We occasionally hatch new plans in our continual engagement with the local community. As we all look forward to Christmas we decided to open up our practice night on the 12th December to anyone from the benefice who might lke to visit us in the ringing room. The church Christmas tree lights were on toContinue reading “Christmas Tintinnabulation”
Author Archives: Phillip George
Ringing Seminar on the Future of Bell Ringing
Nationally, there are only 30,000 bell ringers. There are many reasons why numbers are in decline. Most ringers are aware of the chellenges that we face in manitaining local ringers and developing and improving our skill levels. To help consolidate some ideas for progress in sustaining ringing Gransden Ringers arranged a seminar inviting all ringersContinue reading “Ringing Seminar on the Future of Bell Ringing”
Hexham Abbey ringers visit Gransden, we ring a cracking quarter peal, and our ringers and families make a visit to Taylor’s bell foundry during our autumn tour.
The autumn has been a busy time for us. Having hosted Norton ringers on the 12th October, we welcomed ringers from Hexham Abbey on the 26th. Their visit was arranged by Ruth Kemsley, one of our occasional visitors on a Thursday practice night. There were about a dozen in the group and they rang theContinue reading “Hexham Abbey ringers visit Gransden, we ring a cracking quarter peal, and our ringers and families make a visit to Taylor’s bell foundry during our autumn tour.”
Norton Ringers Visit Gt Gransden
We were pleased to welcome ringers this afternoon, from St Nicholas church, Norton, Herts, and Sandon. Previous towers of the day for them included Little Eversden, Toft and Bourn. They rang Plain Bob, Grandsire, Call Changes and Stedman, and Sheila and I were invited to ring too, which we very much enjoyed. At the endContinue reading “Norton Ringers Visit Gt Gransden”
Ringing in Memory of Barry Girling
A local band were privileged to ring for the memorial service of Barry Girling on Tuesday 8th October. Barry was a very popular and active member of the Gransden community, with interests spanning music, rugby, horse racing, badminton, golf, social activities and churchyard grass cutting. The church was full of family and friends, with eulogiesContinue reading “Ringing in Memory of Barry Girling”
Ely DA Young Ringers visit Gransden
Saturday 28th September, a cool but bright sunny day. It was the second time that we had hosted the Ely DA Young Ringers and although only half a dozen attended they had a very enjoyable and productive 90 minutes. Ringing included Rounds, Call Changes, Grandsire and Slapton doubles. Leader, Lesley Boyle, always gives the groupContinue reading “Ely DA Young Ringers visit Gransden”
Em Completes Our Trio
As we arrive at the end of the summer holidays we reached our final target for this period. As previously reported, Josh and Haydn have made great strides during the summer and received certificates in doing so. On the 29th of August we presented Em Santus with her Level 1 certificate having reached that standardContinue reading “Em Completes Our Trio”
More Holiday Success
As we approach the end of the school holidays we can reflect on the success of the last few weeks. Josh has already rung his first quarter peal and to complete his Level 3 certificate in the Learning the Ropes scheme another was arranged for him, this time ringing the treble to quarter peal ofContinue reading “More Holiday Success”
Josh Rings his First Quarter Peal
School holidays – might be a good time to arrange a quarter peal – and so it was! Josh often rings tenor behind to Doubles during practices on a Thursdays. He is working towards achieving his Level 3 certificate in the Learning the Ropes scheme which requires him to ring two, one on the tenorContinue reading “Josh Rings his First Quarter Peal”
More Young Ringers, a Funeral, and What of the Future?
After the success of the Fen Tigers success in June and Haydn’s Level 1 certificate we continue to focus on the younger generation. Em joined us four weeks ago to learn how to ring before she goes off to universtity in September. She has attended our normal practices to get to know everyone and becomeContinue reading “More Young Ringers, a Funeral, and What of the Future?”
Great Gransden Bell Ringers 