St. Comgall’s

Bellringers Bangor

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Text Box: 11th November 2011 The bells rang out half muffled over Bangor this morning from 10.40 - 11.15 this morning to observed the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, that marks the moment that four years of war ended with the signing of the Armistice Treaty by Germany and the Allies. The bells rang out from 10.40 - 10.55 call changes, with each bell fading out from the treble at 10.55 until the tenor rang out the final minute before stopping for the two minutes silence were we remember the fallen in the first and second world wars, before ringing for a further 15 minutes. We thank our bellringing colleagues from St Malachi, Hillsborough and St.Donard’s, Belfast for making it possible for all eight bells to be able to be rung to mark this important event. 28th August 2011 A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles was rung on the bells this afternoon in memory of our fellow ringing college Billy who died on Monday 15th August 2011. 18th August 2011 It is with sadness that we learn of the death of Billy Mitchell from Holywood. Billy died on Monday 15th August after a short illness. A service of thanksgiving was held today in Holywood were all 8 bells where rung half muffled before and after the service of thanksgiving and our district ringing master Simon rung the six late on backstroke just for Billy. We will particularly miss Billy for his infectious spirit and optimism. We will also remember his love for photography some of which his photos appear on this site. The Northern District will remember the Easter Monday 2002 were he brought traffic to a standstill in Rostrevor main street to get everyone into a group photo at the front of the church. We pass on our deepest sympathy to Jackie and his family. 9th June 2011 Please note the service ringing for July and August this year will be as normal as is all year round from 9.30 - 10am there is no change for services in the Parish over the summer this year. 29th April 2011 General Ringing today with the help of Holywood Ringers to celebrate the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke of Cambridge, and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge also known as Baron and Baroness of Carrickfergus and the Earl of Strathearn and the Countess of Strathearn. 13th March 2011 A quarter peal of 1260 Plain Bob Doubles was rung as a compliment to celebrate Andrew White’s 30th Birthday and a Birthday compliment to Dorcas Boreland 6th February 2011 Friday 4th February saw our annual dinner this year held in The Platform Holywood. Fellow ringers from Holywood, friends and family joined us for, good food, craic and fellowship was had by all. 8th January 2011 For a second year in concession we meet and a cold and wintery evening for our Annual AGM. The tower captain welcome all present and report on the ups and down of the previous year, and welcomed Drew to the tower. The election of the following posts was as followed: Tower Captain - Colin Holliday, Deputy Captain - Andrew White, Tower Secretary - Mrs Jean McBride, Tower Treasurer - Andrew White, Steeple Keepers - Colin Holliday, Martin Yardley and Jim Strahan. It was decide that practices will continue on Friday Evenings 7.30pm—9pm September - June each year and special ringing as arrange in July and August. 11 November 2010 The bells rang out half muffled from 10.40 - 11.15 this morning to observed the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, that marks the moment that four years of war ended with the signing of the Armistice Treaty by Germany and the Allies. The bells rang out from 10.40 - 10.55 call changes, with each bell fading out from the treble at 10.55 until the tenor rang out the final minute before stopping for the two minutes silence before ringing for a further 15 minutes. We thank our bellringing colleagues from SS Philip and James, Holywood and St.Donard’s, Belfast for making it possible for all eight bells to be able to be rung to mark this important event. The event was in the presence of our newest member Drew Kirkpatrick who we welcome to the world of bellringing and may he be with us for many years to come. 6 February 2010 Our annual Dinner was held in The Point, Newtownards last night were we were joint be fellow ringers from Holywood and good food, craic and fellowship was had by all. 2nd January 2010 On a cold and wintery night our Annual General Meeting was held last night in the tower, chair by the Tower Captain - Colin. The tower captain welcome all present and gave his annual report speak highly off the Anniversary service held in September, and the refurbishment work within the tower. The Tower Captain expressed concern about getting new recruits to the tower to learn to ringing, and the ups and down at the practices and more often ringing 6 for Sunday service rather than the full eight. The Election of all the officer bearers

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