The Annual Ringing Tour this year has reverted to a single day. Richard Lewis-Skeath has wrought his magic once again and has arranged 8 towers for our delectation around Faringdon, an area that is effectively 'just down the road'. This promises to be, once again, an excellent Tour. If only the weather can contrive be the same as on last year's Tour…
Here is the itinerary as it's known at the moment: book the date now. Most towers are confirmed at the time of writing.
| LONGCOT | 8 (8-1-24 in Ab) | 09.30am |
| FARINGDON | 8 (17-1-7 in E) (complete Taylor 8, 1926 vintage) |
10.45am |
| SHELLINGFORD | 6 (6-2-10 in B) | 11.45am |
| Lunch (no favoured watering hole arranged yet) | ||
| STANFORD-IN-THE-VALE | 8 (8-1-17 in G#) | 2.00pm |
| BUCKLAND (the Oxon one of course!) |
8 (14-2-7 in E) | 3.00pm |
| ASTON | 6 (12-2-11 in G) | 4.15pm |
| BAMPTON | 8 (23-0-4 in D) | 5.15pm |
| CLANFIELD | 8 (12-3-16 in F#) | 6.15pm |
| * Arranging a ringing tour three months in advance is likely to attract changes, so final arrangements will be shown on the FSG web-site in the fortnight before the tour. Check there, or with the Organiser (see below) before departing! | ||
Organiser is Richard Lewis-Skeath, to whom, once again, all thanks.
At the 2010 AGM the Guild established a Bell Restoration Fund, from which the Committee are empowered to offer grants towards suitable aspects concerning rings of bells within the Guild's area of operation. Such aspects may include a range of needs, from maintenance to augmentations.
Rules and Constitution of the Fund and application forms are available from the Honorary Secretary.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 3RD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER (18TH) THIS YEAR, NOT THE 2ND SATURDAY AS IN THE PAST.
(Location will be Whichford, Warks)
Need more ringers? Need to recruit? Ageing band?
You are not alone!
We are due to lose a good proportion of change ringers, leaders & teachers over the next 10 years - we have to act NOW to secure the future of Change Ringing.
Experienced teachers- find a new or less experienced teacher to develop and attend Module 1 of the ART Integrated Teacher Training Scheme.
New teachers - attend the ITTS Module 1 programme with an experienced teacher to mentor you!
You can do this separately or in conjunction with the Module 1 programme - work with a Mentor as Module 1.
Neither module is just a one-day course; - to succeed, teaching and mentoring afterwards is essential to ensure the ideas and techniques are put into practice and are properly understood.
Notify your interest today to Graham Nabb & the Harry Windsor Ringing Centre graham@nabb.orangehome.co.uk and be notified of the next course.
For more info look at http://ringingteachers.co.uk/ or http://harry-windsor-ringing-centre.co.uk/
The new Guild lapel badge is available. It is slightly different to the previous version, as it is now the same as the clothing badges (the 'standard' Guild badge). It is slightly '3D' too, as some features are raised.
£4 each from the Hon Sec.
(The original badges cost £1 in 1976!)
Detailed hardback reference guide to all the Known bell towers & churches around the World, 590 pages, 18,147 bell towers & Churches in 159 countries around the world, Also over 2,000 pictures and U.K. Postcodes for every tower.
Kevin Jones, 36 South Green Drive, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9HR.
kevscabs@hotmail.com
Reduced to £12 inc p&p in the U.K.
Cheques payable to "Kevin Jones"
Kev's Guide to Church Bells is now on FACEBOOK.
Guild clothing is still available. All items have the FSG badge embroidered on the left breast (except the reversible fleece, which is both sides) and come in many colours. More detailed descriptions of these products are available on the FSG website