Middlesex Eight Bell Striking Competition

The Middlesex Eight Bell Striking Competition, organised by Tom Lawrance, took place on Saturday 30th May at Sunbury on Thames with nine teams competing.  In alphabetical order these were: Foster Lane, Kilburn, Ladies (2 teams), St Giles-in-the-Fields (2 teams), Southern, Stepney/St Martin’s, Western Charles Herriott & Rachael Smith were the judges and the top teams were as follows: 1st Southern (27 faults) 2nd Western (35 faults) 3rd St Giles-in-the-Fields (36 faults) 4th … [Read more...]

Ringing for VE Day

The Association has been asked to publicise the following: Dear association PR Officer You are probably already aware that the attached letter VE Day 70 to the Central Council has also been widely circulated around the churches asking that ringers arrange to ring for the 70th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe) at 11 am on Saturday 9 May or over that weekend. I do hope you will encourage your members to join in as appropriate. We know that ringers are always keen to ring for … [Read more...]

Middlesex Association Twelve Bell Practice – Friday 13th February

Middlesex Association Master Geraldine Forster has written: Thank you to those who replied to my earlier email. Unfortunately, there are just too many conflicting events in London this Friday (13th February). We have just 5 for the early part of the practice and a maximum of 9 for the remainder of the evening with no regular back- end ringers. I have, therefore, decided to cancel the practice for this month only. I look forward to seeing everyone on 13th March.   Best … [Read more...]

Association Handbell Day

Association Handbell Day – Harrow on the Hill – Saturday 28th March 2015 Following the success of last year’s Handbell Day here at Harrow, I’m proposing to host it again in 2015.  This year, it will fall on Saturday 28th March (the day before Palm Sunday).  Details are as below. If you’d like to come along, please email Christopher O’Mahony to register your place – cdo@harrowschool.org.uk   RUNNING ORDER: Last year’s running order worked pretty well, so I propose to stick to … [Read more...]

South & West District ADM

At the South & West District ADM on 10th January the following district officers were elected:   Chairman: Peter Kemp Ringing Master: Michael Palmer Secretary: Monica Trow Training Officer: John Manley Deputy Ringing Master: Dorothy Barker Bell Restoration Committee Representatives: John Barrance & Ray Pearce Training Committee Members: Roger Forster (+ one vacancy)   Jill Wigney and Janet Baker were co-opted as joint treasurers to continue their … [Read more...]

S&W District Planning Meeting

The South & West District of the Middlesex Association will hold its planning meeting at Hillingdon on Saturday 6th December.  The meeting is at 10am with ringing to follow through to 1.30pm. At the meeting the draft programme for the year will be considered.  Subject to confirmation this comprises meetings as set out below.  Comments on this should be sent to Mike Palmer: mike.palmer42@btinternet.com 14 February 2015 10.30am – 12 noon 14 March 2015 10.30am – 12 noon 11 … [Read more...]

Norwood Green Quiz Night

Linda Foddering writes: Dear All, A massive thank you for making the quiz night so successful and such a good evening. We raised £120.00 on the raffle, with £256.00 for tickets sold and £68.00 in donations. A grand total of £444.00 goes towards the Bell Appeal   … [Read more...]

Middlesex Association Logo Clothing

I have had one or two enquiries about the next clothing order and will be submitting one at the end of September.  It is probably too late to have them available for the Autumn General Meeting but hopefully I will have them by the end of October and can distribute them at the various District Meetings thereafter, or at the Christmas Shopping meeting, so they should be with you by Christmas at the latest.  So get a present for your loved one now!  Prices have risen slightly but I have still kept … [Read more...]

Bell Restoration Fund Accounts for 2013

The Report and Accounts for 2013 for the Bell Restoration Fund are available at the following link: BRF Annual Report 2013.   The trustees now produce this document annually to set out the accounts, provide background and policy information on the BRF and to give greater detail on the activities of the Bell Restoration Committee. … [Read more...]

BRC supports work at Twickenham, All Hallows

Work to improve the go of the ring of ten at All Hallows' Church, Twickenham, has been completed on some very hot July days.  The work was carried out by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry with assistance from the local ringers and the BRC.  Early indicators are that the local ringers are well pleased with the results.  Work included replacement of the bearings, pulleys and runner boards, plus sorting out any odd struckness.  The work was significantly funded by a grant from the Bell Restoration … [Read more...]