The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Annual Report 2016 & Handbook for 2017 Including record of peals rung and list of members www.suffolkbells.org.uk President: The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, The Rt Reverend Martin Seeley Patron: George Vestey Esq JOHN TAYLOR & CO. BELLFOUNDERS The Bellfoundry, Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AR, England Tel: 01509 212241 Fax: 01509 263305 Email: [email protected] THE FINEST SOUNDING BELLS IN THE WORLD' See our website: www.tavlorbells.co.uk for comprehensive details of all the services we are able to offer to customers FREE INSPECTIONS & REPORTS ON UK MAINLAND TOO MANY CONTRACTORS INVOLVED IN YOUR PROJECT? TAYLORS CAN QUOTE FOR ALL TOWER WORK TAYLOR BELLS & TAYLOR ENGINEERING 2 2 Contents Officers of the Guild 2016 4 J ’ast Officers 5 Life Honorary Members 5 Newly Elected Non Resident Life Members 5 Foreword from The Chairman 6 Obituaries 7 Trustees' Annual Report 9 Guild Committees 10 Belfry Advisory Committee Report 11 Parish Affiliation Scheme 12 Ringing Master's Report 13 Secretary's Report 15 Membership Secretary's Report & Membership Summary 15 Public Relations Officer's Report 16 Webmaster's Report 16 Librarian's Report 17 Magazine Editor's Report 17 Guild Handbells & Mini Ring Trustee's Report 17 Guild Accounts 18 Directory of Suffolk Towers and Correspondents 22 Suffolk Guild District Reports North East District 34 North West District 37 South East District 40 South West District 46 Recruitment and Training Committee Tips 49 Peal Secretary's Report and Peal Statistics 50 Peals Rung for the Suffolk Guild during 2016 55 Peal Compositions 65 Quarter Peals in Suffolk Towers 71 Safeguarding Statement 75 Minutes of the Guild AGM 2016 76 Rules of the Suffolk Guild of Ringers 80 Subscriptions and fees for 2017 Subscription rates Full adult member £15 Member over 65 £10 Member over 75 Free Member in full-time education £7 Associate member £7 Non-resident life member £7 Peal Fee Per Rope £1 3 3 Officers of the Guild Chairman - Alan Stanley 01379 788737 Ivy Chimneys, Mill St, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8TJ [email protected] Ringing Master - Tom Scase 01728 860323 51 Henniker Road, Debenham IP14 6PY [email protected] Secretary - Rev Carl Melville 01473 833542 The Rectory, 7 Back Lane, Claydon IP6 OEB [email protected] Treasurer - Owen Claxton 01473.785780 2 Fredellen, Upper St, Witnesham IP6 9EW [email protected] Technical Advisor & Chairman of the Belfry Advisory C’ttee 01449 674425 Winston Girling, 6 Cavendish Road, Stowmarket 1P14 1LQ [email protected] Public Relations Officer - Neal Dodge 01284 728878 Crossways, Culford, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6DT [email protected] Report Editor - Michelle Williams 01502 478052 Forge House, The Street, Wenhaston IP19 9EF [email protected] Magazine Editor - Sue Freeman 01206 262873 High Meadow, Martens Lane, Polstead, C06 5AG [email protected] Librarian - Abby Antrobus 01473 604537 17 Rectory Road, Ipswich IP2 8EH [email protected] Peal Secretary - Christine Knight 01787 277704 Haven Farm, New House Lane, Poslingford, C010 8QX [email protected] Guild Handbells Trustee & Guild Mini Ring Trustee - Brian Whiting 01449 677766 Kimberley Hall, Moats Tye, Combs, IP14 2EZ [email protected] Safeguarding Officer - Mary Garner 01728 746097 Thong Hall, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, IP13 ONG [email protected] Webmaster - Chris Garner 01728 746097 Thong Hall, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, IP13 ONG [email protected] Membership Secretary - Mary Garner 01728 746097 Thong Hall, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, IP13 ONG membership @suffolkbells.org.uk Central Council Representatives Stephen Pettman, Veronica Downing, Neal Dodge Vice-Presidents The Revd Canon Dr Mike Harrison, Canon H Edwards, J Girt, Mrs S Girt, SD Pettman, GW Pipe, R Whiting, Canon LR Pizzey, MJ Rose, Ms AM Richmond, DG Salter, BE Whiting, WS Girling 4 4 Past Officers of the Guild Ringing Master Charles J Sedgley 1923-1957 Amanda M Whiting _ 1990-1994 Leslie G Brett 1957-1964 David G Salter 1994-1999 George W Pipe 1964-1969 Stephen D Pettman 1999-2003 Howard W Egglestone ..... 