On Saturday 3rd Sept Bicester played host to the 2016 branch Striking Competition and BBQ.
It was a rather wet evening, but we had three teams in the competition which was judged by Richard White from Woodstock.
Team 1 (Bicester) rang a touch of Grandsire Doubles, incuring 52 faults.
Team 2 (Caversfield – defending champions) rang 4 plain courses of Gradnsire Doubles (having only rung call changes last year, but the team has progressed), incurring 58 faults.
Team 3 (Islip) with the help from two Stratton Audley ringers rang call changes and incurred 56 faults.
All very close as you can see, but Bicester topped the standings this year.
Thanks to Helen and Rob Parkinson who opened their home to us all we had a lovely evening (despite the rain) with a BBQ, salads, puddings (rather alcoholic trifle :9) and lots of chatting. A fun evening and my thanks to all who took part and contributed to the food.
Next branch practice is on Tuesday at Launton – hopefully see you there (and hope the weather is better!)
Anthony Cole