By Stu Aitken, Guild Master We welcomed Oliver Hall from Frensham to the Executive Committee, the new Ringing Master of the Farnham District. Mike Bale, the Guild Training Officer has decided to step down after 16 years and we thank…
2023 Guild 8-Bell Striking Competition
Congratulations to the Guildford District who retained the 8-bell trophy at the inter-District striking competition held at Yorktown on 28th October. The results were as follows: 1st – Guildford District: 32 faults 2nd – Farnham District: 36 faults 3rd –…
Ring for the King & More – Guild Exec 10th July 2023
Due to popular demand, as they say, I’m continuing this blog as an informal take on the Executive Committee’s deliberations. I think it is important for the membership to know what its officers are accomplishing on their behalf, but this…
Farnham District Striking Competition 23rd September 2023
The Farnham District Striking Competition took place on 23rd September at Pirbright. There were 7 teams in total, with ringing ranging from Call Changes to Cambridge Surprise Minor. The judges (Julian Morgan and Sally Schupke from the Guildford District) gave…
Guildford District Striking Competition – the results are in!
Guildford Cathedral retained the trophy in today’s Guildford District Striking Competition held at Alfold. They were worthy winners with 14 faults but were pushed hard by runners-up Compton (22 faults) and 3rd place Godalming (24 faults). In the call change…
Shalford win the 2023 Guild 6-bell striking contest
Eight bands, two from each District, entered the Guild 6-bell striking contest which was held at Ottershaw on 11th March and judged by Jack Regin of Binsted (who learnt to ring at Ottershaw) and Roger Barber of Hawkley. The results…
Guild 2023 AGM Notice and Agenda
The Annual General Meeting of the Guild will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday 11th March 2023 at Christ Church, Ottershaw, KT16 0PB The Guild 6-Bell Striking Competition will be held at 2:00pm at Christ Church, Ottershaw. There will be…
Training Grants being offered by the Guild
The Guild has issued new Guidance on how to apply for one of its Training Grants. The Guild is offering financial assistance for the training and development of its ringers, covering development of ringing skills and of teaching skills. This…
Back to the Future – an informal blog of the October 2022 Executive Meeting
Although the main business of the Guild was routine, it appears that there are changes ahead for the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, and these could affect all Guilds and Associations. At the Central Council Executive Meeting held at…
Guild 8-Bell Striking Competition, 29th October 2022
Many congratulations to all the ringers who took part in the 8-bell striking contest at Esher today. It was really good to have a band from each of the four Districts taking part. The contest was judged by Paul Flavell…
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