On Monday 18th Feb 6 ringers (mostly from Bicester, but glad to see Kathryn too) banded together for what was advertised as a Stedman Doubles and Plain Bob Major practice. Well, given there were only 6 of us, Major was not going to be an option (not enough of us can ring two bells each!!!)
We started with Stedman Doubles and managed two courses without real problems which was a good start. We then gave Jan practice at Plain Bob Minor which was a little shaky, but got through it ok.
Having done so well with the plain courses of Stedman I put in a couple of “Singles” which tested Kathryn rather, but we got through to the end so I would say that was a good start at a touch 🙂
Having had a rest we then rang a touch of Plain Bob Minor (just two singles which threw the more experienced ringers!).. Jan managed without too many trips and we got to the end so perhaps a little progress there too.. maybe!
Steve had to leave for work so we finished off the evening with Morris’ 240 of Grandsire Doubles.. LOTS of “Singles” .. made it nearly to the end before two bells swapped over.. having not spotted it in time I quickly recomposed and brought it round without resorting to a call of “ROUNDS”.. feeling smug now 🙂
Our AGM is on Saturday so hopefully see lots of branch members (at least one from each tower pretty please?!) at Ludgershall.. if the forecast is right wear something warm! Supper at the Bull & Butcher should warm us up though 🙂