13 ringers from six towers headed over to Bicester to join in last night’s special practice. Oxford Branch was also represented by Ron and Derek. The practice was ably led by Steve Walker and Jeremy Adams.<\/p>\n
We rang rounds and call changes for a few times on 8 and 10 bells, giving a long overdue and welcome airing of the full Bicester ring as well as giving Gus and Derek the opportunity to develop a rhythm on unfamiliar bells. Both got well into the swing of things by the end.<\/p>\n
For Helen, Sue, Ellie and Judith we rang several courses of Plain Hunt on 7, improving each time and also 3 touches of Plain Bob Doubles, in preparation for the ladies\u2019 QPA next month. In this we were helped by Steve, Jeremy, Simon (returning after a while away from ringing), Ron and Ian.<\/p>\n
After a touch of Grandsire Doubles, Ellie trebling, we rang down the front 4 then the back 6 in Peal, finishing in Queens. A very worthwhile practice.<\/p>\n
Hope to see lots of you at the next Branch Practice, at Kirtlington on 5th<\/sup> February. Perhaps a chance to see the new simulator in action?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 13 ringers from six towers headed over to Bicester to join in last night’s special practice. Oxford Branch was also represented by Ron and Derek. The practice was ably led by Steve Walker and Jeremy Adams. We rang rounds and call changes for a few times on 8 and 10 bells, giving a long overdue … <\/p>\n