Archives for May 2013

Middlesex 8 Bell Striking Competition

Below are the results from Middlesex 8 bell striking competition held at St James, Garlickhythe on the 25th May 2013. 1st: St Giles in the Fields (Stedman Triples) rang 9th. 89%. 2nd: St Martin in the Fields (Stedman Triples) rang 10th, 88%. 3rd: MCALDG (Plain Bob Major) rang 8th, 80%. 4th: South & West District (Yorkshire Surprise Major) rang 5th, 79%. 5th: Kilburn (Grandsire Triples) rang 4th, 78%. 6th: St Magnus (Bristol Surprise Major) rang 2nd, 75%. 7th: Ladies A … [Read more...]

North & East District Striking Competition

The N&E 6 bell district striking competition took place last Sunday, 19 May at St. James' Islington.  Our thanks go to the host band for providing an excellent tea, private garden in which the judges could sit, and for stewarding the event. Five bands took part:  St. Botolph's Aldgate, St. James Islington, Foster Lane Bands A and B, Hackney. The Jersey cup was won by Aldgate with 84.1%,  St James Islington came second with 83.2% and Hackney third with 77.1%. Unfortunately one band … [Read more...]