Braunston.

The timetable is below:

Time Tower
9.30am Meet at St Peter’s, Barrowden LE15 8ED (6)
10.30am SS Peter & Paul, Uppingham LE15 9TJ (8)

There is free parking on the Market Place in front of the church, but only for one hour.  There are a few two hour places on South View, below the church.

Public toilets on the market place. Lots of coffee shops.

11.45am All Saints, Braunston in Rutland, LE15 8QS (6) Confirmed
12.45pm Lunch at the Blue Ball, Braunston LE15 8QS
2.15pm Ring at All Saints, Oakham LE15 6AA (8)
3.30pm St Mary the Virgin, Greetham LE15 7NF (6)
4.45pm SS Peter & Paul, Great Casterton PE9 4AP (6)

The menu for lunch is as follows:

Starters
Homemade Soup of the Day with Bread Roll (v)(g*) £4.95
Rutland Charcuterie Tasting Board, Olives, Bread & Balsamic Dip (g*) £7.95/£14.95
Ham Hock & Apricot Terrine, Toasted Bread, Quails Egg & Mustard Dressing (g*) £7.45
Griddled Haloumi Salad with Olives, Sunblush Tomatoes and Tomato Chutney (v)(g) £6.95
Mains
Homemade Steak & Stilton Pie, Handcut Chips & Vegetables £14.95
Herb Marinated Salmon, Wilted Spinach, Jasmine Rice & Coconut Curry Sauce (g) £13.95
Spicy Bean Burger, Toasted Bun, Burger Relish, Garnished with Peppers, Red Onion, Cos Lettuce, Salad & Hand Cut Chips (v) (v*) £11.95
Scallop, King Prawn & Chorizo Summer Salad with Herb Dressing (g) £14.95
Hand Cut Chips – New Potatoes – Sautéed Potatoes- Sweet Potato Fries – Mixed Vegetables – Braised Red Cabbage – Side Salad £2.95

v – Vegetarian g – Gluten Free g*/v* – May be served Gluten Free/Vegan if adapt certain components. Please ask.

Desserts can be chosen on the day.

Please will you let me know if you plan to join the outing, and your lunch choice, by Friday 2 August.

Best wishes,

Hilary Hardie

Guild 10 bell practice June 29th

The next Guild 10 bell practice will take place on Saturday June 29th 10.30 -12.30 at KETTERING (NN15 OAN).  Methods to include Bristol S Royal.

The next practice after that will be on Saturday August 31st. Details nearer the time.

Ringing at the Cathedral, Sunday 9 June

Dear all, a final reminder that the Branch has been invited to ring for Evensong at the Cathedral on Sunday 9 June 2019. Please meet at 2pm, near the shop inside the Cathedral. We will then ascend at 2.10pm, ready to ring from 2.20pm until 3.20pm. All are most welcome to join us.

This is a good opportunity to experience ringing on higher numbers of bells and the last session in January was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

Best wishes,

Hilary

 

 

8 Bell Practice tonight

Dear all, a reminder that we have the 8 bell practice tonight at 7.30pm at Castor.  The practice will include rounds, and methods ranging from Plain Hunt to Surprise Major.

Whatever your ability, you will be made very welcome and the ringing will be organised to suit your requirements.

Hilary Hardie

8 Bell Practice Friday 7 June

Dear all, a reminder that we have the 8 bell practice at Castor on Friday, 7 June, at 7.30pm.  The practice will include rounds, and methods ranging from Plain Hunt to Surprise Major.

Whatever your ability, you will be made very welcome and the ringing will be organised to suit your requirements.

I hope to see you there.

Hilary Hardie

Conducting Workshop

Dear Members,

We are planning another workshop on 13th July, afternoon in Barnack, details TBC. The subject will be basic Bob calling and conducting. This will focus around Bob Doubles and Bob Minor. This will suit those who are already comfortable ringing touches of these methods but want to be able call them and possibly keep the ringing right.
Could I have a virtual show of hands to see who would be interested? Please reply to me so I know who to accommodate.
James

Ringing at the Cathedral, Sunday 9 June

Dear all, a reminder that the Branch has been invited to ring for Evensong at the Cathedral on Sunday 9 June 2019.  Please meet at 2pm, near the shop inside the Cathedral. We will then ascend at 2.10pm, ready to ring from 2.20pm until 3.20pm. All are most welcome to join us.

This is a good opportunity to experience ringing on higher numbers of bells and the last session in January was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

If you haven’t already told me, please will you let me know if you hope to join us.

Best wishes,

Hilary

GUILD AGM Saturday JUNE 8th

Just a reminder that the Guild AGM is taking place on JUNE 8th

2.30-3.30 Open ringing at BELTON, LE15 9JU

Six bells 10-0-24

Open ringing 3.30-4.15 at UPPINGHAM,  LE15 9TJ

8 bells 14-2-2

SEATON,  LE15 9HR,   4-4.30pm

6 bells 10-0-21

Service at SEATON, followed by tea in village hall and AGM

Your opportunity to vote for Guild officers

Evening ringing at SEATON.

All are welcome.