July Country Meeting 2011

Skipton, North Yorkshire

This year's July Country Weekend focused on Skipton, North Yorkshire over the weekend of July 9th/10th. For some the weekend kicked off early with peal attempts organised for the preceding Thursday and Friday. Sunshine and some very sharp showers were the order of the day here but improced for the Saturday meeting day. As well as some more peal attempts open towers were available for those who wanted to ring and enjoy the lovely countryside.

The meeting, preceded by refreshments and ringing at Skipton church took place in the church were three new members were welcomed to the Society, and we remembered members who had recently died. The day was rounded off with a ceildh and BBQ in the picturesque surroundings of Bolton Abbey village hall. Copious quantities of food and drink were available throughout to keep us all fed and watered during the dancing and socialiseng. All in all a truly great weekend with 17 out of 19 peals scored. Of couse these events don't organise themselves and therefore we owe a huge debt of thanks to Simon and Jo Holden and their team of helpers for their meticulous organisation and attention to detail.

Thanks for a fantastic weekend must go to Heather and Chris Kippin, and to Jo Dorling.

Russell A Brown

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Peals rung for the Society July Country Meeting

18 peals have been rung for the Society July Country Meeting.

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
St Mary
Sunday, 10 July 2011 in 3hrs 3mins (16cwt)
5120 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by A J Cox

  1. E Jane Sibson
  2. Katherine E Young
  3. Joanna K Dorling
  4. Mary E Holden
  5. Peter J Waterfield
  6. Derek E Sibson (C)
  7. Ian G Campbell
  8. Alan Regin

First peal for the Society: 2.

Elveden, Suffolk
SS Andrew and Patrick
Sunday, 10 July 2011 in 3hrs 4mins (18)
5040 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by B E Whiting

  1. Adrian Knights
  2. Yvonne A Towler
  3. Stephen D Pettman (C)
  4. Joan Garrett
  5. Stephen A Cheek
  6. James L Towler
  7. David L Sparling
  8. Brian E Whiting

In memory of Dennis Beresford on the 40th anniversary of Adrian’s election to the society.

Birstwith, North Yorkshire
St James the Apostle
Saturday, 9 July 2011 in 2hrs 54mins (11-1-4)
5056 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by Anthony J Cox

  1. John J Ford
  2. Janet E Archibald
  3. Deborah J Talbott
  4. Stuart P B Talbott
  5. Penelope J V Sharpe
  6. Tim J Peverett
  7. Kristopher King
  8. John P Loveless (C)

50th for the Society, 7

Gargrave, N Yorkshire
St Andrew
Saturday, 9 July 2011 in 2hrs 54mins (13 cwt)
5056 Spliced Surprise Major (8m)
Composed by Andrew N Tyler
704 each Lincolnshire, Superlative; 672 Rutland; 608 each Cambridge, Pudsey, Yorkshire; 576 each Bristol, London; 139 changes of method, all the work.

  1. E Jane Sibson
  2. Christine M Carter
  3. Thomas B Mack
  4. Edward R Mack
  5. Graham A Duke
  6. Derek E Sibson (C)
  7. Barry D Mack
  8. Ian G Campbell

Giggleswick in Craven, N Yorkshire
St Alkelda
Saturday, 9 July 2011 in 2hrs 46mins (10-2-19)
5120 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by A J Cox

  1. George Unsworth
  2. Joanna K Dorling
  3. Clare McArdle
  4. Ronald F Diserens
  5. Michael Angrave
  6. Peter J Waterfield
  7. Alan Regin
  8. Ian R Fielding (C)

Rung in memory of Mark A S Jones.

Guiseley, West Yorkshire
St Oswald
Saturday, 9 July 2011 in 3hrs 3mins (16)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major
Composed by Robert W Lee
4m: 1,408 Rutland, 1,280 Yorkshire, 1,216 Lincolnshire, 1,120 Cambridge

  1. Matthew J Edwards
  2. Michelle C Sorell
  3. Jessie H Hetherington
  4. C Anita Blundell
  5. Anne E Deebank
  6. Simon A Rudd
  7. Mary E Holden (C)
  8. Matthew D Hetherington

On the morning of the Society's country meeting in Skipton

Otley, West Yorkshire
All Saints
Saturday, 9 July 2011 in 2hrs 52mins (16-0-20)
5088 Jersey Surprise Major
Composed by David W Beard

  1. Philip D Bailey
  2. Shirley E McGill
  3. Angela M Athawes
  4. Malcolm M Powell
  5. Benjamin D Constant (C)
  6. Catherine N Merlane
  7. Anthony P Cotton
  8. Adam S Greenley

On the occasion of the society's country meeting in Skipton.

Birstall, W Yorkshire
St Peter
Friday, 8 July 2011 in 3hrs 8mins (22-1-3)
5120 Spliced Surprise Major (8 methods)
Composed by P G K Davies
448 Bristol; 576 Pudsey, London, Superlative; 640 Cambridge; 704 Yorkshire; Lincolnshire; 896 Rutland. 87 com, atw.

