December
The hand bell ringers have once again been out and about during
December seasonally entertaining local groups. They also participated
at the Parish Christmas Fair and at one of the two Carol Services at St
Tudno's Church.
Handbell ringers (left) at Carols by Candlelight at St. Tudno's
Church
Saturday
22nd November. The handbell
ringers performed a selection of Christmas carols and other seasonal
tunes outside Holy Trinity Church as part of the parish Christmas
fair. They then went to Gloddaeth United Church to play at their
Christmas fair, too.
Monday
4th August. A quarter peal of 1260 Plain
Bob Triples rung half muffled in 51 minutes to commemorate the
centenary of the start of World War 1.
l-r. Martin J Brown (2), Christopher E Wheatley (3), Emily Jayne Wilde
(1), Garry Peel (4), Michael Bridges (5), David Raggett (7) (C), Paul
Huckstep (6), Daniel Godber (8)
The ringing of the bells attracted a number of visitors to the Church
from various parts of the UK, and also from France, Spain and Austria.
Friday
28 March. The Golden Wedding Anniversary of
tower captain Stan Whittaker and his wife Jean. A quarter peal of Bob
Triples was rung prior to the normal weekly practice, and the evening
concluded with drinks and light refreshments. A very pleasant evening
hopefully enjoyed by those who attended.
Stan and Jean are pictured with the ringers , left to right as
follows:-
Neil Kirkham (8)**, James A Whittaker (3), David Raggett (7),(C),
Jean, Martin J Brown (6), Stan, Christopher E Wheatley (2), Emily Jayne
Wilde (1)*, Michael S Bridges (4), Garry Peel (5).
* 1st on 8 bells.
** 1st covering, 1st on 8 bells.
