On Tuesday 19th January 4 branch members, 1 former branch member and 3 recruits headed for Islip and the first “special” practice of the year.
We started with rounds for the more recent recruits and then progressed to Plain Hunt on 5 for Becky.
Next we rang a touch of Grandsire Doubles – this didn’t go exactly to plan (the conductor miscalled it and had to swiftly recompose to get it back round .. much to the amusement of Willy Haynes!).
Next we had more rounds before Becky had her first attempt at Plain Hunt on 6 (successful!).
After more rounds before Sue left, we rang some plain courses of Grandsire Doubles with Becky having her first attempt on the treble (having watched earlier) – with Teresa as a minder. It went well so plenty of homework to look at in the coming weeks 😀
We finished with a short touch of Grandsire Doubles with Sally half-hunt before heading to the Red Lion to help our branch president celebrate his birthday.
A few regulars were unable to attend so we didn’t try our nominated methods (PB Minor and Winchendon Place) but it was a useful practice nonetheless.
The next branch event is (again) at Islip – the February branch practice – a slight change from the advertised schedule to allow Kirtlington’s ringing room floor to be fixed before we visit in March.
Anthony Cole