From:                                         Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers <president@bacbr.org.uk>

Sent:                                           23 May 2023 15:01

To:                                               Tower Contact

Subject:                                     Update June 2023

 

 

BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS


Update

Latest news and information for all towers and ringers in Bedfordshire

 

June 2023   A little bit earlier than usual as I'll be away for the next 3 weeks. Linda
Please forward to other ringers in your tower and print off a copy for your tower notice board.

 

 

Ring for the King! .... 

A tremendous response from Bedfordshire's Bellringers! THANK YOU!

 

Ringing for the Coronation took place at  87% of Bedfordshire's ringable towers with 3 or more bells.*  That's 73 out of a possible 84 towers ... a fantastic total! In addition, 3 bells were chimed at Souldrop, an unringable tower.  430 ringers took part, including lots of new ringers.                                                                                             *As recorded on BellBoard


Thank you to everyone who took part, in particular for the co-operation between towers, to individuals who assisted at other towers and, of course, to Chris Williams for her hard work as co-ordinator.

Congratulations to the following “Double Coronation” ringers who rang for the Coronations of both King Charles III & Queen Elizabeth II, and thank you for the many years of service you have given to ringing in Bedfordshire:

  • Roger Framp - Goldington
  • Vernon Green - Flitton
  • Jean Heaslip - Goldington
  • Cliff Izzard – Kempston

A reminder that certificates can be downloaded from BellBoard. Copies of the special edition of the Ringing World, including a supplement containing all ringing for the Coronation listed by county, is available from The Ringing World https://www.ringingworld.co.uk/

 

 

Forthcoming Training Sessions and Meetings

Saturday Ringing Meetings  


3 June    Stagsden (6)   District Striking Contest (Bedford District) 17:00-19:00
10 June   Eaton Socon (8)       Afternoon Ringing, followed by a short meeting. (Biggleswade District) 15:30-17:30
24 June    Whipsnade (6)   Evening ringing  19:00-20:30
 

Everyone is welcome to go along to any of these events, not just those in your own area!  For details of all forthcoming events please see:  https://www.bacbr.org.uk

 

Second Saturday Training
 
at the R J Sharp Ringing Centre 
at St Andrews Biggleswade

Next session: Saturday 10 June, 10:00 - 12:00

 

Open to all Bedfordshire ringers.  The sessions are aimed at less experienced ringers who can handle a bell but want to improve technique, confidence and progress

 

 

Association Surprise Major Practice

The next practice is on

Sunday 18 June 14:30-16:30
at St Owen, Bromham

 

Please let us know in advance that you are coming either (preferably) by registering via this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surprise-major-practice-tickets-641157468247
or send an email to president@bacbr.org.uk

Please sign up by Friday 16 June. If the practice isn't viable and we needed to cancel, we can only let you know if you've signed up ... which is why we need to know in advance if you are coming!!

Tower donation of £2 per ringer requested, payable on the day.

This advanced practice is aimed at ringers who:

  • can already ring Surprise Major inside
  • or have rung the treble to Surprise Major and have learned Cambridge S Major
  • or have rung Surprise Minor and would like to extend this to Major,

Dates for future practices: All 3rd Sundays (apart from December) on alternate months, as follows: 20 August, 15 October, 3 December. 14:30 - 16:30  Venues tbc.

 

 

Dates for your Diary

 

 

Friends and family very welcome! For further details, or tickets, please contact
Steve Stanford steve.h.stanford@gmail.com
 

...And another event in aid of the Clock and Bells Appeal:
Quiz Night, Saturday 3rd June, 7:00pm. Details on the website: bacbr.org.uk

 

 

 

 

Other News and Events

 

From the Association AGM ...

Thank you to everyone who attended the Association AGM at Flitton on Saturday 20 May, and to the 30+ members and friends who enjoyed the Supper and Quiz afterwards.

Officers elected were as follows:

President

Linda Garton

Honorary Secretary

Sarah Ward

Vice President

Angela Blackburn

Honorary Treasurer

Sue Silver

Honorary Peal Secretary

Richard Horne

Honorary Librarian

Pat Albon

Thank you to Tim Blunt, who stood down as Treasurer, for all his hard work over the past 6 years.

Full minutes will be available on the website in due course.

A reminder to the General Committee that our next meeting is on Saturday 17 June, 9.30am. Venue to be advised.

 

 

This month's Firsts ...

Luke Meanwell - First Quarter of Minor, Plain Bob Minor at Eversholt on 23 May

Firsts are not just for February! Please submit any Firsts to BellBoard 
https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/
so that we can all share in the achievements of Bedfordshire ringers.

 

 

 

Updates from the Central Council of Church Bellringers

 

Do keep an eye on the Central Council website for wider ringing news, including the very readable weekly President's Blog (that's the CC President, not Linda!), resources and helpful information!   https://cccbr.org.uk

 

 

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Linda Garton
President, BACBR 
president@bacbr.org.uk

www.bacbr.org.uk

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