  1. Penelope J V Sharpe
  2. Sally C Walker
  3. Shirley E McGill
  4. Duncan G Walker
  5. Anthony P Cotton
  6. Mary E Holden
  7. Jennifer A Town
  8. Ian R Fielding (C)

1st Spliced: 2
A birthday compliment to Mary Holden

Elland, West Yorkshire
St Mary
Friday, 8 July 2011 in 2hrs 55mins (16)
5022 Lincolnshire Surprise Major
Composed by Robert D S Brown

  1. Jane Owen
  2. Ian H Oram
  3. Margaret Oram
  4. Janet E Menhinick
  5. Brian J Owen
  6. Malcolm M Powell
  7. Michael H D O'Callaghan
  8. Peter J Waterfield (C)

100th peal - 5
Rung in memory of Dennis Beresford, a past master of this Society.

Halifax (Northowram), West Yorkshire
St Matthew
Friday, 8 July 2011 in 3hrs 7mins (15-3-16)
5056 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by Donald F Morrison (No 463)

  1. E Jane Sibson
  2. Mary E Dunbavin
  3. Christine M Carter
  4. Janet E Menhinick
  5. Malcolm M Powell
  6. Derek E Sibson (C)
  7. Michael H D O'Callaghan
  8. Andrew D Sibson

Rung in memory of Dennis Beresford, former Master of the Society.

Heptonstall, West Yorkshire
St Thomas the Apostle
Friday, 8 July 2011 in 2hrs 58mins (18cwt)
5072 Double Norwich Court Bob Major
Composed by Ian Butters (No 44)

  1. Peter W McCoy
  2. Phillippa M Whittington
  3. Andrew J Cairns
  4. Ronald F Diserens
  5. James M Hills
  6. Graham A Duke
  7. Frank W Rivett
  8. Colin M Lee (C)

1000th peal for The Society: 6

Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire
St Michael
Friday, 8 July 2011 in 2hrs 48mins (14)
5056 Yorkshire Surprise Major
Composed by Alan G Reading no 2

  1. Ronald F Diserens
  2. Ian Butters (C)
  3. Ian G Campbell
  4. Clare McArdle
  5. Andrew C D Mayes
  6. Andrew J Cairns
  7. Colin M Lee
  8. Alan Regin

Todmorden, West Yorkshire
St Mary
Friday, 8 July 2011 in 2hrs 39mins (6-1-18)
5088 Spliced Surprise Major
Composed by Albert J Pitman
(Five methods: 1088 London, 1024 Cambridge, 992 each Bristol, Pudsey and Superlative, with 101 changes of method and all the work of each method for every bell)

  1. Matthew J Edwards
  2. Linda M Garton
  3. Janet E Archibald
  4. Michelle C Sorell
  5. John P Loveless (C)
  6. Jessie H Hetherington
  7. Peter I Harrison
  8. Anthony P Cotton

Brighouse, West Yorkshire
St Martin
Thursday, 7 July 2011 in 3hrs 0mins (13)
5184 Bristol Surprise Major
Composed by Ian Butters no 502

  1. Ian Butters (C)
  2. Philippa M Whittington
  3. Claire F Roulstone
  4. Janet E Menhinick
  5. Michael H D O'Callaghan
  6. Ian Roulstone
  7. Frank W Rivett
  8. Ian G Campbell

Drighlington, West Yorkshire
St Paul
Thursday, 7 July 2011 in 2hrs 55mins (14-0-15)
5120 Lessness Surprise Major
Composed by B D Constant

  1. Graham A Duke
  2. Joanna K Dorling
  3. Andrew D Sibson
  4. Peter J Waterfield
  5. Malcolm M Powell
  6. Andrew J Cairns
  7. Colin M Lee (C)
  8. Alan Regin

Harrogate, North Yorkshire
St Wilfrid
Thursday, 7 July 2011 in 2hrs 37mins (6-0-3)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (4 methods)
Composed by A J Pitman
1280 Cambridge, London, Superlative; 1184 Bristol. 110 com, atw

  1. Michael H D O'Callaghan
  2. Mary E Dunbavin
  3. E Jane Sibson
  4. Janet E Menhinick
  5. Gary J Audley
  6. Derek E Sibson (C)
  7. Malcolm M Powell
  8. Peter J Waterfield

On the occasion of the Society's Country Meeting.

Ilkley, West Yorkshire
All Saints
Thursday, 7 July 2011 in 3hrs 2mins (18-1-14)
5024 London Surprise Major
Composed by S J Ivin (SJI Collection No 40)

  1. Ian G Campbell
  2. Rosemary J Duke
  3. Graham A Duke
  4. Anthony P Cotton
  5. Simon R Holden
  6. Ian Butters
  7. Ian Roulstone (C)
  8. Claire F Roulstone

1400th peal: 3. On the occasion of the Society's Country Meeting.

Leeds, W Yorkshire
St Matthias, Burley
Thursday, 7 July 2011 in 2hrs 39mins (7-3-16)
5024 Spliced Surprise Major (4 methods)
Composed by A J Pitman
1280 Cambridge, London, Superlative; 1184 Bristol. 110 com, atw

  1. Joanna K Dorling
  2. Colin M Lee
  3. Jennifer A Town
  4. Russell A Brown
  5. Andrew J Cairns
  6. Thomas B Mack
  7. Alan Regin
  8. Ian R Fielding (C)

500th peal: 2