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...
by president | Aug 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
This month started with our Cornwall Pasties travelling to London to represent the TDGR. It was a cracking day and they got to ring at many of the capital’s finest and most interesting bells. We as a Guild should be immensely proud of their achievement in coming joint...
by president | Jul 4, 2024 | Uncategorised
Sadly, we lost Jim Izzard (Philleigh), George Trudgeon (Charlestown), Tom Warne (St. Endellion) and Derick Prouse (Poughill), all stalwarts of their respective towers. R.I.P. Saturday 1st June involved a drive outside the County to judge the National Call Change...
by president | Jun 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
Another good and valued Guild 12-bell practice was held at the Cathedral on the 3rd May. There were lower numbers than previously but this gave the members present a longer and more focused go on these fantastic bells. My thanks to Hayley for continuing to organise...
by president | May 1, 2024 | Uncategorised
This month we lost a stalwart of the Northern District. Ruth Reeves died peacefully on Wednesday, 10th April. From a Guild perspective Ruth served for many years as Northern District Secretary and she was also on the Standing Committee. At a local level she looked...
by president | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Eastern District held their AGM on Saturday, 2nd March at St. Stephens, Saltash. Thanks to all who provided the refreshments. There was a cracking turnout from all over our district and the Guild as a whole. Richard Warwick stood down as Chairman and is replaced...
by president | Mar 9, 2024 | Uncategorised
My first task this month was to Chair the Standing Committee meeting at Kenwyn. Business as usual although many items were discussed and lots sorted out. That evening there was another successful Guild 12 bell practice at the Cathedral with 37 present. Unfortunately,...
