The Essex Association of Change Ringers   President: The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Chelmsford

Essex Country Show - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September 2010

I am surprised and delighted to tell you that following a recent tip-off from one of the ringers from Rayleigh, I have managed to secure exhibition space at the Essex Country Show, which takes place at Barleylands near Billericay.  It is a surprise because I applied right at the last moment, so to have the opportunity of taking ringing to the masses in the Southern District is a great opportunity for us to go on a bit of a recruitment and publicity drive for the area.  It is the first time I have arranged such a thing in the District, so it is new territory for me as well as you!

The format for the show will follow the tried and tested pattern which has been used at the Tendring Show and also WOW100 this year.  If you have read my articles about those shows, you will know the kind of thing we need your help with.  I have arranged to borrow the Maplestead Mini Ring and a set of handbells from Alistair Donaldson so that visitors can try their hand at 'lapping', and I will put on a small exhibition.  We really need at least 12 people to help across the weekend, with demonstrations on the mini ring, supervising handbell sessions and taking note of any interest in taking up ringing as a hobby.  If you can help at the show on either the Saturday or Sunday, between 9.20-12.30 and 1.30-5.30, please contact either myself on 01255-507357 or Alison Nash on 01268-490061.  Alternatively, please drop either one of us an email.  It would be great if you could get in touch as soon as possible.

Tracey Southgate
Public Relations Officer
(Monday 16 August 2010)