Category: District News
Hereford District Outing 2024 Saturday 8th June
Join us on an outing on Saturday 8th June to ring some fabulous bells in South Wales. Everyone is welcome whether you’re brand new to ringing or have been doing it for a while.
Lunch – There are several places to eat and drink in and around Merthyr Tydfil.
Tower donations – we ask that everyone joining us contribute £5 for the day.
If you would like any more information or to let us know you are planning to join us, please contact Nicky njaubrey@hotmail.com or 07806621514
| 9:00 – 9:45 | Mynyddislwyn St Tudor NP12 2BG |
8 bells, 12-1-14 |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Pontypridd St Catherine CF37 2UF |
8 bells, 12-2-21 |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Merthyr Tydfil St Tydfil CF47 8DP |
8 bells, 20-0-15 |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Ebbw Vale Christ Church NP23 6UJ |
8 bells, 24-3-25 |
| 15:20 – 16:05 | Blaenavon St Peter NP4 9AS |
8 bells, 9-1-0 |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Abergavenny St Mary NP7 5NE |
10 bells, 25-0-18 |
St Andrews Place Doubles on St Andrews Day at St Andrews church, Allensmore
It was only a whim, a silly idea
St Andrews Day, end of November
Last year was a peal, not done before
300 years to remember.
Les said, “a method, one we don’t know
Is there something relates to Saint Andy?”
Google came up with St Andrews Place Doubles
Well, that looks just fine and dandy
How hard can it be not even a dodge
But what’s this, 3 places in lead?
And look at the back, all those places to make
Success is not guaranteed
Saturday practice is called for, with coffee and cake
Including the odd sausage roll
Bells clashed straight away, “you’re all wrong” was the call
No, this won’t be a stroll
But gradually it came, the start was well practiced!
Then Nick said let’s call a touch
Back to square one, all over the place
Not sure I like this too much
But with thanks to the band, it all came together
Nick, Nick, Lesley and Vicky
Carol and Steve joined in with it too
… and our support team, Paul, Alan and Libby
At the end of it all, enormous relief!
We all need a great big team hug
And to remember the day, just one thing to say:
“Well and truly a St Andrews Place MUG!”
Nick Chapman, Nov 2023
Link to Bellboard is here
You can download the blue line and ringing notes for St Andrews Place doubles here
Second Learner’s morning held at St Peters Bromyard
We were delighted to host a second session for some more eager learners at St Peters Bromyard on Saturday 20th January 2024. Like last time attendees could practice their handling skills, continue getting to grips with rounds and call changes, start their plain hunt journey and for some practice their doubles methods. This time we welcomed 17 enthusiastic learners from Cleobury Mortimer, Knighton, Eardisley, Bredwardine, Almeley, Kington & Bromyard. In between tower bell practice sessions there was an opportunity to have a go at handbell ringing.
Many thanks must go out to the helpers, Chris Kippin, Ed & Sarah Lupton, Tim Hollinghurst, Stella Smith, Elaine Wilkinson, Karen Parker, Sue Robinson, Ady Taylor & Nicky Hudson who allowed us to give people the experience they came for. And to Bill & Clare Evans for running the handbell workshops.
Sue Robinson 21.01.2024
Christmas ring at All Saints Hereford on Saturday 16th December
To All Ringers welcome!
Come and ring at All Saints Hereford on Saturday 16th December from 10am to 11am
We’ll be ringing the bells for the Christmas Shoppers Concert at All Saints starting at 11am and also Carols on the Green taking place near the Cathedral from 12 o’clock. There’s a Christmas Fair taking place in the Cathedral all day too!
Hereford District “Bring & Share” party
To all Hereford District Members
To celebrate Christmas this year we are having a “Bring & Share” party at St Nicholas’ Church, Hereford (HR4 0BH) on Wednesday 6th December. Ringing from 6:00pm and afterwards we’ll eat, chat and drink in the church. All levels of ringers welcome – bring your partners too if they want to join the celebrations. Please bring some food to share and also your own preferred drink.
As it’s a Wednesday, there’s FREE PARKING in Hereford and also LATE NIGHT SHOPPING!
Please let me know if you are coming and what food you will be bringing.
Hope you can all come
Kind regards
Hereford District Practice
The next District Practice will be on Saturday 18th November at Much Dewchurch (HR2 8DL) from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
6 bells – 8cwt tenor ground floor ring – so no excuses! Everyone will be given a chance to ring so please come along whatever level of ringing or learning you are at.
Afterwards we’ll recover at the local pub
Hope to see you there
Barbara
Learner’s morning held at St Peters Bromyard
We were delighted to host a session for some eager learners at St Peters Bromyard on Saturday 28th October. With attendees learning to ring a bell, getting to grips with call changes, starting their plain hunt journey through to doubles methods, we welcomed 15 enthusiastic learners from Chetton, Coalbrookdale, Wellington, Broseley, the Cathedral & Bromyard. In between tower bell practice sessions there was an opportunity to have a go at handbell ringing.
Many thanks must go out to the helpers, Kris Perruzza, Ginette Pardoe, Darren Swancott, Ady Taylor & Nicky Hudson who allowed us to give people the experience they came for. And to Bill & Clare Evans for running the handbell workshops.
There are a few snaps from the event below and the consensus is that we will do it again!
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Bridgnorth District Autumn Meeting
Our Autumn meeting is due to be held on 28th October at Chelmarsh from 3pm.
Please come along and have a ring with us; all ringing abilities welcome. Some light refreshments will be available for which a donation of £2 to help towards the St Peter’s tower funds is requested. There will be a raffle for the Guild Bell Restoration Fund.
Hope to see you there!
Hereford District Outing 2023
The Hereford District Outing this year will be on Saturday 16th September, exploring towers in the north west of our area and over the border into Wales. The itinery is …
9:30 – 10:15 Chirbury, St Michael (SY15 6BG) – a very good ‘new’ Whitechapel six cast in the 1990s
10:30 – 11:15 Montgomery, St Nicholas (SY15 6PX) – an almost-complete Rudhall six
11:30 – 12:15 Berriew, St Bueno (SY21 8PQ) – a light eight, modern hanging – mainly Taylor bells
Lunch
14:15 – 15:00 Welshpool, St Mary (SY21 7DS) – a very easy-going eight
15:15 – 16:00 Leighton, Holy Trinity (SY21 9JH) – an early Taylor six – rehung by Eayre & Smith about 20 years ago and go well
16:15 – 17:00 Forden, St Michael & All Angels (SY21 8NE)- a Taylor six – one of the best sixes in Wales