Monday 23rd May 2022
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Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre What's OnNW District QP Fortnight.
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Friday 3rd June.
Contact: , 01449 770483
SW District Practice.Long Melford (8 bells)
7.30 - 9.00pm.
Contact: , 01787 227116
Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday.
DCMS announcement
NW District Meeting.Oakley (6)
10am - 12 noon.
Contact: , 01638 718801, 07887 964821
Mid-week Ringing.
11am to 12 noon at Halesworth.
2.15pm to 3pm at Rumburgh.
Details of midday meal from Sally.
Contact: , 01473 743596
Falklands 40.
40th anniversary of the Falklands War.
Website
The Ridgman Trophy.
Website
Suffolk Day.
Festival of Suffolk
200th anniversary of Charles Babbage's proposal for a difference engine.
In a paper to the Royal Astronomical Society.
National 12-bell Striking Contest.Guildford
Website
NE District Ringing Meeting.Southwold
2.30 to 4.30pm Ringing.
No formal meeting, just the chance to catch up with old friends and new. If there are new members seeking election, then they will be proposed/seconded and voted upon.
There is no Bring and Share tea but tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.
All are very welcome. This is your chance to come along and ring on this easy 8.
All abilities will be catered for.
Contact: , 07810 836303
SW District Practice.Stoke By Clare (6 bells)
7.30 - 9.00pm
Contact: , 01787 227116
Guild Management Committee.Stowupland Church Hall
Contact: , 07810 836303
Ringing World National Youth Contest.Exeter
Website
NW District Outing.Essex
Contact: , 01638 718801, 07887 964821
150th anniversary of the the introduction secret ballots in Britain.
No further Poll Books produced.
George W Pipe Thanksgiving Event.
SW District Practice.Nayland (6 bells)
7.30 - 9.00pm.
Contact: , 01787 227116
Commonwealth Games.
NE District Ringing Outing to Norfolk.
2.30 to 4.30pm
Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre, Norwich, NR2 1QQ.
This is an opportunity to try out the excellent simulator facility at St Peter Mancroft. Perhaps some shopping or sightseeing in the fine city of Norwich beforehand? Ringers will be asked to make a small donation to the Centre.
4.45 to 6pm (timings may be subject to slight change)
Saxlingham Nethergate 8 (7 - 3 - 37). NR15 1TD.
Everyone is very welcome, with all abilities catered for.
Contact: , 07810 836303
125th Annual meeting of the Central Council.Nottingham Trent University
Details
NE District Striking Competition.Wissett
Followed by Bring and Share Tea and Quarterly Meeting in Wissett Village Hall.
Timings (afternoon) still to be confirmed.
This will be a competition designed to accommodate the long break from ringing, and a chance for bands with less experience, as well as the more expert bands, to compete.
Contact: , 01986 875354
500th anniversary of the first ship known to have circumnavigated the world.
The Victoria, one of the ships that survived Magellan's expedition.
NW District Meeting.Elveden (8)
10am - 12 noon.
Contact: , 01638 718801, 07887 964821
Guild 8-bell Striking Competition & Social.Offton and Offton & Willisham Village Hall
8-bell Striking Competition:
Draw: 10.00hrs
Contact: Katharine Salter 07776 148450
Guild Social:
10.00 - 15.00hrs [tbc]
The SE District would like to welcome you to a social gathering offering a range of activities for you to enjoy on the day.
We hope there is something for everyone.
Eat, drink and socialise! - including refreshments and lunch.
Get active! - including circular walks to explore the countryside.
Fun and games! - including challenges, hunting for treasure & a bell themed competition.
Contact: Elizabeth Christian.
NW District Annual Meeting.Stowmarket (10)
3 - 8pm.
Contact: , 01638 718801, 07887 964821
Guild Management Committee.
Contact: , 07810 836303
200th anniversary of the first peal of Cambridge Surprise Royal.
All Saints, Wakefield.
NE Annual District Meeting.Fressingfield
Contact: , 07810 836303
NW District Meeting.Buxhall (8)
10am - 12 noon.
Contact: , 01638 718801, 07887 964821
SE Annual District Meeting.
Contact: , 01473 890767
NW District Meeting.Pakenham (6)
10am - 12 noon, Ringing.
Followed by Bring & Share lunch for Christmas.
Contact: , 01638 718801, 07887 964821
Guild Management Committee.
Contact: , 07810 836303
Guild Centenary Dinner.
Contact: , 07810 836303
Guild AGM.Beccles
Contact: , 07810 836303
126th Annual meeting of the Central Council.Ipswich