News - 2006
It is with great sadness that I must
announce that our dear friend David G Hollis died very suddenly last night (28th
Sept) whilst ringing at the Beckenham Practice.
He had just conducted one of his lovely
touches of Stedman Triples, for which he was well known. Upon setting his bell,
he collapsed. Despite our best attempts, and those of the paramedics who worked
tirelessly to help him, nothing could be done.
I am sure that all those who knew him will
be as sad as I am at the news of his passing, but perhaps comforted by the fact
that he died doing something that he loved.
I will circulate details regarding the
funeral / memorial service as soon as they become available.
May he rest in peace.
Jim Hardy
Update:
There will be a private committal (family
only) for David on the morning of Tuesday 17th October.
The funeral service will be held the same
day at 2.30 p.m. in the Dulwich College Chapel (next to the Dulwich Art
Gallery), Dulwich SE21.
National 12 bell Final at
Worcester
The final of the National 12 Bell Contest
took place at Worcester Cathedral on 24th June. Southwark got drawn
8th out of 9 that meant a long, beer free wait to ring. The ringing
was of a generally high standard on these tricky bells and Southwark acquitted
themselves well eventually coming 7th.
The BBC4 film crew that had been closely
following the pre event favourites Birmingham and the College Youths in the run
up to the final might have to change their slant a bit as St Paul’s Cathedral came
through to win. The programme is supposed to be due out in the new year.
A good day was had by all and the Worcester
ringers made excellent hosts.
National 12 bell Contest Eliminators
I know that it’s not strictly Lewisham
district news but the Southwark band that took part did contain a couple of the
members of the district.
The eliminators this year were held at St
Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, St Peter Mancroft, Norwich and Southwark Cathedral. Home
bands get drawn at home so Southwark were at Southwark. Months of practice paid
dividends when we came third and qualified for the final for the first time.
The final will be held at Worcester Cathedral in June,
Full results and details about the competitions
can be found at http://www.12bell.org.uk/
The overhaul of the bells at Bromley Parish
has been completed and with new bearings the "go" is noticeably
improved. The oddstriking of the 5th
and 6th has also been reduced.
The bells are available for peals but not
more than 4 a year.
David Kingston
KCACR AGM, Easter Monday, 17th April 2006
The AGM this year will be held at St.
George, Benenden (12, 18-0-24). The service will
start at 12 noon followed by lunch in the village hall. Meeting at 2.30pm.
Note that the Chairman, the Handbook Editor
and the Training Officer are not seeking re-election, but all other officers
are prepared to stand again.
Nomination forms for elections may be
obtained by clicking here. Completed forms should be sent to the
General Secretary, Margaret Funnell, 40 Trubridge Road, Hoo, Rochester ME3 9EW,
by 17 March please.
Lunch tickets £10.00 each (for a Steven
Haynes special) available with ringing programme from Peter Sims, 17, Cunningham
Crescent, Wayfield, Chatham, ME5 0ES. (01634 830045). Please make cheques
payable to KCACR and include a stamped addressed envelope by April 3rd latest.
The ringing programme for the day is now on
the KCACR website Downloadable copies of the officers'
reports for 2005 are now available here.
MUSIC
FOR THE AGM. If you are interested in singing in the KCACR Choir for the
service on AGM day, please contact Craig Huxley. Details on the KCACR
website
The latest
insurance position from the KCACR website.
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