September 7, 2022 11:13 am | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Bernard George Hooker was born on 28th September 1941, the youngest son of Sarah Jane and Edward Hooker. The family lived at Woodbury Cottage ‘over […] Read more»
June 23, 2022 12:04 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Derek passed away peacefully at home during the evening of June 21st. 2022. Read more … Read more»
April 6, 2021 3:27 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
The following is the Eulogy given by Peter Smith (Alan’s brother) at Alan’s funeral on 12 November 2020 at St Andrew’s Church Biggleswade. Read more»
April 6, 2021 10:14 am | by admin | Posted in Tributes
This was compiled with reference to a summary of his life that Alan wrote, at the request of one of his granddaughters, with additional help from Yvonne Humberstone and Peter Smith. Read more»
December 21, 2020 2:27 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Remembrance by Frank Rivett Read more»
December 21, 2020 12:44 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Tribute by Ros Keech Read more»
May 17, 2019 2:57 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Eology/Tribute by Peter Smith Read more»
August 5, 2018 7:36 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Tribute by John Loveless. Read more»
July 10, 2018 8:22 pm | by admin | Posted in Young Ringers
Congratulations to our Bedfordshire Young Ringers team, who took part as one of 22 teams from all over the country, in the 8th Ringing World […] Read more»
April 15, 2016 7:18 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Tributes by: Chris Pickford, Martin Major, Anthony Smith, John Loveless, J Alan Ainsworth, David Stanford, Peter Giles, Stephen Stanford, Clive Holloway, Christine Darby, Keith Fleming, Roger Baldwin, Frank Rivett, Philip Jewell and Mark Regan. Read more»
December 2, 2014 8:18 pm | by admin | Posted in Young Ringers
On the 29th November, between 40 and 50 ringers, young and old, were seen hopping from one tower to another through the streets of London. Read more»
January 22, 2014 8:27 am | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Tribute given at Robert's funeral service held at Elstow Abbey on 22 January 2014, by Stephen Stanford. Read more»
January 8, 2014 8:03 am | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Tribute to Anne Izzard read by her grandchildren, Martin and Rachael Bennett at her funeral at All Saint's Kempston on Wednesday 8th January 2014 Read more»
November 13, 2013 6:03 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Tribute given at Shelagh's Melville funeral service held at St Paul's Bedford by Stephen Stanford. Read more»
June 15, 2013 7:58 am | by admin | Posted in Ridgman Trophy
The Lincoln Guild are to be congratulated for their excellent hosting of this year’s 25th Ridgman Trophy regional 10 bell striking competition. Open towers, a mini-ring, boat trips and excellent pub food provided all the necessary ingredients for a very enjoyable afternoon. Read more»
September 15, 2012 5:22 pm | by admin | Posted in Melville Cup
Congratulations to Luton/Linslade, who win the Melville cup at Potton Read more»
September 15, 2012 7:37 am | by admin | Posted in St Peter's Cup
Congratulations to Kempston, who win the 2012 St Peter's Cup at Potton Read more»
July 13, 2012 8:01 pm | by admin | Posted in Ringing World National Youth Contest
Preparation is key for any team, from a football team, to an orchestra, to a group of young campanologists who are just bonkers about bells. Read more»
June 16, 2012 8:51 pm | by admin | Posted in Ridgman Trophy
The idea of arranging a 10-bell striking competition among the bellringing societies within and surrounding the Ely Diocesan Association was first raised during the mid-1980s. An offer by Bill Ridgman's family to donate a trophy provided the necessary focus to bring the idea to fruition. Read more»
November 20, 2011 4:29 pm | by admin | Posted in Bedford District
Campton Church recently played host to a crowd of young people, (not so young!) helpers, bells and, of course, lots of cake. Read more»
September 17, 2011 7:15 pm | by admin | Posted in St Peter's Cup
Congratulation to Biggleswade band on winning the 2011 St Peter's Cup Read more»
September 17, 2011 5:06 pm | by admin | Posted in Melville Cup
Congratulations to the (Luton District), who win the Melville cup for the first time. Read more»
April 12, 2011 8:14 am | by admin | Posted in Ridgman Trophy
Bedford Association band once again entered the Ridgman Trophy Striking Competition, which was held at St Mary le Tower, Ipswich. Read more»
March 26, 2011 7:51 am | by admin | Posted in Ringing World National Youth Contest
Ringing World National Youth Contest 26th March 2011 A team from Bedfordshire took part in the Ringing World National Youth Contest which was held as […] Read more»
March 19, 2011 9:22 am | by admin | Posted in District Striking Contests, Events
The Luton District Striking contest was held 19 March at St John the Baptist Stanbridge. The judges were Stephen Stanford and Sarah-Louise Ward from Bedford District. Read more»
February 28, 2011 4:17 pm | by admin | Posted in Luton District
Three members of the Bell Ringing Team from All Saints Church in Houghton Regis have been selected to represent Bedfordshire in a national competition for young bell ringers. Read more»