The Essex Association of Change Ringers President: The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Chelmsford

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Jim Keeble

We are sorry to report the death on 30th June, of Brian (Jim) Keeble of Maldon, All Saints. A cremation service attended by family and many ringers was held on 15th July. Jim had been a stalwart of the All Saints band since learning to ring for the millennium and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Jo Elliott
SE District Secretary
(31 August 2010)

Ruth Slater

We regret to report the death, on Sunday 22nd August, of Ruth Slater, of Sawbridgeworth.

The funeral will be held on Monday 6th September at 2:15pm, in the West Chapel at Cambridge Crematorium.

Fred Bone
NW District Master
(23 August 2010, updated 26 August)

Essex Country Show

Essex Country Show - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September 2010

I am surprised and delighted to tell you that following a recent tip-off from one of the ringers from Rayleigh, I have managed to secure exhibition space at the Essex Country Show, which takes place at Barleylands near Billericay.  It is a surprise because I applied right at the last moment, so to have the opportunity of taking ringing to the masses in the Southern District is a great opportunity for us to go on a bit of a recruitment and publicity drive for the area.  It is the first time I have arranged such a thing in the District, so it is new territory for me as well as you!

The format for the show will follow the tried and tested pattern which has been used at the Tendring Show and also WOW100 this year.  If you have read my articles about those shows, you will know the kind of thing we need your help with.  I have arranged to borrow the Maplestead Mini Ring and a set of handbells from Alistair Donaldson so that visitors can try their hand at 'lapping', and I will put on a small exhibition.  We really need at least 12 people to help across the weekend, with demonstrations on the mini ring, supervising handbell sessions and taking note of any interest in taking up ringing as a hobby.  If you can help at the show on either the Saturday or Sunday, between 9.20-12.30 and 1.30-5.30, please contact either myself on 01255-507357 or Alison Nash on 01268-490061.  Alternatively, please drop either one of us an email.  It would be great if you could get in touch as soon as possible.

Tracey Southgate
Public Relations Officer
(16 August 2010)

Open Day update

The final programme for the Open Day is here

Sandra Lee
(14 August 2010)

Guest speaker confirmed for Annual Dinner

A reminder to you all that the EACR annual dinner will be held on Saturday 2nd October at the County Hotel, Chelmsford.

I’m very pleased to announce that one of the guest speakers will be Martin Cansdale. Martin used to ring at Writtle before moving out of the county, but he is currently the Master of the Ancient Society of College Youths.

If you haven’t done so already, you’ll need to book your seat by sending me payment of £32 per person, together with your menu choices. If you’d like me to send you tickets in the post, please also include an SAE.

STARTER 1

Warm Goat’s cheese & Tomato Tartlet, Aubergine Caviar, Roquette Salad (v)

STARTER 2

Ham Hock & Sage Terrine, Balsamic Reduction, Apple Compote (GF)

STARTER 3

Salmon & Prawn Fish Cake with Lemon Cream

MAIN 1

Beef Bourguignon with Herb Dumpling & Fondant Potatoes

MAIN 2

Fricassee of fresh peas and broad beans, gnocchi, artichokes (v)

MAIN 3

Pan Fried Salmon Fillet, Lyonnaise New Potatoes, Bernaise Sauce (GF)

DESSERT 1

Chocolate fudge brownie with Chantilly cream, chocolate sauce

DESSERT 2

Lemon Tart with blueberry compote

DESSERT 3

White chocolate panacotta, dark chocolate sorbet (GF)

You have until 1st September to get your choices and payment to me to guarantee your seat. Don’t delay, send it today!

Vicki Chapman
Hon General Secretary
(10 August 2010)

Open Day in SW District

Open day will take place in the SW District on Monday 30th August.  Towers listed here (updated 14 August). If anyone can help on the day please contact Philip Denton on 07752 846118 or myself.

Sandra Lee
SW District Master
(29 July 2010)

"London 2012" Open Weekend at Basildon

An Open Weekend was held at Basildon on 24th and 25th July, as part of the "London 2012 Open Weekend Challenge". Read about it here (.DOC file, 360kB)

Tracey Southgate
PRO
(26 July 2010)

SE District Deputy Master: Change of address

Please note that the address and telephone number of the SE District Deputy Master have changed to:
Nick De Keyser
26 Goodwin Close
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9GX
01245 345554

Email address remains the same.

Jo Elliott
SE District Secretary
(26 July 2010)

WOW100

An article about the WOW100 event is here (.DOC file, 150kB)

Tracey Southgate
PRO
(24 July 2010)

Tendring Show

The NE District was represented at the Tendring Show. An article is here (.DOC file, 128kB)

Tracey Southgate
PRO
(24 July 2010)

Tolleshunt D'Arcy, change of Sunday ringing time

Please note that ringing for Sunday services at Tolleshunt D'Arcy is now as follows:
Sun – 10.30am (2nd and 4th). Practice night remains the same, Monday 7.30 – 8.30pm.

Jo Elliott
SE District Secretary
(7 July 2010)

Joan Tilley — Funeral

The funeral of Joan Tilley of Galleywood will take place at 11am on Thursday July 15th at HERONGATE.

Jo Elliott
SE District Secretary
(7 July 2010)

2010 Striking Competitions

The Association Striking Competitions took place on 3rd July in the North Eastern District on a gloriously sunny day. Both competitions were expertly judged by Linda Garton and John Loveless who placed the bands as follows:

Thanks to Gill Sparling for making all the local arrangements and for the ladies at Tendring for providing an excellent tea.

Vicki Chapman
Hon General Secretary
(3 July 2010)

Joan Tilley

The SE District is sad to report the death on 2nd July of Joan Tilley of Galleywood. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.

Jo Elliott
SE District Secretary
(3 July 2010)

Ringing resumes at Harwich

I'm pleased to report that Harwich bells are back in action, and the refurbishment of the church has been completed in time for the 2-week annual Harwich Festival, which begins on Thursday 1st July.

Tracey Southgate
(27 June 2010)

Young Ringers Ring and Ride

A report of the NE District "Young Ringers Ring and Ride" day is here (.DOC file, 250kB)

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