1969-1974___ David G Salter 2003-2006 Rev Lawrence R Pizzey 1974-1981 Richard J Munnings 2006-2011 J Martin Thorley 1981-1983 Jed Flatters 2011-2016 Stephen D Pettman 1983-1990 Chairman John W Blythe 1964-1974 Rev Lawrence R Pizzey 1982-1998 George W Pipe 1974-1977 Brian E Whiting 1998-2003 Roland C Whiting 1977-1980 Winston S Girling 2003-2008 George W Pipe 1980-1982 Philip J Gorrod 2008-2013 Secretary Rev Herbert Drake 1923-1935 John L Girt 1974-1989 Harold G Herbert 1935-1944 Dr Bruce Wakefield 1989-1999 Cecil W Pipe 1944-1955 Sandra Pereira 1999-2005 John W Blythe 1955-1964 Mary S Garner 2005-2010 Andrew T Beckwith 1964-1968 Mandy Shedden 2010^2015 Rev Lawrence R Pizzey 1969-1974 Treasurer The Secretary 1923-1978 Paul V Stannard 1995-2000 Alan R Smith 1978-1988 Eric Bull 2000-2005 Terry R Howe 1988-1990 Keith Ashton Jones 2005-2010 Christopher J Barker 1990-1995 Gordon Slack 2010-2015 Life Honorary Members (Year Elected) Rev Geoffrey Tarris 1982 Rev Lawrence R Pizzey 1998 Mary S Garner 2011 Winifred Lockwood 1987 Shirley Girt 1999 Gillian Wakefield 2011 John L Girt 1989 Dr Bruce Wakefield 2000 Trevor D Hughes 2011 Diana Pipe 1997 Roland Whiting 2002 Helen Y Price 2013 Muriel Page 1997 Ed Hynard 2005 George W Pipe 1998 Christopher R Nunn 2009 Newly Elected Non-Resident Life Members Susan E Marshall James Hughes Allan Gould Nicholas A Elks Jack E Page Craig P Homewood Alban D Forster Julie I Lawrence Andrew C Ogden Jon Clifton Adelene Clifton 5 5 Foreword from the Chairman—Alan Stanley Once again this year, I have had the opportunity to read through the reports from officers of the Guild so as to write a Foreword. As I do so I am conscious that there is an amount of similarity, repetition almost, of last year's Foreword. I make no apology for this. There is just as much to celebrate and enthuse about in this report as there was last year, but the detail is different in a number of ways. We have the first annual report from our new Ringing Master Tom Scase, who again thanks his predecessor Jed Flatters for support, and then goes on to encourage attendance at District AGMs. I am hoping again for a good turnout at the AGM on 22nd April at Beccles so if you are reading this in advance of that date please clear your diary and come along. Tom mentions two first pealers and a number of personal milestones achieved by others as well. Congratulations are due to all of them and I am sure many, many others who have made progress toward their next personal milestone, whatever that may be. It is no surprise that the Belfry Advisory Committee have had a busy year (it seems they always do) with involvement in projects large and small, and with plenty of work in the pipeline. Let there be no doubt that alongside the various Parish initiatives and local hard work there exists this very valuable supportive resource that not only offers advice and guidance, but rolls up its sleeves and gets stuck in. And there are more bells ringable, and going better in more Suffolk towers as a result. Winston Girling is chair and he thanks all BAC members. You need last year's report to hand to make a comparison to appreciate another contribution made by Winston Girling and that is in the increased number of parishes participating in the Affiliation Scheme which Winston has taken charge of in the last twelve months or so. The Affiliation Scheme is a useful source of funding for the Guild. Again we see a slight decline in membership, and I would appeal to each of you to try and recruit additional members when you are out ringing or socialising. The Guild finances remain in good shape, although general running costs continue to increase slightly while subscription income falls slightly. That is the shortest of summaries that in no way reflects the very significant amount of work that goes into managing the finances and also into the preparation of the accounts by our Treasurer, Owen Claxton. Well done and thanks to all other contributors not just for the reports but also for the huge amount of work done on behalf of all of us and the Guild. And thanks to Michelle Williams for another Annual Report. I should also like to record our thanks to our advertisers whose continuing support makes funding our report that little bit easier. There is a huge amount more in these pages that reflects commitment, energy and just the pure enjoyment of ringing. Recognition and thanks are due to so many of you. EnJoy the report; enjoy your ringing. 6 6 Obituaries Bridget Sayers - Earl Stonham Bridget joined the Earl Stonham band about 15 years ago when she, and her husband Brian, moved to the area. Her father had been a previous Rector of Earl Stonham and her widowed mother was still living in the area. Bridget learnt to ring in Hythe about 40 years ago and had rung quarters and a peal. She and Brian quickly became valuable members of the church and of the ringing band, including being active in the restoration and augmentation in 2004. Her friendship and ringing ability was a great bonus to the band. She will be greatly missed by the Earl Stonham ringers and those who knew her. Dr Peter S. Franks Dr Peter S. Franks MBBS (Lon) DRCOG lived at Bacton, and latterly at Ardleigh, Essex.