by president | Feb 3, 2024 | Uncategorised
Bledhan nowydh da!! This month sadly saw the passing of Dilys Rowe, Tower Secretary at Zennor. A half muffled QP was rung there in her memory which included Philippa’s first QP inside. Another at Truro Cathedral was scored in which the Tenor was rung by Jemma Hoare....
by president | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
After a good few weeks of organisation, planning, booking rooms and bells, the day of the first Guild Education Day hosted since before COVID-times arrived. When I first opened this “First Steps in Plain Hunting” day to applications, the amount I received really was...
by president | Jan 9, 2024 | Uncategorised
This month sadly saw the passing of Tony Liddicoat, Tower Captain at Withiel. I send my condolences to his family. RIP Tony. Saturday, 2nd December saw the Eastern District hold their annual Quarter Peal Day. All of the 6 quarter peal attempts were successful and it...
by president | Dec 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
It has been a quiet few weeks for me due to work and family commitments! However I was fortunate to be invited to Pillaton on a Sunday afternoon, for an introduction to plain hunting session for two of their young ringers. Taking their first steps into method ringing...
by president | Dec 10, 2023 | Uncategorised
Friday 10th November saw another first in Cornwall – Truro Cathedral hosted a south-west practice of the Ancient Society of College Youths. This was run by a past Master, Colin Newman and many ringers from all over the south-west region attended. Several commented on...
by president | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
This month saw the passing of Eric Hearle who was a stalwart of ringing at Crantock. We have also lost Frances Kent of St Endellion who rang there continuously from 1957 until a few years ago. Just last week we heard news that the former Tower Captain at St Columb...
by president | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorised
Taken with permission from Bellringing in Cornwall Facebook page: I regret to have to share the news that my uncle, former Captain of St Columb tower Alan Rodliffe, passed away yesterday morning aged 84. A farmer and lifelong resident of St Columb Major parish, he...
by president | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorised
Following attending the Improvers practice at Poundstock yesterday I was so pleased to receive an email from Rob Corney saying that Julian Trick has kindly offered to take on the position. They hope to make this a permanent appointment at their AGM in 2024. Fantastic...
by president | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Northern Improvers took place on an absolutely glorious day at Tintagel – a really good attendance with lots of members from different towers well represented. The following day I went over to Pillaton to Steward in the belfry at their Heritage Open Day....
by president | Sep 24, 2023 | Uncategorised
St Buryan is probably on most bellringers bucket lists to visit – being the heaviest ring of 6 in the world! I was fortunate to be able to visit St Buryan on their practice night this week, my thanks to the band for being so welcoming! There were many ringers in...
