Congratulations to our Kingston bell ringers on their tremendous win!
The Surrey Association 6 and 8 bell method striking competitions were held at St John the Divine, Merton on Saturday 27th April.
In tight contests (beating Putney by 1 fault into 2nd place in both) Kingston regained both the 6 and 8 bell trophies.
The results were:
6 bell
1st Kingston 25 faults
2nd Putney 26
3rd Benhilton 37
4th Croydon Minster 43
5th Battersea 44
6th Caterham St Johns and Merstham 58
7th Merton 80
8 bell
1st Kingston 35
2nd Putney 36
3rd Croydon Minster 38
Thanks to all the teams who entered, Merton for hosting, Caroline for organising, and David Perkins and Ryan Noble for judging and providing very positive comments for all bands.
The winning 8 bell band (l-r) Kate, Chris, Daniel, Nick, Mike, Diane, Paul and Anthea