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”
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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?”
Dedicated to Young Ringers
We had a very special practice this evening. There were ten ringers (including one raw recruit), two parents, and we welcomed three non-ringing visitors (2 from New Zealand). We practised call changes for Josh in preparation for the Ringing World Young Ringers Striking Competition in London on Saturday, when he is part of theContinue reading “Dedicated to Young Ringers”
Winners in the Local Striking Competition
The Huntingdon District organised a Ringing Festival which included a striking competition and treasure hunt. It was set at Gamlingay on Saturday the 15th of June and about thirty six ringers took part. The idea was to make it an informal and flexible event where ringers could ring for more than one team across threeContinue reading “Winners in the Local Striking Competition”
Ramsey Ringers Make a Return Visit
It is very exciting to visit other towers. You meet new ringers, try new bells and generally have a great time. Gransden ringers went to the practice at Ramsey back in May and we made a reciprocal arrangement for them to come to us on the 13th June. Five of them came over, and includingContinue reading “Ramsey Ringers Make a Return Visit”
Great Gransden Bell Ringers 