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North West District Striking Competition
Saturday 11^th June 2011

The North West District Striking Competition at Wickham Skeith turned out to be yet another successful event with eight teams competing for the Ivings Shield on a warm-ish sunny afternoon. The Wickham Skeith ringers, with help from some of the Thornham Magna gang, put on a splendid barbecue which was obviously carefully planned and seamlessly executed. The judges, David and Katharine Salter, gave some very thoughtful and encouraging comments, and pointed out the value of striking competitions in setting a standard we should all be aiming for. Last year's winners, the Young Ringers, were knocked off the top spot this year by an enthusiastic Norman Tower band and it was also good to see several bands ringing methods, when previously teams have only managed call changes. Thanks to everyone in the District who took part, to the hosts and to the judges. Keep practising for next year!

The results are as follows:

1st	The Norman Tower	12 faults
2nd	Stowmarket	14½ faults
3rd	Hopton	18.5 faults
4th	Young Ringers	21 faults
5th	Great Barton	26.5 faults
6th	Lucky Dip	30.5 faults
7th	Pakenham	34 faults
8th	Bardwell	37 faults

Ruth Suggett

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