We are very pleased to announce that we have a new trophy for the Guild Call Change Competition. At the request of the Striking Competition Committee the new trophy has been designed and made by Lynn Scales and we are very happy with the result.
Lynn made the very fitting suggestion that the trophy be named the Osbaldiston Shield in recognition of the many years of the service that Alec Osbaldiston gave as a member of the Thomas Cooper Striking Competition Committee. Alec joined the committee in the mid-seventies, becoming Secretary in 1985, and served in this role until 2018. The Striking Competitions held during Alec’s tenure were always meticulously organised and ran without (any noticeable) hitch.
Alec’s family have been approached and they are delighted and touched that the shield will be dedicated to his memory.
We would love there to be a good number of challengers for this new trophy, so please consider entering a band.
The Call Change competition will be held at Kington on Saturday 9th March. All district secretaries have details and details can also be found here.
Entries should be submitted by 2nd March.
Everyone is most welcome to come along to Kington on Saturday 9th March to enjoy listening to the ringing, to meet friends old and new, and to take part in the other activities in the church during the afternoon.