Band clockwise from front right: Lucy Warwick, Hilary Child, Rosemary Duke, Bill Perrins, Flick Warwick, Ben Duke, Philip Rioch, Rob Child, David Warwick (C), Harry Blamire, Nigel Woodruff, Alan Bentley
On Saturday 12 October, Wimborne ringers took part in the second South West 12 Bell striking competition, held at South Petherton, Somerset.
Competing against 7 other teams (Bristol Redcliffe, Bristol St Stephen, Exeter, Chilcompton, Cirencester, Llandaff & Monmouth and Truro).
The test piece was 264 Grandsire Cinques. You can listen to our ringing here:
Wimborne placed 4th in the competition, with 72 points, with the two Bristol teams placing in 2nd and 3rd, and Exeter (reigning National 12 Bell champions) taking pole position.
Comments from the judges: “This was a good start to the day with some strong ringing especially at the end of the touch. Nevertheless, there was an unsettled feel to the overall rhythm of the piece which did detract from what we felt could have been an even more competitive piece of ringing.”
We look forward to taking part again next year and (hopefully!) doing even better.
Wimborne Minster Bell Ringers 