Notices and Adverts
Notices published in issue 5258 (February 3 2012) and in the two preceding issues
Deaths
I write to report on behalf of the family that Malcolm Cook died on Friday 13th January 2012. He was well known around Yorkshire and Tower Captain at Campsall for many years. The funeral service will be held at Campsall on 31st January at 1pm, preceded by half muffled ringing. Then a half muffled quarter peal will take place, at Campsall, during the interment at Pontefract Crematorium. Derek C Johnstone.
Change of Address
Publications
HYMNS AND THINGS. 55 popular tunes fully harmonised in numbers by Donald A and Philip Bedford for 1½ octaves of handbells (in all keys). £9 per copy, post-free from Don Bedford, Penrhiw, Ciffig, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0NG. Tel/fax 01994 240593.
[6002]Wanted
HANDBELL CLAPPERS for 10 Taylors bells (15 in C). Telephone 01667 451575 or peter.shipton@btinternet.com.
[6005]Recruitment
John Taylor & Co.
BellhangerA bellhanger is required to join our current experienced team early in 2012. This is a physical and demanding role, some previous experience working with bells is required. Training will be provided on the job and under supervision by one of our experienced bellhangers. This role will require working away from home during the week, occasional weekends and working abroad. The successful candidate should have a good mechanical background, previous site working experience, excellent communication skills and be able to ring a bell. Any previous fabrication or machining experience would be an advantage. Service AssistantAn enthusiastic person is required as a part time service assistant to work in our expanding service department early in 2012. This role will require working away from home during the week and working with our service manager. Good ringing, communication and administration skills are essential. DesignerWe require an energetic candidate to join our design team. Duties would include visiting site to accurately measure towers, design frame layouts and detailing individual items ready for production. Previous drawing experience not essential but a mathematical and mechanical bias would be advantageous. All salaries are negotiable. Please apply in writing to [6006] |
University Announcements
WELSH COLLEGES SOCIETY. AGM and Dinner weekend 10th-12th February. AGM Saturday 11th February, 14:30, St Olave’s Church Hall, Mark Lane, London EC3.
[5004]LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITIES SOCIETY OF CHANGE RINGERS. Annual Dinner 18th February 2012. Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool at 18:00 for 18:30. Tickets £32. Email treasurer@luscr.org.uk for bank transfer details or send a cheque with dietary requirements to Mrs R Craddock, 104 Banks Road, Garston L19 8JZ. Further details on www.luscr.org.uk.
[1046]Sheffield Universities Guild of Change Ringers Tickets: £39 (non-students)
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Guild / Association Announcements
LEICESTER D.G. Annual Dinner Saturday 25 February at Birstall Golf Club. Guest Speaker Bob Smith. £23 per ticket. For further details, menu choices etc please contact secretary@leicesterdg.org.uk for a poster. All welcome.
[1088]RAMBLING RINGERS. Reunion. February 18th Deincourt Hotel, Newark. £18 cheques to Geoff Wells, 7 Parklands Close, Coddington, Newark, NG24 2RE.
[5001]ANZAB’s 50th Anniversary Weekend. The Australian and New Zealand Association of Bellringers (ANZAB) will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary in 2012. All past, present and future members and friends of ANZAB are invited to join us in Sydney 8-11 June 2012. The official festival weekend will include a formal dinner, the annual striking competition and Annual General Meeting, historical displays, and lots of ringing. There will be organised day-trips to some nearby NSW country towers 5-8 June. More details, including registration form when available, may be found at anzab.org.au/ANZAB12/anzab12.html.
[3023]ST MARTIN’S GUILD Tickets: £42 Cheques payable to Henry Johnson Dinner [1020] |
Central Council Announcements
THE CENTRAL COUNCIL OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS The second session of the 41st Council Nominations for election to Life Membership of the Council, in all cases signed by two Members of the Council, must reach me by 4th April. Nominations for Additional Members, accompanied by a statement of not more than 250 words (see //cccbr.org.uk/admin/pubs/additional-members-supporting-statements/ for guidance) and signed by two Representative, Life or Ex-officio Members of the Council, must also reach me by 4th April. Notices of Motion, also signed by two Council Members, must reach me by 23rd April. Society secretaries are reminded that subscriptions for 2012, at £25 per representative, if not already paid, are now due. Unless already notified, please let me know of any changes of representatives or of their addresses since the last meeting. MARY BONE, Hon Secretary [1089] |
Tower Announcements
BRISTOL, ST MARY REDCLIFFE. Ring of twelve out of action from 6th February for at least 4 weeks due to scaffolding in ringing room. Sunday ringing unaffected; practices moved to St James’ Priory (tbc), except tower AGM on 23rd February.[1090]
ST NICHOLAS DEREHAM BELL AUGMENTATION. Regretfully our augmentation project has had to be abandoned. However the refurbishment of the present eight will progress as planned. Anyone wishing their donation to be returned should apply to; The Treasurer, Church House, Church Street, Dereham, Norfolk. NR19 2DN by 29/02/2012.[6084]
Ring around Charleston sessions at 4 towers for all levels of ringing, quarter peals, Forms at http://www.gracechurchcharleston.org/content.cfm?id=2064 [5053] |
Ringing Courses
Bradfield Ringing Course 2012 Thursday 16th - Sunday 18th August 2012 For more information check the website [5003] |
ESSEX RINGING COURSE12th-14th April 2012 Tutor Groups ranging from Call Changes through Plain Bob & Grandsire to Stedman, Cambridge Surprise and Teaching Ringing. Other ringing related lectures may include: Helpers are also required for each group. For a brochure and application form please send a stamped self-addressed envelope [4200] |
Weekday Meetings and Practices
BARKWAY, HERTS. Surprise Major Practice on Thursday, 9th February, 11am-12.30pm. Special method: Adelaide. All welcome. Enquiries to Richard Atkins on 01763 848477 or ratki5@hotmail.com.[1091]
LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Liverpool Branch. Midweek Meeting, Tuesday 7th February at St John’s, Tuebrook, Liverpool. Ringing from 7-8.45pm.
