Christmas Display 2015

unnamedThis Year the Friends of All Saints’, Shepherd’s Market featured a display of Christmas Trees from various village organisations.  Amongst these were offerings from Brownies, Guides and Nursing Homes.  This is the bell ringer’s entry, featuring our 12 hand-bells.  Our thanks to Chris and Sue for putting it all together.

 

 

100th Peal at Staplehurst

On Saturday 18th of April, ten local ringers took part in the 100th peal to be completed at Staplehurst.  This peal comprised 5000 changes of Plain Bob Royal and took exactly three hours to complete.

5000 Plain Bob Royal
 1  Deborah C Brady 
 2  J Susan Bassett
 3  Adam A Brady
 4  Christopher J Bassett
 5  Tim Munt
 6  David C Bassett
 7  Richard H Bourne 
 8  Stephen P Bassett
 9  Richard J Barclay
10 Daniel W Brady (C)
100th Peal on the bells.
First of Royal: 1, 6 & 7.

Easter Holiday Practice

There will be an additional practice on Thursday 9th April from 10.00-12.00, all abilities very welcome.

If you’re a non-ringer who’s interested in what goes on, why not pop along too!

Striking Competition Results

Staplehurst entered teams into both the Method and Call Change Striking competitions today. We were placed first in both categories. Congratulations to Ightham also, the host tower, who were placed a close second in both.