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Dales Gathering and Spring Rally
Grassington Town Hall
Saturday, 10 May 2025
On behalf of the Committee of the North East Region, you are invited to join in our 1940’S VE Day Celebration themed Spring Rally, 2025, which will be held at Grassington Town Hall. Doors will open at 9.30 am and ringing will commence at 10.30 am. The Rally will end at 5.00 pm. Costumes, table decoration and music to suit the occasion are encouraged.
Teams will have the opportunity to perform one item in each of the two main sessions, but if you would like to play an additional item if time allows, then please indicate this on the application form. Please, as always, make sure that you are aware of copyright issues (if you are unsure, look at the HRGB Guidance section on the HRGB website).
There will be some space and spare bells for individuals to join in the massed ringing, so even if you are not attending with your team, please do come along; you will be made very welcome!
There will be three Massed Ringing pieces – ‘Three for the Road’ - by Rob Worrall (Winner of the 'Golden Oldie' competition held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of HRGB), ‘Dance Suite for Bells' - by Robin Benton (Joint winner of the Composition Competition held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of HRGB) and 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square - Music by M Sherman arranged for Amber Bells by J S Singelton. Please note that all these pieces have been performed previously so teams may have copies in their music collection.
It is hoped that these three pieces will offer something for ringers of all abilities and teams of all sizes.
The music for Massed Ringing will be emailed to you as a PDF when your application is received – please make sure you indicate which version you require.
Grassington is a popular venue and space is limited, so please send your booking in early. There will be some space and spare bells for individuals to join in the Massed Ringing.
As in previous Rallies, there will be hot and cold drinks and cakes available for sale. There will be no meals provided, so it is suggested that members bring a packed lunch or visit one of the many cafes in Grassington for a meal at lunchtime. We would be grateful for contributions of a cake from each team and also for raffle prizes (but please note that we are unable to accept donations of alcohol and please make sure that what you contribute is in date!).
Please complete the online Application Form (following the link below) or alternatively by printing off the PDF version (following the link below) and sending it to: Rona Gager 3 Sandpiper Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 5UN or via (email ronagager@gmail.com) by the 4 May 2024.
Payment can be made by online transfer to Account No: 27632690, Sort code: 05-02-37. Please make sure that you add your team name as a reference.
Proposal to establish four groups of bands within the
North East Region
Dear Friends
You will recall previous articles in eNEws which proposed the division of teams, into groups, in the North East Region similar to those adopted for the 50th birthday mini-rallies held in 2017
As many of you will be aware, recent efforts to organise events in the region have resulted in cancellation or poor up-take. Feedback has provided a clear indication that, in many instances, demographic influences have been a deciding factor on attendance.
The definitive list of groups can now be viewed on the region website and can be accessed by clicking on the following link Teams by Groups
I now wish to move towards considering a programme of mini-rallies in 2025 and, to this end, I would be pleased to receive an indication which teams in the groups would be prepared to host a mini-rally. Please discuss this amongst your members and send your replies to your regional secretary Rona at ronagager@gmail.com
Please note that the proposed mini-rallies will take place every other year alternating with an autumn rally; our spring “Dales Gathering” taking place every year.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sending my very best wishes to you all!
John (Atkinson)
Chair (HRGB - North East Region)
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Vaughan Evans Fund for Young Ringers
This fund was set up in memory of Vaughan Evans who died in 2007. Vaughan had been a devoted supporter of HRGB serving in all three of the Officers’ posts as well as leading one of the country’s large teams of handbell ringers, St Wulfram’s, in Grantham. He always supported young ringers and financial grants are available through this fund.
Who can apply?
Funding may be given to handbell ringers from the UK in full/ part-time education, and aged under 24, to attend an HRGB event. Applicants should be members of HRGB. Membership of HRGB is free of charge for those in full-time education aged under 24.
What can be applied for?
- The full cost or part of the cost to attend any HRGB sponsored event whether Regional, National or International.
How to apply:
- Fill in the short application form (see the link below), if possible, 2 months before the closing date for the event
- Applicants are expected to write a statement explaining what they require, outlining why they want to go to the event and saying how they would expect to benefit attending.
- If the applicant is aged under 18, details should be given of a chaperone who can take responsibility for the applicant and act in loco parentis.
- Return the form by email to the HRGB Secretary – hsocello1@gmail.com
- Applicants will be informed of the result of applications, when the request has been considered by representatives of HRGB.
If you are successful:
- Participate fully in the event.
- After the event, successful applicants should complete a feedback form and acknowledge the support from HRGB by writing about their experience in the national magazine (Reverberations).