NOTTINGHAM DISTRICT REPORT 2008

The District has had a full programme of monthly meetings throughout the year including two mini-outings in the Newark and Derby areas, the Crawford Cup heat held at Aspley in March.  The result of the heat was All Saints 1st team in first place with St John the Baptist, Beeston 1st team second and St Giles, West Bridgford in third place.  In the final at St George, Barton-in-Fabis the result was St Mary Nottingham in first place for the second year in succession with St John the Baptist Beeston a very close second.  Many thanks go to Andrew Cairns for judging the heat and to Alan Robinson and his helpers for providing tea.

The monthly meetings have been well attended with an average of 22 members ringing, a slight increase since last year; however it is noticeable that the same members generally support these meetings and I thank them for their continuing support.  The District Ringing Masters chose methods to be rung at each meeting depending on the ability of those attending and this has provided an incentive for members of all abilities to attend.

Meetings were held on tower practice nights at Stapleford, Nuthall, and Bulwell to support the Tower Captains and provide experienced ringers to assist learners. Specific training support was provided over 8 weeks to Daybrook to assist with bringing a number of learners on from call changes to Plain Bob.  The Ringing Masters are to be congratulated on their efforts to train ringers as there is clearly a need for this to support home tower training.

Social events included a BBQ in June following ringing at Attenborough, thanks to Andrew and Leah Wignell; and a quiz in November at Lenton, thanks to Steve Manton and his team for providing tea and Mike Garle for compiling and running the quiz!

Nottingham District has seen a net increase in membership from 165 to 166 made up of 122 adults, 9 juniors and 35 retired members in addition to our 2 Honorary Vice Presidents.

I would like to thank everyone for their support over the last year, particularly the Committee and the Tower Captains, Incumbents and Tower Contacts for making their bells available.

Mike Suttill
Last updated : 18 July 2009