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Announcement

We are very sorry to learn of the recent deaths of David Elliott of Cardington and Peter Newing of Eastnor.

David Elliott joined the Guild in 2001 and was the long-standing Tower Captain at Cardington for over 10 years. David also served as Church Stretton District treasurer from 2011 to 2022, we remember his service to the Guild with gratitude.  Peter passed away peacefully at home.

The Rev. Dr. Peter Newing joined the guild in 1969 and remained a member until 1974.  He rejoined in 2002 and he only recently retired from ringing.  Peter served as Associate Priest at Bromsberrow from 2000-2010 and was well known in the area.  Peter was a generous benefactor and many local ringing projects benefitted from his donations.

Our thoughts are with their families.  With their families’ agreement, we will update with funeral details when they become available.

Bromyard District AGM

The Bromyard Annual General Meeting which will be held on Saturday, 22nd February 2025.

We’ve arranged an exciting day including:

The District AGM is the first in a number of years when we are able to ring at towers in our district where there are the beginnings of a new band of ringers in each location. We have new Tower Captains in place at both, learners who are very soon going to be holding selective practices with a view to re-introducing Sunday Service ringing. Both sets of bells have benefitted from significant work in recent months – the Tenor bell at Bishops Frome and a new access platform at Pencombe.

We would love for you to come along and show your support for these two towers.

We will be electing new members, a new District Treasurer, a new tower Secretary for Bromyard and a new management committee member for the district.

Triples/Major Practice

Saturday 18th January at Stoke St Milborough, SY8 2EJ. 10.30am – 12.30pm

For those who are confident in ringing Plain Bob Doubles and Grandsire Doubles, who would like an opportunity to ring Plain Bob Triples and Grandsire Triples and Plain Bob Major.

A voluntary donation of £3 per person is welcomed for this session.

As there are a limited number of spaces available, if you would like to attend this session, please could you let Kris know either by email: master_elect@hdgb.org or on WhatsApp: 07400 322002.

Bridgnorth District Summer Social Saturday 30th July

Our Summer Social this year on Saturday 30th July is to have a ring, and then a bit of a walk followed by another little ring and a meal.

Itinerary
13:00 – 13:45 Ringing at Ryton Church (TF11 9NY)
13:45 -16:15 Walk starting from Ryton Church.
This is a relatively gentle walk with a few stiles.
16:30 – 17:30 Drinks in Shifnal
17:30 – 18:15 Ringing at Shifnal Church (TF1 9AB)
18:15 and 18:45 Meal at Oddfellow’s Shifnal (TF11 9AU)

Two tables booked, 22 spaces available (Please let us know in advance if you would like to join us for the meal).
If you know anyone who may be interested but not on the email list then please let them know the details.

Darren Swancott
District Secretary
email: dazswancott@hotmail.com

ART M1 Teaching Bell handling Course, Saturday 28th May, Leominster Priory.

ART M1 Teaching Bell handling Course will be held on Saturday 28th May at Leominster Priory.

Suitable for those who already teach bell handling and want to update their skills AND for those who have never taught anyone to handle a bell. Module 1 provides you with the skills and techniques necessary to take a ringer from their first lesson to having competent bell control.

You will learn through a mixture of practical and classroom sessions:
– How to teach a skill
– How to break down bell handling into easy stages that the new ringer can master
– About different learning types and how to adapt your teaching for them
– The benefits of intensive teaching
– The practical sessions will give you plenty of time to practise your new skills in a safe environment. Working in pairs you will also have an opportunity to hone your observation skills and get feedback on your feedback.

If you are interested and would like more details please let me know  by email or phone call (01531 640252 / 07515 729178).

Frank Seabright

Alec Osbaldiston

It is with sadness that we announce that Alec Osbaldiston has passed away.

Alec rang at Cleobury Mortimer and Kinlet towers and was the on Thomas Cooper organising committee for a very long time and became a Freeman of the Guild in 2006.

Alec’s funeral will be at St Mary’s Cleobury Mortimer at 1100 on Friday 12 November. There will be ringing before and afterwards. Alec asked that handbells be rung at the graveside and this is being to arranged. The committal will be at Cleobury Mortimer Cemetery, Ludlow Road, on the western outskirts of the town.