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Stedman Quarter Peal Weekend (Sept 1st and 2nd)
We've almost certainly
lost more quarters of
Stedman, and
particularly Stedman
Doubles, than any other
single method, so we
thought it was time to
get to grips with this
elusive method. Perhaps
a day of Stedman
quarters would
concentrate minds and
bring results.
Originally 6 were
planned for Saturday – 4
of Doubles and 2 of
Triples. Then several
ringers dropped out so
one attempt of Triples
had to be cancelled.
That's when we decided
to make a weekend of it
and really push our luck
with an attempt at
Caters on Sunday
afternoon. In total 24
Branch members took
part, although
unfortunately 6 of these
were only in the 2
unsuccessful quarters.
We were very pleased
with the overall result,
although it must be
admitted that Doubles
still proved to be our
weakness!
Lionel Smith
See Peals page for
details.
Steeple Aston ringer Jack Knowles is pictured here with his new brother Mylo Edward. This is the first baby born to a Steeple Aston ringer for 27 years.
Adderbury bells silent until the end of the year
Adderbury bells have fallen silent until the end of the year until some maintenance work has been completed on the spire and tower. In order to undertake the work the whole of the tower and spire have been wrapped in scaffolding making a very impressive sight as you approach the church from various directions.
This view of the tower is one of several sent in by Trevor Trivett
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Branch Quarter Peal Fortnight
A concentrated period of quarter
peal ringing is often a good way to
make progress in change ringing and
this year our Spring Quarter Peal
Fortnight records success in a
number of areas. Fourteen year old
Hannah, from Steeple Aston, achieved
a very creditable quarter at her
first attempt and Jack, also from
Steeple Aston, went to the
neighbouring tower of North Aston to
ring his first inside. Kevin, a
Cropredy ringer, scored his first
quarter when he covered to Bob
Doubles at his home tower – not
quite at his first attempt as that
one failed during the first week,
but fortunately we were able to
re-schedule for the last day of the
fortnight. There were a number of
other firsts, as will be seen from
the footnotes to the individual
quarters.
We had a quarter of the
appropriately named Dragon Place
Doubles planned for St Georges Day
so, by happy coincidence, we were
also able to mark the birth of a son
to the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge.
In total 12 quarters were scored,
ranging from Doubles to Royal, at 12
different Branch towers and
involving 33 Branch members.
Liz Smith
(see Peas & Quarter page for details)
Congratulations
to Alan and Margaret Griffin who
celebrated their Golden Wedding
Anniversary on February 24th. They
were joined for lunch at Lyneham
Golf Club with friends from across
the 50 years.
The following day Alan showed just
how good married life and Margaret's
puddings have been by ringing the
tenor at Bloxham to a quarter peal
of Cambridge Surprise Major (see
peals page).