Both the Striking Competition, due to have been held on 18 April at Sandy, and the Striking League have been cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was hoped the competition could have been held at some point over the summer in time for the Association Striking Competition on 19 September, but this has not been possible. The current holders, Eaton Socon – change ringing cup, Biggleswade – rounds cup, Clifton – league shield, will keep their trophy until next year.
Five teams entered the striking league this year. Many congratulations to the Clifton band who won again.
Alan Shepherd and Richard Gordon judged the competition held at St Mary’s Haynes on 13 April. Six teams entered this years competition – Biggleswade, Campton, Clifton, Eaton Socon, Haynes and Henlow.
Congratulations to Eaton Socon who won the Change Ringing Cup (with 5 faults) and Clifton (with 14 faults) who were runners up and who both go on to represent the District at the Association Striking Competition at Flitwick on 21 September 2019. Biggleswade won the Rounds Cup.
Other placings for the Change Ringing Cup were – Henlow 3rd with 31 faults and Campton 4th with 50 faults. The runners up for the Rounds Cup were the home team, Haynes.
The pictures show Alban Forster receiving the Change Ringing Cup on behalf of the Eaton Socon ringers and Leah Stewart receiving the Rounds Cup on behalf of the Biggleswade ringers from Judge, Alan Shepherd.
Six teams entered the 2018 Striking League: 2017 winners Clifton, Biggleswade, Campton, Henlow, Cople but unfortunately new entrants, a joint team representing Arlesey and Meppershall, had to withdraw early on in the competition. It was a very close competition, only being decided in the last few fixtures. Many congratulations to the winners – Henlow.
Biggleswade District Striking League Rules
Matt Johnson and Cameron White-Spunner judged the competition held at All Saints, Southill on 10 March. Five teams entered – Biggleswade, Campton, Henlow, Eaton Socon and Clifton.
Congratulations to Biggleswade who were judged winners of the Change Ringing Cup and Henlow as runners up. Both teams will go on to represent the District at the Association Striking Competition at Eaton Socon on 15 September.
Other placings were Eaton Socon 3rd, Campton 4th and Clifton 5th. Clifton rang rounds and call changes and so won the Rounds Cup.
The pictures show Charlotte Smith receiving the Change Ringing Cup on behalf of the Biggleswade band, and Clifton Ringers receiving the Rounds Cup
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