The first Branch practice of 2023 will be at Lambourn.Taking up the suggestions in the Ringing World, we will try whole-pull and stand, whole-pull plain hunt (on 7 and possibly 8). We will also try Duffield, if possible. And, of course, our favourite Triples methods. The bells were re-hung last year so come and help… Read More »Branch Practice
The Advanced Branch Practice, planned to be held at Lambourn on Friday 20th January, is cancelled.The next Advanced Practice is scheduled for Hungerford on Friday 17th February. Further details nearer the time.
The next first-Friday practice is at Yattendon, with suggested methods of Plain Bob Doubles, Plain Bob Minor, Grandsire Doubles and Grandsire Minor, plus plain hunt, rounds and call changes, and anything else the assembled ringers want to ring.
February’s advanced practice will be held on Friday 17th, 7.30 to 9.00 pm at Hungerford.The Standard Eight will be on the menu, plus the usual favourites; Double Norwich, Stedman etc. Apart from that, nothing new has been requested, so December’s feature method will remain – Lessness Surprise Major.
The Newbury Branch AGM 2023 will be held at Bucklebury, on Saturday afternoon, 4th March.Timetable: 2pm-3pm Open Ringing 3pm-3:30pm Service 3:30pm-4pm Tea 4pm Meeting Tea and the AGM will be in the Victory Rooms, just around the corner from the Church. There is ample car parking in the Hall Car park.
The Branch Practice for April falls on Good Friday, so unfortunately that practice won’t be going ahead.
The advanced practice in April will be held on Friday 21st, 7.30 to 9.00 pm at Kintbury.Methods on offer will be the Standard Eight, plus Kent, Oxford, Double Norwich, Plain & Little Bob Major, Stedman and other Triples as requested. The special feature method will be King Charles III Delight Major.
The May first Friday coincides, of course, with the Coronation weekend, and the intention is to hold a Branch practice on May 5th. East Garston has been booked, so you will have the treat of ringing on the newly rehung bells.We will ring rounds, call changes, plain hunt and any doubles or minor methods we… Read More »Branch Practice
May’s advanced practice will be held on Friday 19th from 7.30 to 9.00 pm at Andover.
The First-Friday Branch Practice in June will be at Beedon on Friday 2nd, 7:30pm. Special method is Beedon Surprise Minor. Rounds and call changes, plain hunt, regular doubles and minor methods and some ‘specials’ will also be on the menu.
June’s advanced practice will be held on Friday 16th from 7.30 to 9.00 pm at Hungerford.
It has been decided to go ahead with a striking competition at the July Branch Practice, which will be at Beenham, Friday July 7th. Rules have been changed a little to allow ‘Combined Tower Bands’ comprising members from several towers who often ring together for Sunday services in order to encourage such bands to come… Read More »Newbury Branch Six Bell Striking Competition