West Dorset Ringers of the Year 2023

This year, instead of awarding the Longridge Silver Salver to an individual ringer the Branch Committee decided to present it to the whole of the new Shipton Gorge Band for all their efforts and enthusiasm having started their band from scratch for the Ring for the King initiative and have developed into a solid band ringing well-struck call changes.

The award was presented to the Shipton Gorge band at the West Dorset AGM at Hawkchurch on the 18th November by branch Chairman, Nick Baker, it being accepted by Elizabeth Ferguson on behalf of the Shipton Gorge Band.
Nick Baker presents the Longridge Silver Salver to Elizabeth Ferguson on behalf of the Shipton Gorge Band
Nick Baker presents the Longridge Silver Salver to Elizabeth Ferguson accepting on behalf of the Shipton Gorge Band

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Guild Festival & AGM 2026

Full programme including Open Towers for general ringing, AGM and ringers’ tea as well as the announcement of the 8-bell striking competition held in the morning.

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Guild Festival & AGM 9th May 2026 at Calne