Melbourne in the 12 bell final!

Melbourne came 2nd in the 12 bell eliminator at St Magnus the Martyr. They join ASCY, Birmingham, Cambridge, Exeter, Leeds, St Martin-in-the-Fields, SRCY and York who qualify for this year's final at Crediton on 26th June.

Maundy Thursday

Dear All

 

I have had a letter from Sir Henry Every (the High Sheriff) via Bishop Alastair.

 

Sir Henry asks whether we could be encouraged to ring the bells on Thursday 1st April at about 12.45.  The Queen is distributing the 'Royal Maundy' at the Cathedral.  The service is due to start at 11 am and we think the Queen will be leaving the Cathedral at about 12.45.  This year's service will also be the 800th Maundy service.

 

I realise that traditionally we do not generally ring during Holy Week but as the Bishop has endorsed this request I hope it will be possible to obtain permission from incumbents.

 

May be if you ring a quarter peal or peal you could add a footnote 'Rung to celebrate the Royal Maundy at Derby Cathedral.  If you do any special ringing including call changes could you let me have the details and I will forward them to Sir Henry and the Bishop.

 

Thank you

 

Jane Boden

General Secretary