Congratulations to the Chertsey District for winning the Guild’s 8-bell competition this afternoon, which was held at Banstead. Despite the closure of the M25, the additional traffic, several late ringers, and a broken stay the competition was completed. 1st Chertsey…
RWNYC 2024 London
Over 300 young ringers from across the country were in London on Saturday for the Ringing World National Youth Contest, together with over 200 helpers and supporters. 36 teams entered, and there were 4 competitions being held: Call Changes, and…
Shalford win the Guildford District Striking Competition!
6 bands entered today’s District 6 Bell Striking Competition at Bramley. The results were as follows: Open class: 1st Shalford (Plain Bob Doubles) 2nd Godalming (Grandsire Doubles) 3rd Shalford (Call Changes) 4th Holy Trinity Guildford (Call changes) Rounds Class 1st…
Shalford win the Guildford District Striking Competition!
6 bands entered today’s District 6 Bell Striking Competition at Bramley. The results were as follows: Open class: 1st Shalford (Plain Bob Doubles) 2nd Godalming (Grandsire Doubles) 3rd Shalford (Call Changes) 4th Holy Trinity Guildford (Call changes) Rounds Class 1st…
Ashtead Band Wins Prize for Ringing World’s Birthday
Congratulations to the Ashtead Sunday Evening Service band (see photo) who rang a special date touch of 113 changes of Stedman Triples to celebrate the Ringing World’s 113th Birthday on 24th March. Their photo of beaming ringers under a blossoming…
Guild Executive Committee 7th February 2024
We welcomed Rachel Johnson (Chertsey District Master), Simon & Liz Burton (Chertsey District Joint Secretaries), Paul Buckley (Guildford District Treasurer) and Robin Burnett (Leatherhead District Secretary) as new members of the executive committee. The Executive Committee reviewed and adopted the…
Guildford District Programme 2024 is now available
Guildford District’s 2024 programme of practices, training sessions and events is now uploaded to the calendar on the Guild Website. As well as our regular “first Friday of the month” practices there will be events or training sessions on the…
Guild 2024 AGM Notice and Agenda
The Annual General Meeting of the Guild will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday 9th March 2024 at St Peter & St Paul, Godalming, GU7 1EW. The Guild 6-Bell Striking Competition will be held at 2:00pm at St Nicholas, Compton.…
Planning ahead for 6-bell practice at Newdigate on 2nd March
After a short warm-up session, I’d like to start with some exercises on five/six bells. I suggest we try Bastow Little Bob Doubles and Cloister Doubles for those who’d like practice in hunting. We can follow this with some plain…