by president | May 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
Sadly, this month we lost Christiana Hancox who rang at Gwennap, Stithians and other nearby towers. She will be greatly missed for her enthusiasm for ringing in general, helping out with events and joining in on local practice nights. For me the first job this month...
by president | Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
Unfortunately, this month we lost Monica Joy Trudgeon of St. Michael’s, Caerhays and Peter Paterson of St. Andrew’s, Calstock. Monica was devoted to St. Michael’s and a one-time ringer. Peter was a former ringer and long-time supporter of Calstock in many ways. RIP...
by president | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
Another good and valued Guild 12-bell practice was held at the Cathedral on the 7th. Many thanks to Hayley for allowing these opportunities to continue and working hard with the Cathedral authorities to make them happen. Valentines Day saw a big inspection on the...
by president | Feb 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
Happy New Year! A service of Thanksgiving was held at South Hill Church in memory of John Body. In the future I intend to write an article about the development of change ringing in East Cornwall. Lots of ringing has taken place and more is planned in the future. One...
by president | Jan 5, 2025 | Uncategorised
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of John Body of Callington who died peacefully at home on Monday 23rd December. John was a much respected Tower Captain at St. Mary’s, Callington and a well known change ringer who pushed the boundaries of advanced...
by president | Dec 27, 2024 | Uncategorised
It is with great sadness that John Body of Callington passed away peacefully at home on Monday 23rd January. John was a precious Tower Captain at Callington and a well-known change ringer who pushed the boundaries of advanced method ringing in the East Cornwall...
by president | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorised
As last month another busy time on the ringing scene in Cornwall. Bonfire Night saw our own Temperance ringing her first Call Change Peal at her first attempt at Pillaton. This also included a first on 8 for Rosy Renfree and Naomi Harvey. Well done all. On Friday, 8th...
by president | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorised
Another busy month on the ringing scene in Cornwall – great to see, even with Sarah and I taking a long holiday. Unfortunately, last month I missed out the Central District’s practice at St. Newlyn East on the 28th September. Many thanks to all involved in organising...
by president | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
Jemma H scored her first as Conductor in 21 years on 3rd September at Kenwyn which also involved the first Quarter Peal for Alan Perry. Well done Alan. Circumstances changed for me on the first Saturday of the month meaning I was able to travel up on the train to the...
by president | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorised
*NEWS FLASH* – a new batch of TDGR badges have arrived. £4 each from your District Secretary! Last month we lost Stephen Gill of St. Endellion who rang in his last few years at St Mabyn. His funeral took place at St. Kew on Friday, 18th August. I send my...
