We have recently attended two
regional events.
The regional spring rally and
AGM (well we have to have it sometime!) are traditionally held in may in
Grassington Town Hall. It is a lovely place to visit although the event is so
popular that parking for the cars and space for bells and ringers are at a
premium.
As usual we joined in massed
ringing with all the other ringers there and we also performed two pieces as a
band. This was the first public performance by both Andy and Janet and they
both did very well – even though the compere tried to embarrass them from the
stage by pointing out to all the audience that it was their first event!
In June 11 of us took part in
the Summer Ring at St Chads in Headingley. At this annual event we join in
massed ringing of pieces we have never seen before. There are about 50 ringers
and we all mix together so that you are ringing next to members of other bands.
We practice the pieces for about an hour, then have a supper break before
performing each piece – hopefully at concert standard! Altogether it is a very
enjoyable evening and a good opportunity to chat with other ringers.
We are now practicing hard for
a number of summer performances that we have been booked for. After these there
might be a short lull until the festive season. Bookings for December are
already coming in thick and fast so if you would like us to perform for you
please let us know quickly.