[1074]Meetings on Saturday February 4
BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Bedford District. Wootton 3.30-5pm. All welcome.[1092]
DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Northern District. Meeting on Saturday 4th February. Ringing from 3-4.30pm, followed by a service. Tea and meeting will be in the Church Hall, followed by evening ringing. Names for tea to Nova Brockbank, tel 0191 274 0633 or na-brockbank@supanet.com.[1093]
GUILDFORD D.G. Leatherhead District. Annual Meeting at St Mary & St Nicholas, Leatherhead. Ringing 3pm, service 4.30pm, followed by tea and meeting. Evening ringing. Names for tea to Rosemary Henderson, 01372 375945 or rosemary646@hotmail.com, by Wednesday 1st February.
[1077]ELY D.A. Ely District. Ringing at Fordham (8, 15cwt) 3-5pm, then tea. All welcome.
[1078]HERTFORD C.A. Northern District. Morning practice. Ringing at Weston (6) 10-11am, SM Oswald Delight. Graveley (6) 11am-12.30pm, SM Boatrace Delight. Also, Surprise Practice, Friday 24th Feb, Knebworth (8) 7.30-9pm, SM London Major. All welcome.
[1079]KCACR. Tonbridge District. Evening practice at St John the Baptist, Penshurst, 7-9pm. All welcome.
[1080]LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Blackburn Branch. Meeting at Clitheroe. Ringing 3.30-5pm, followed by tea, meeting & evening ringing. Names for tea to Vanessa Humphryes (01282 447629) by Wednesday 1st February, please.
[1081]NORTH STAFFS ASSOCIATION. Meeting: Caverswall 2-4pm New Members, 4-5pm afternoon ringing, 5pm tea, Draycott 6.30-8.30pm, evening ringing. Names for tea to 01538 751828 by previous Wednesday.
[1082]PDGCBR. Guilsborough Branch. East Haddon 16:00, tea (01788 822598) Long Buckby 18:30.
[1083]DORSET C.A. AGM at Bradford Peverell Village Hall, 5pm, followed by ringing at Bradford Peverell (8) and an evening social. Further details from Andy Smith 01305 756133 or agsdorset@btinternet.com. All welcome.
[1066]LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Wigan Branch. Meeting at St Peter’s, Newton-le-Willows 3.30-5pm and St Oswald’s, Winwick 6.30-8pm. Names for tea to Michelle Tod, 01925 290309, by 26th January. All welcome.
[1067]SDGR. Devizes Branch. Meeting & skittles evening, Potterne. Ringing 5pm, skittles and hot supper 6.30pm at George & Dragon, Potterne. Tickets £5 from Gillean MacDonald on 01225 709061 by 1st February. All welcome.
[1068]SHERWOOD YOUTHS. AGM. Beeston, Nottingham (10). Tea 5pm (names to Tony Lees 0115 983 0588), AGM 6pm, ringing 7.30-9pm. Visitors welcome. www.sherwoodyouths.org.uk.
[1069]SCACR. Northern Division. ADM to be held at St Swithun’s, East Grinstead (12) on Saturday 4th February 2012. General ringing from 3pm followed by service (4.30pm), hot supper (5pm), ADM (6pm) and more general ringing. Definite numbers for refreshments to Graham Burling, graham.burling@talktalk.net, by Tuesday 31st January at the latest, please.
