Middlesex Association Master Geraldine Forster has written: Thank you to those who replied to my earlier email. Unfortunately, there are just too many conflicting events in London this Friday (13th February). We have just 5 for the early part of the practice and a maximum of 9 for the remainder of the evening with no regular back- end ringers. I have, therefore, decided to cancel the practice for this month only. I look forward to seeing everyone on 13th March.   Best … [Read more...]

Association Handbell Day – Harrow on the Hill – Saturday 28th March 2015 Following the success of last year’s Handbell Day here at Harrow, I’m proposing to host it again in 2015.  This year, it will fall on Saturday 28th March (the day before Palm Sunday).  Details are as below. If you’d like to come along, please email Christopher O’Mahony to register your place – [email protected]   RUNNING ORDER: Last year’s running order worked pretty well, so I propose to stick to … [Read more...]

At the South & West District ADM on 10th January the following district officers were elected:   Chairman: Peter Kemp Ringing Master: Michael Palmer Secretary: Monica Trow Training Officer: John Manley Deputy Ringing Master: Dorothy Barker Bell Restoration Committee Representatives: John Barrance & Ray Pearce Training Committee Members: Roger Forster (+ one vacancy)   Jill Wigney and Janet Baker were co-opted as joint treasurers to continue their … [Read more...]

All towers are encouraged to join in and ring out on Thursday April 23rd - make the first entry now in your new 2015 calendar! This event is in its 5th year. Many have contributed to creating a growing and successful campaign for St. George’s Day. The more towers that ring out the more the public will hear and we shall have a truly nationwide event. … [Read more...]

The South & West District of the Middlesex Association will hold its planning meeting at Hillingdon on Saturday 6th December.  The meeting is at 10am with ringing to follow through to 1.30pm. At the meeting the draft programme for the year will be considered.  Subject to confirmation this comprises meetings as set out below.  Comments on this should be sent to Mike Palmer: [email protected] 14 February 2015 10.30am – 12 noon 14 March 2015 10.30am – 12 noon 11 … [Read more...]

Linda Foddering writes: Dear All, A massive thank you for making the quiz night so successful and such a good evening. We raised £120.00 on the raffle, with £256.00 for tickets sold and £68.00 in donations. A grand total of £444.00 goes towards the Bell Appeal   … [Read more...]

I have had one or two enquiries about the next clothing order and will be submitting one at the end of September.  It is probably too late to have them available for the Autumn General Meeting but hopefully I will have them by the end of October and can distribute them at the various District Meetings thereafter, or at the Christmas Shopping meeting, so they should be with you by Christmas at the latest.  So get a present for your loved one now!  Prices have risen slightly but I have still kept … [Read more...]

The Report and Accounts for 2013 for the Bell Restoration Fund are available at the following link: BRF Annual Report 2013.   The trustees now produce this document annually to set out the accounts, provide background and policy information on the BRF and to give greater detail on the activities of the Bell Restoration Committee. … [Read more...]

Work to improve the go of the ring of ten at All Hallows' Church, Twickenham, has been completed on some very hot July days.  The work was carried out by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry with assistance from the local ringers and the BRC.  Early indicators are that the local ringers are well pleased with the results.  Work included replacement of the bearings, pulleys and runner boards, plus sorting out any odd struckness.  The work was significantly funded by a grant from the Bell Restoration … [Read more...]

Ringing North and East August afternoon ringing, straddling the district border with Essex, Saturday 16 August. West Ham, All Saints, (10, 26cwt) 2:30 to 3:30pm. West Ham is a short walk from Stratford station.  There is football, so parking could be difficult. Bow in the Road (St Mary, Bow Road) (8, 13cwt) 4 to 5pm.   DLR to Bow Church. Recommended after-ringing pub - The Lord Tredegar, Lichfield Road. This is holiday time, and all are welcome - district members, S&W … [Read more...]