Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers: Winchester District Contents: Minutes of district meetings, May to November 2002. Page 2: Saturday 11th May 2002 at Micheldever. Page 5: Saturday 10th August 2002 at East Tytherley. Page 7: Saturday 9th November 2002 at Bishopstoke. Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers: Winchester District Unconfirmed Minutes of the Quarterly District meeting held on Saturday 11th May 2002 at Micheldever In the afternoon the District Striking competitions were held at Wonston and Micheldever. A service was held at Micheldever, followed by tea and meeting in the village hall. Chairman's Welcome Elizabeth Johnson welcomed the 46 members present, and visitors Coral Northeast, David Atkins, and Charlotte and Edward Colliss, to the meeting. She thanked both incumbents for the use of their bells, Lay Reader Kathryn Flenley for taking the service, Alec Fry for playing the organ, Joyce Croft for reading the lesson, and Katie and Rosemary Hill for taking the collection. Caroline Knight and the local ringers were thanked for providing an excellent tea. The congratulations of the District were conveyed to Chris and Arlene Gardner who recently celebrated their Pearl Wedding, to John and Liz Cleverley on their recent Ruby Wedding, and to Andrew and Theo Johnson on their marriage. Best wishes were sent to members recovering from illnesses - Dave Goodwin, Sue Skinner and Caroline Hayes' husband. Graham Grant, who had been due to play the organ this afternoon had been admitted to hospital today, and the District wished him well. Apologies Apologies were received from Roy and Ann LeMarechal, Peter and Julia Clarke, Peter Hill and John Croft. Minutes of the last meeting The minutes of the last meeting held at New Alresford on the 11th February 2002, having been previously circulated, were accepted by the meeting and signed by the Chairman as an accurate record. There were no matters arising. Election of new members The meeting confirmed the elections of the following compounding members: 4 Mar 2002 - Benjamin J Willetts of Weybridge Proposed by Oliver Hall and seconded by Jonathan Hetherington prior to a peal at Wonston 13 Mar 2002 - Philip M Pratt of Kingston-upon-Thames Proposed by Oliver Hall and seconded by Jonathan Hetherington prior to a peal at Bishopstoke 23 Mar 2002 - Christopher R Field of Weston-super-Mare Proposed by Roy LeMarechal and seconded by John Colliss prior to a peal attempt at Lyme Regis 4 May 2002 - Samantha George of Sawston Proposed by Jonathan Hetherington and seconded by Oliver Hall prior to a peal at Mells The following people were proposed as members of the Guild and all were elected unanimously: Brown Candover - Jean Kelly proposed by Jill Parr and seconded by Elizabeth Johnson New Alresford - Theodora FS Johnson proposed by Elizabeth Johnson and seconded by Andrew Johnson Romsey - Alice Hamlin and Helen Howes proposed by Martin Daniels and seconded by Tim Edmonds Also Helen Daniels, Jonathan Daniels, Tom Hinks, Margaret A Whittaker and John A Williams proposed as probationary members by Martin Daniels and seconded by Caroline Daniels Ropley - Helen Raynham proposed by Jason Clements and seconded by Nick Raynham Sparsholt - David S Reeve proposed by John Cleverley and seconded by Janet Beesley Presentation of Certificates Membership certificates were presented to those members present who had been elected at the Annual District Meeting. A First Quarter Peal certificate was presented to Pam Bridger of Lockerley Guild Executive Committee Representative's Report Elizabeth Johnson reported that she had attended the Executive Committee meeting held in March. Minutes were available if anyone wanted to read them. Points of interest were: Golden Jubilee ringing should be arranged locally, to concentrate on the weekend of 1st - 4th June. June 2004 is the 125th anniversary of the W & P and celebrations will be planned. In the future the Guild Library may be obtaining the annual volumes of the Ringing World on CD-Rom. The Guild AGM will be on July 6th, in Basingstoke. District Striking Competition Leagues Maggie Wolverson reported that the Leagues had been very successful and enjoyable. She thanked everyone who competed, and all the people who had acted as judges, and invited feedback to assist with developing the event next year. Graham Grant had made trophies for the winners of each of the Leagues, and these were much admired and thanks expressed to Graham. The Chairman presented the Call Change league trophy to Alec Fry of New Alresford, and the Change Ringing league trophy to Phil Gorrod of Winchester Cathedral. District Survey Wendy Ling reported that only a few towers had so far replied. She would chase up the others and report back to the next meeting. Future Events Guild Striking Competitions: The rules had been circulated in advance of the striking competitions to be held on Saturday 18th May at Old and