To address the compliance requirements of the Charity Commission and to provide Association members and others with details of the activity of the Bell Restoration Fund and its financial performance, the Trustees of the Bell Restoration Fund have decided to produce a standalone document incorporating both the accounts and related officers' reports and background information on the Bell Restoration Fund. This is now available here: BRF Annual Report & Accounts 2012. … [Read more...]

The N&E District held their Striking Competition for the Novice Cup on Sunday 15 September 2013. Results Winners:             St. Mary's Bow Road Second Place     St. John at Hackney Congratulations to Bow ringers and thanks to all who participated,  to those who contributed/helped with the tea and particular thanks to the Judge, Pam Donovan. … [Read more...]

The South & West District is holding a "Local Outing", by visiting a number of towers within the district, on Saturday 5th October.  Details are available under the calendar entry for 5th October.  All (including visitors from outside the Association area) are welcome to join this event. … [Read more...]

The newly formed South & West District of the Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild held its 6 bell striking competition at Norwood Green on Sunday 9th June; the bells were cast by Gillett & Johnston in 1909 and have plain bearings, well greased for the occasion. Seven teams entered and kept their 240 changes to Grandsire or Plain Bob Doubles.   The judge, John Harrison from Wokingham, said every band found it difficult to get a rhythm from these bells but some bands … [Read more...]

Sorry for the delay in letting you know the final outcome of Open Day – we raised £2,063.20p for the BRF which is a very good result all things considered. Thanks go to the 40 or so members who stewarded towers, opened up, provided refreshments or supported the day in way please give yourselves a big pat on the back – without you it would not have happened. Separate thanks have already been sent to those who helped – if I have missed anyone please let me know. In addition to the useful top up … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

On Sunday 7th April I was very pleased to join ten of our younger ringers at St Mary Kilburn at what I hope is the first of a regular feature in the Association & Guild’s life. The youngsters came from half a dozen towers and it was really good to meet them and see them in action. As far as I could see they thoroughly enjoyed themselves particularly so at the ten pin bowling afterwards. You would think they all came from the same tower by the degree of interaction! Thank you to those who … [Read more...]

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The Southern and Western Districts were officially merged at the Association AGM on 27th April, and on 11th May the new South & West District held its first meeting.  The following officers were elected: Chairman: Peter Kemp Ringing Master: John Manley Deputy Ringing Masters: Dorothy Barker and Edward Mould District Secretary: vacant Assistant Secretary: vacant District Treasurers: Janet Baker and Hazel Warren Assistant District Treasurer: Rowena Scott Training … [Read more...]