[1070]Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers Northowram (8) 10.00-10.45 Service at Brighouse (12 noon) Lindley (8) 15.00-15.45 Names for lunch to Jane Lynch on [1072] |
Meetings on Saturday February 11
BARNSLEY & DISTRICT SOCIETY. Monthly meeting Kirkheaton, Saturday 11th February 2012. Ringing 6.30-8pm. All welcome.[1094]
BEVERLEY AND DISTRICT RINGING SOC. No morning ringing at Holy Trinity, Hull. Afternoon ringing at Beverley Minster, 2.30-4.30pm followed by Notice Meeting.[1095]
DERBY DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Central District. Meeting. Winshill (6): 2.15-3pm; Newton Solney (3):3.15-3.45pm; Repton (8): 4-4.45pm. All welcome.[1096]
DERBY D.A. Chesterfield District. Meeting. Ringing at Pleasley 4-5pm and Scarcliffe 5.30-7pm. All visitors most welcome.[1097]
EAST GRINSTEAD AND DISTRICT GUILD. Afternoon meeting at Hartfield, 2.30-4.30pm.[1098]
HERTFORD C.A. Eastern District. Saturday 11th February. Learners’ morning at SS Andrew & Mary, Watton at Stone. Ringing 10am-12noon. All welcome.[1099]
HERTFORD C.A. Western District. Meeting at Apsley End (6) 3pm, service 4.30pm followed by tea, business meeting and evening ringing. Names for tea to Geoff Fielding, 01442 268256.[1100]
LACR. Furness Branch. Our February monthly meeting will be held at St Mary’s, Ulverston on Saturday February 11th. Ringing 2.30-4.30pm. Will be followed by the usual refreshments. All are most welcome to attend.[1101]
LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Preston Branch. Meeting at Hoghton 3-5pm, followed by tea and business meeting. Evening ringing if required. All welcome. Names for tea and enquiries to Donna Jones 01772 330941.[1102]
LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION. Rochdale Branch. Saturday 11th February. Evening ringing at Oldham, Moorside 7-8.45pm. (Note early finish.) Everyone welcome.[1103]
LEICESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Hinckley District. February Meeting. Ringing at Witherley 3-4.30pm followed by tea. Evening ringing at Atherstone 6-7.30pm. Names for tea to Ruth Brothwell 01827 712656 by Thursday 9 February. Everyone most welcome.[1104]
MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION. Western District. Annual District Meeting at Hanwell: general ringing from 3.30pm; service at 4.30pm; tea from 5pm; meeting 6-7.30pm; general ringing up to 8.30pm.[1105]
NDA. Northern Branch. Practice on Sat Feb 11th at Ketteringham, Norfolk, 4-6pm. All ringers welcome.[1106]
ODG. East Berks & South Bucks Branch. 10 Bell practice at Cookham (10) 5-6.30pm. All welcome.[1107]
PDG. Daventry Branch. Meeting 11th February Hellidon. Ringing 3pm, service 4.30pm, tea and meeting. Evening ringing Staverton 6.45-8.15pm. Names for tea to Rosemary Davidson, 01327 261963 by Thursday prior.[1108]
SDGR. Calne Branch. Meeting at Heddington at 3pm, followed by service at 4.30pm, tea and evening ringing. Tea numbers to Margaret Humphries please (01380 850690). Visitors welcome.[1109]
SOUTHWELL & NOTTINGHAM D.G. Bingham District. 3.15pm afternoon ringing at East Bridgford followed by service, tea and meeting. Evening ringing at Oxton from 6.30pm approx. Names for tea to Jane Bancroft on 01949 20812.[1110]
YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Sheffield Branch. Service of Dedication for the newly augmented bells of St Mary the Virgin, Ecclesfield. Saturday 11th February 2012, 4pm, followed by light refreshments and open ringing until 8pm. All welcome.[1111]
THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS. East Devon Branch. AGM at St Paul’s, Honiton. Ringing from 3pm, service 4.30pm, tea and meeting. Names for tea please to Derek Ballard, tel: 01404 42732 (derekballard@beltower.co.uk). All welcome.
[1084]SUFFOLK GUILD. NE District. Quarterly Meeting. Ringing at Horham 3-4.30pm. 4.30pm service followed by bring and share tea and meeting. Evening ringing at Stradbroke. Contact Julie Rapior, 01728 452261.
[1085]WINCHESTER & PORTSMOUTH D.G. Winchester District. Annual District Meeting in Winchester. Ringing at the Cathedral and the College Chapel 2.30pm onwards, tea and meeting at the Education Centre 4pm, service 5.30pm, open ringing at the Cathedral 6.30pm onwards. Names for tea to Jackie Downham, 01962 862345, by Monday 6th; names for ringing at the College (timed entrances) to Bruce Purvis 01962 885234 by Friday 10th.
[1086]WORCESTERSHIRE & DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION. Southern Branch. Meeting at Great Comberton. 3.30pm ringing, 4.30pm service, 5.15pm tea at the Village Hall, followed by the meeting. Evening ringing after the meeting. Names for tea by Wednesday 8th February, please, to Madeline Reeder 01386 553577.
[1087]Meetings on Saturday February 18
LEICESTER DIOCESAN GUILD. Market Harborough District. Quarterly Meeting. Ringing at Dingley 3.15-4pm. Service at Market Harborough 4.30pm, followed by tea and meeting at the Church Hall in Coventry Road. Evening ringing will be at Market Harborough from 6.30pm approx. Please give names for tea to Gill Bindley on 01858 462835 by the previous Wednesday. All are welcome.[1112]
