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President’s Blog – July 2024
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...
Ringing in London! – By Jenna Calcraft
Last weekend, the youth team travelled to London to compete in the Ringing World National Youth Contest. Our team was James on the treble, William on the second, me (Jenna) on the third, Azriel on the fourth, Rosy on the fifth and Daniel on the sixth. We were the...
President’s Blog – June 2024
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...
National Call Change Competition – Lord Mayor’s Chapel, Bristol, June 1st 2024
How is started…. Back in December 2023, I came across a post on the Central Council Facebook page, advertising a National Call Change competition in Bristol. My interest was immediately piqued, having at the time recently dipped my toe into the world of call change...
President’s Blog – May 2024
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...
President’s Blog – April 2024
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...
Sad news from the Northern District
Long serving member of the Northern District of the TDGR, Ruth Reeves, passed away on the 10th of April at Mount Edgecombe Hospice. May she rest in peace. There was a private cremation, with only the Funeral Director in attendance. A celebration of Ruth's life will be...
President’s Blog – March 2024
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...
President’s Blog – February 2024
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,...
Acting Education Officer attends the ART Conference 2024
I have been teaching bell handling skills on and off for decades. So why would I need to attend the Association of Ringing Teachers conference? As a person, I am a firm believer that if you can ever say you know everything and can learn nothing more….. well….lets just...