New Alresford. Roy Le Marechal was organising a district band for the 8 bell competition on Saturday 6th July in Basingstoke. A district 10 bell competition is planned for September, and Andrew Byford is arranging a band for the Essex Trophy. November Quarterly Meeting and Education Day: The Ringing Masters said that a request for a session on Stedman had been received, and asked for further ideas. Quarter Peal Week - 2002: This will take place from 25th May to 9th June. Towers have been circulated with the name of a helper if needed, and details should be sent to Maggie Wolverson who will produce a report. District Outing: Graham Wright asked for everyone to support the outing on 13th July, to Cheltenham. Travel will be in cars. Any Other Business The collection for the BRF raised £20.69 Tony Smith reminded people still owing 2002's subs that they should be paid ASAP and warned that they might increase at the Guild AGM. He also asked for any amendments to the District Directory ASAP Christine Govier asked for volunteers to help with a quarter peal at Kings Worthy on June 6th to mark the installation of the new Rector. Alec Fry said that he had old copies of The Ringing World from 1958 onwards available to a good home. Gail Cater reported that the 3rd at Crawley was cracked and would soon be going away to be mended. Results of the Striking Competitions The Change Ringing competition at Micheldever was judged by David Atkins from Alverstoke. He commented on each band's performance and announced the results. 1st - Team 6 with 23 faults - Hursley - Cambridge Minor 2nd - Team 1 with 24 faults - Winchester Cathedral - Cambridge Minor 3rd - Team 3 with 42 faults - New Alresford - Grandsire Doubles 4th - Team 2 with 50 faults - Winchester Cathedral - Plain Bob Doubles; Team 5 with 27 faults - Scratch band - Bob Doubles; Team 4 with 28 faults - Scratch band - Cambridge Minor The Novice's Call Change Competition, held at Wonston, was judged by Mark Place from Southampton. He had had to leave, so David Atkins read out his comments and gave the results. 1st - Team 3 with 30 faults - Winchester Cathedral 2nd - Team 2 with 42 faults - Cheriton 3rd - Team 4 with 49 faults - Easton; Team 1 with 39 faults - Scratch band The Chairman presented Hursley and Winchester Cathedral with the trophies and thanked the judges for their efforts. There being no other business the meeting closed at 18.25. Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers: Winchester District Minutes of the Quarterly District meeting held on Saturday 10th August 2002 at East Tytherley In the afternoon there was ringing at Stockbridge. Ringing at East Tytherley preceded a short service, after which a picnic tea and the meeting took place in the churchyard. Evening ringing was on the newly restored six at Lockerley. Chairman's Welcome Elizabeth Johnson welcomed the 18 members present, and visitors Coral Northeast, John & Annette Hall and family, Cyril Lewington and David Vince, to the meeting. She thanked the incumbents for the use of their bells, Rev David Paskins for taking the service, Viv Smith for playing the organ, and Rosemary Oakeshott for reading the lesson. The local ringers were thanked for providing cups of tea. The congratulations of the District were conveyed to Philip and Eileen Gorrod who recently celebrated their Silver Wedding. Best wishes were sent to Tony Smith who had recently broken his heel and was in Winchester Hospital. The meeting was pleased to hear that Graham Grant was making a good recovery from his illness. Apologies were received from Peter and Julia Clarke, Pam Bridger, Tessa and Tony Smith, Dave Goodwin, Carrie Eisenhauer, Wendy Ling, Andy Townsend, Alec Fry and Judy Bishop. Minutes of the last meeting The minutes of the last meeting held at Micheldever on the 11th May 2002, having been previously circulated, were accepted by the meeting and signed by the Chairman as an accurate record. There were no matters arising. Election of new members The following belfry elections of probationary members were confirmed: Lockerley - 1 August 2002: Andrea Madigan proposed by Jen Churchill and seconded by Rosemary Oakshott Owslebury - 15 July 2002: Gary Brown, Freddy Crabbe, Jonathan Crockford, Kay Fensom, Jill Hancock, Adrian Hardman, Denise Perry proposed by George Medd and seconded by Maggie Wolverson The following people were proposed as members of the Guild and were elected unanimously: Micheldever - Geoffrey Whitear proposed by Rosemary Haviland and seconded by Ruth Burrows Bishopstoke - Stephanie LeMarechal (junior) proposed by Roy LeMarechal and seconded by Graham Wright Presentation of Certificates Membership certificates were presented to those members present who had been elected at the May District Meeting. A First Quarter Peal certificate was presented to Caroline Hayes of Sparsholt. The Chairman thanked Pat Haddock who had kindly written the certificates while Graham Grant was unwell.