| Sun May 6, 2018 |
Today was a poignant day in the Trinity tower, it being the last Sunday that services will take place in Trinity Church for what is likely to be two years. It remains unclear as to how much access to the belltower we’ll be given after this date, but early indications are that our access will be severely limited over this period, bringing a long pause, if not a halt, to a vibrant ringing tradition built up over 11 years of hard work and commitment. We’re very uncertain as to what lies ahead for us. As the Vicar stressed in his sermon today bearing upon the whole subject of the church closure, we’re all in this together, and it’s not going to be easy. We’ll keep everyone posted as information becomes known to us, and as plans for this unexpected interval begin to take shape. |
| Wed Mar 21, 2018 |
Note that practice tonight is cancelled due to the snowstorm. |
| Thu Mar 1, 2018 |
We’re still a few weeks away from Wednesday, March 28th, but we’re asking if everyone could note in their calendars that there will be no ringing practice on that date. The 28th is Wednesday in Holy Week, and the Service of Tenebrae takes place in the church on that day during the general time of our weekly practice; given the nature of this service, a simultaneous bell practice wouldn’t be appropriate. Also, please be aware that Trinity Church is implementing security checks on all persons entering the church building, so please be prepared for that going forward. |
| Wed Feb 14, 2018 |
Reminder that there is no practice on Wed Feb 14th due to Ash Wednesday. |
| Sun Jan 7, 2018 |
The first Sunday of the New Year - Epiphany Sunday at Trinity - saw some good 12-bell ringing, with 18 ringers present for the occasion. Dividing the bells front and back into two groups of six, each simultaneously ringing Plaint Hunt on 5, allowed ringers at various levels to participate. Erin and Stedman Cinques were also rung for the occasion. Ringing continued into the afternoon, concluding with a quarter peal of Stedman Cinques. |
| Mon Dec 25, 2017 |
A month that began rather auspiciously ended somewhat quietly, with so many of our ringers being away for the Christmas holidays that we had to cancel ringing, a great disappointment, as we strive to maintain a sense of service to Trinity Church as paramount to our activities. But many of us provided supply ringers to towers in the communities we were visiting, many of which were experiencing the same problem of their local bands being diminished by Christmas travel plans. The bells were also silent on New Years Eve this year – but we look forward to pulling the ropes again as 2018 begins, and we wish all of our members and friends a Happy New Year. |
| Sat Dec 9, 2017 |
The ‘Trinity Shield’ 8-Bell Striking Competition, the first of what we hope will become an annual event, took place today. Five teams participated, one from Boston, two from New York, one from Washington DC and one from the Kent School. Dave Bassford served as the judge. The test piece was 154 changes of Plain Bob Triples, rung by each team in an order determined by a draw, after a period of general ringing followed by socializing and refreshments in the Manning Room. When the day’s ringing had concluded, everyone made their way to Trinity Place bar and restaurant. Towards the end of a fine dinner, Dave addressed the group with constructive, insightful critiques of each team’s ringing, concluding with the annnouncement of the results in reverse order, with Washington DC being named as the winner. The event concluded on Sunday, with 12-bell ringing for both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 liturgies. Thanks to Stuart and Kira for organizing this, and to all who participated and helped make it a success. |
| Sat Nov 11, 2017 |
Seven ringers from Trinity went down to New Castle, Delaware, to participate in a regional event held at Immanuel Episcopal Church. The church has a light six by Taylor's, which handle nicely and are pleasant sounding both in the ringing room and on the historic town green where the church is situated. A quarter peal of mixed doubles was rung by the Trinity group, followed by an afternoon of general ringing. Visits to local pubs and coffee shops punctuated the afternoon and an enjoyable dinner event hosted by the church and catered by NAG lasted well into the evening. Many thanks to Tim for driving and providing transportation for the group. |
| Sun Nov 5, 2017 |
The Feast of All Saints (translated from November 1 to the next nearest Sunday, i.e.today) was marked with lively ringing for both of Trinity's liturgies today. With about 20 ringers, including several visitors from other regional towers, a great variety of ringing was to be heard, from call changes to Stedman Cinques. Following the service ringing, a peal of Stedman Cinques was rung, part of a birthday celebration for John Hitchings. Andrew Mills was here for annual bell maintenance, and was in the peal band. Also good to see Duncan back with us for the peal. Happy All Saints Day to everyone, and Happy Birthday John -- and Tina, also in the peal band, whose birthday was just a few days ago. |
| Sun Oct 22, 2017 |
With only 7 ringers for post-service ringing today, we became a little innovative. We rang a quarter-peal of Plain Bob Doubles on the front 8. Well, minus the number 2. The treble rang continuously after the tenor for each row and the number 3 served as the treble to the method. Following the treble's (i.e. the no. 1 bell's) handstroke when leading took some getting used to. The sound was slightly unusual, and rather amazing. |
