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”
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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”
Visitors Ring for F4 Service!
On Saturday the 8th of June we welcomed Hinckley District Ringers (Leics) to the tower. They requested a one hour slot of general ringing from 3.30pm to 4.30pm . On the same afternoon the church had arranged a family service starting at 4.45pm with pizza and live music. Excellent collaboration between ringers and service organisersContinue reading “Visitors Ring for F4 Service!”
A Visit to Ramsey Practice Night
Sheila and I love going to Ramsey to ring. The bells are an old fashioned but easy goig 13cwt six and the welcome you receive is second to none. Cathy Moulton, whom we have known for 30 years or so, is the tower captain, and after a 25 mile drive in the rain her cheeryContinue reading “A Visit to Ramsey Practice Night”
What’s Up that Tower
We’ll soon be visiting Ramsey on their practice night as part of a ‘practice exchange’. They will visit our tower in June as a reciprocal part of the arrangement. But, before I report on that I thought I would write a few words on our latest news. For the last few weeks I have beenContinue reading “What’s Up that Tower”
Spring Mini Outing – 27th April 2024
The second of our extra ectivities was our spring mini-outing which was organised by tricia Williams. Three towers were visited. We started at Milton Ernest (6) 10cwt, where we raised in peal. Whilst not ringing we enjoyed a view of the church from the organ balcony. The ringing room west tower window depicts St GeorgeContinue reading “Spring Mini Outing – 27th April 2024”
Scouts Visit the Tower!
Whilst the weekly routine of practices continues gently occasionally other ‘special’ events come along which add variety and excitement. The first was a visit to the tower by Gamlingay and Gransden Pathfinder Scouts. We had invited them to see the clock and bells, and on Friday the 26th of April sixteen of them arrived withContinue reading “Scouts Visit the Tower!”
Holy Week & Easter – a change of routine!
Traditionally there is no ringing during Holy Week and although many towers continue to ring nowadays, the majority take the week off. We take the opportunity to hold our annual ringers’ meeting, which is an important event in the calendar when we approve our finances, receive reports and elect tower officers. The meeting was heldContinue reading “Holy Week & Easter – a change of routine!”
200th Anniversary of the RNLI
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) was found on the 4th of March 1824. To celebrate this anniversary we arranged for a quarter peal to be rung at Great Gransden. Some of the ringers are regular supporters or members of the RNLI and all were happy to take part. Two of the ringers had notContinue reading “200th Anniversary of the RNLI”
Great Gransden Bell Ringers 