First Open 'Association of Ringing Teachers' (ART) course for Sussex

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Published: Tuesday, 17 October 2017 19:48

Saturday the 14^th of October saw 10 ringers from across Sussex gather at Southover, Lewes for the first open course run in the county by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). The course was part of their ‘SmART Ringer’ Teaching Programme that aims to offer training, support and motivation to ringing teachers. The course was kindly organised by Clare Cullen, a ringer from Trinity Church, Southover and our tutor for the day was Gillian Hughes.

The day was split between theory and practical sessions, with the majority of the weighting on practical, hands on demonstrations and role playing of teacher and learner. This gave us all plenty of time to practice the techniques we were being shown. (Everyone enjoyed simulating bad handling habits for our ‘teachers’ to correct!)

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What can YOU do for ringing? Call for volunteers for CC Workgroups

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Published: Saturday, 16 September 2017 22:11

The five Sussex reps voted in favour of reform of the Central Council (CCCBR) in April, as requested by the majority of ringers in Sussex. Now the reforms are going forwards, and the new president of the CCCBR is asking for “grassroots” ringers to get involved! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference; to give something back to ringing; to build and secure a bright future for ringing.

Volunteers are requested to get involved in the new workgroups (as members or leaders):

• Volunteer and Leadership Development (working with David Smith and Alison Everett)
• Tower Stewardship and Management (working with David Kirkcaldy and Ernie de Legh-Runciman)
• Communications and Marketing
• Historical and Archive
• Direct membership channel (helpers working with Phillip Barnes)

More details in this week’s issue of The Ringing World (5551 15th September), or on the Central Council website.

Please have a think about how you could get involved in the new workgroups. The equivalent positions in the committees were open only to the elected Central Council representatives, but the workgroups are open to all ringers!

Congratulations to our Essex Trophy team!

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Published: Saturday, 09 September 2017 21:00

 Congratulations to the Sussex team who came first in the 10 bell Essex Trophy Striking competition held in Hertford earlier this month. This competition has been running since 1979 and has been won by Sussex on no fewer than 8 occasions now (the last time being in 2007). Superlative S Royal was the chosen test piece, not the easiest method to strike and the standard was high. 6 teams took part - Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex.

Thanks to Jeremy Alford who organised the band and practices this year. We look forward to welcoming teams to Sussex next year when it is our turn to host.

The Sussex band included regular 10 bell ringers from across the county:

Jeremy Alford, Warnham (C)
Simon Alford, Warnham
Sandra Alford, Warnham
Caroline House, Brighton
David Perkins, East Grinstead
David Kirkcaldy, Steyning
Jonathan Spencer, Lindfield
Stephen Beckingham, Laughton
Alan Pink, St Leonards on Sea
Simon Meyer, Shipley.