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

This year's Essex Trophy 10 bell striking competition took place at Coggeshall. Six teams entered: Essex ACR; Kent CACR; Hertford CACR; Sussex CACR; Guildford DG and Surrey ACR. The draw took place at Christ Church as there was a wedding going on at St Peter's however, this did not stop ringing starting promptly. The test piece was a plain course of Cambridge Surprise Royal. The judges for the afternoon were Simon Rudd and Tim Peverett, both ex Essex boys! The local ringers at Coggeshall provided welcome refreshments and tea throughout the afternoon, and Paul and Anne Bray were stewards.

The results were:
1st - Essex - 116 faults
2nd - Kent - 148 faults
3rd - Surrey - 231 faults
4th - Guildford - 259 faults
5th - Hertford - 263 faults
6th - Sussex - 264 faults

The Essex band were: John Hall; John Armstrong; Katrina Bond; David Rothera; Steve Waters; Steve Nash; Colin Chapman; Jon Waters; Tony Bloomfield; Brian Meads (c).

Their ringing was described by the judges as being consistently good and had some sparkle!

Congratulations to the Essex band and thank you everyone involved in organising the day. Next year's competition will be hosted by the Hertford County Association.

Vicki Chapman
Hon General Secretary
(Saturday 11 September 2010)