Wimborne 6 Bell Band ©Jack Pease
The Salisbury Diocesan Guild striking Competitions for 2017 were held on Saturday 9 September at Zeals and Mere. Wimborne bands came first in both six and eight bell competitions.
From Left to right: Rob Child, Trish Hitchins, David Warwick, Hilary Child, Flick Warwick and John Riley.
Results:
- 1st Wimborne, Grandsire Doubles – 17 faults
- 2nd Melksham, Grandsire Doubles – 24 faults
- 3rd Dorchester Branch, Plain Bob Doubles – 26 faults
- 4th Shaftesbury St Peter, Reverse Canterbury Doubles – 37 faults
- 5th Wool, Grandsire Doubles – 38 faults
- 6th SDGR Young Ringers, Call Changes – 44 faults
Wimborne 8 Bell Band ©Jack Pease
From Left to right: Gill Richards, Flick Warwick, John Riley, Katie Child, David Warwick, Trish Hitchins, Rob Child and Hilary Child.
All teams rang a set piece touch of Grandsire Triples.
Results:
- 1st Wimborne – 49 faults
- 2nd Dorchester Branch A – 70 faults
- 3rd Melksham – 75 faults
- 4th Mere Branch – 79 faults
- 5th Dorchester Branch B – 99 faults
David collecting one of the trophies from Guild President, Judith Williamson ©Jack Pease
Wimborne Minster Bell Ringers 