The Salisbury Diocesan Guild 6 Bell striking competitions was held on Saturday 1 September at Zeals. The competition was ably judged by Christine and Peter Hill from Winchester. Happily, the Wimborne band came first in the competition, above other branch teams in the Guild.
From left to right: Rosemary Duke, Hilary Child, Rob Child, Judith Williamson (Guild President), David Warwick, Flick Warwick and Ben Duke.
Results:
- 1st Wimborne, Grandsire Doubles – 17 faults
- 2nd West Dorset Branch, Plain Bob Minor – 34 faults
- 3rd Downton, Stedman Doubles – 41 faults
- 4th Melksham, Grandsire Doubles – 44 faults
- 5th Bradford on Avon, Grandsire Doubles – 53 faults
- 6th Charminster, Plain Bob Doubles – 60 faults
- 7th Gillingham, Plain Bob Doubles – 74 faults
- 8th Sturminster Newton, Call Changes – 85 faults
Wimborne Minster Bell Ringers 