Hinckley District
Our January meeting was held at Sheepy Magna followed by a fabulous Brunch with further ringing at Orton-on-the-Hill in the afternoon.
Leire held their first District Meeting on valentines day in February with lots of beautiful homemade cakes provided by the Leire Band and a great turn out. Further ringing was continued at Cosby.
The March meeting began at Narborough, again well attended, and then there was a really lovely ringers Tea at Sapcote with more ringing afterwards.
All in all a great start to the year. Hinckley District Meetings are always held on the second Saturday of the month with everyone welcome! The more the merrier….
Marie McSeveney
Hinckley District Secretary
Leicester District
The district has started the year strongly, with four well-attended meetings so far. At our meetings, a variety of methods to suit all abilities are rung, typically six and eight bell methods although we will ring on the higher numbers as well when we visit appropriate towers. Our aim is to visit all the towers in the district over a two year period. We have elected four new members to the Guild so far this year which is very encouraging. The next few district practices are:
Leicester Cathedral, Tuesday 5th May, 7-9pm;
Anstey, Monday 1st June 7-9pm;
Arnesby and Willoughby Waterleys, Saturday 4th July, a daytime meeting with lunch break for picnic or pub lunch.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
Sadly, I have to report that Stan Gardner, a district member, has passed away. Stan was a founder member of the Guild, and was a ringer and the tower captain at Kirby Muxloe for several decades. He was known for his calm manner and maintaining high standards of ringing.
Anthony Haywood
Leicester District Chairman
Melton District
Spring has sprung in the Melton District and we’ve learnt that our Ringing Master Jackie Adcock can not only deliver an excellent practice but can also deliver lambs!
The Melton District meetings have been at Harby, Melton Mowbray and Asfordby over the last quarter, all have been well attended especially the Melton Mowbray February meeting where we rang everything from Call changes on 10 to Cambridge Major .
Thanks to all the members and visitors who attended and made the meetings a success.
The next meetings is at Hickling on Saturday the 18th of April at 7pm – this might be an interesting tower grab for some people as it’s just slightly over the border from Leicestershire – all visitors would be welcome to come and join us there.
Pete Brown
Melton District Secretary