Mr George Banner was once Tower Captain at
Alderton, and he can be found on an old peal board there.
The G&B were bequested some
money on his death, which was used to pay for one of the two new
trebles at Gloucester Cathedral and the trophy shown here. The Trophy is awarded to the
best team in the Branch 6-bell competition, who then goes forward to represent the Branch in the
Association
Croome Trophy.
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The Cleeve Trophy, which was introduced in 2002, was donated by Janet Covey-Crump (née Cleeve) as an
award for the best novice band. 'Novice' is presently defined as 'no more than two
G&B
proficiency certificates within the band'.
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Branch Competition Rules (in a printable format).
Association Rules
The rules will closely follow those used for the Association as follows:
- The test piece will be 120 changes (not 240) of any Doubles or Minor method.
- Each team shall have 5 minutes to adjust ropes and practise as they wish.
- The signal to start will be two whole pulls on the treble.
- Marking will start at the first blow of the method or the first Call Change, or after
one minute of rounds if the opening rounds exceed one minute.
- The closing rounds will be marked in full.
- Judging will be entirely on the standard of striking.
However:
- One Ringing Master shall be in charge of the competition.
- Plain courses or Call Changes to a minimum of 120 are allowed subject to the agreement
of the Ringing Master in charge (see FAQs).
- The Steward and Ringing Master in charge shall be allowed to participate in the
competition.
Local Branch Rules
When many bands are expected to enter, we may choose to have more than one draw so that
people do not have to wait while all competitors ring. This should also enable us to allow
for individual towers that have additional ringing commitments, e.g. weddings, if we are
warned in advance.
Band composition
Towers may enter more than one band of regular Sunday Service ringers. One reserve ringer
with a regular association with the tower may be included to make up one of the bands with
the consent of the Ringing Master in charge.
Scratch bands
Towers wishing to include members but not having enough ringers to make up another bona
fide band should ask the Ringing Master in charge to organise a suitable scratch band. It
would be helpful to have an indication of names in advance.
Banner vs. Cleeve Trophies
All bands will compete for the Banner Trophy. Bands with only two ringers with proficiency
certificates can also compete for the Cleeve Trophy (see FAQs).
We hope branch members will enter into the spirit of the competition when interpreting the
above rules. For guidance we have provided answers to some frequently asked questions below.
Q: What's the point of having a striking competition?
A: To promote better striking for Sunday Service ringing.
Q: What is the definition of a Sunday Service ringer?
A: Someone who frequently and regularly rings for Sunday Service at your tower.
Q: Does my band meet the criteria?
A: Yes if no other band would complain about it if you won.
Q: What Call Changes shall we ring?
A: It is suggested that the conductor calls the bells at least into a recognised change,
e.g. Queens or Tittums, and back.
Q: What happens if my tower has 6 'proficient' ringers and 4 novices, do I have to choose
between entering a band that qualifies for the Cleeve, and putting in my best band for the
Banner?
A: With the consent of the Ringing Master in charge you may reuse 2 ringers to make up a band
for the Cleeve Trophy.
Q: What are the duties of the Steward?
A: The Steward shall:
- Point out which bell is the treble.
- Warn you when your 5 minutes practice time is nearly up.
- Advise call change bands when they've rung 4 minutes of changes (approximately 120
changes).
Q: What can I do if my question has not been answered?
A: Contact one of the branch
Ringing Masters
whose names will be in the annual report and on the
branch programme
and website.
Janet Covey-Crump & Philip Abbey
Joint Ringing Masters
27 November 2004
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| Year | Banner | Cleeve |
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| 2008 | Cheltenham, St. Mark's | Cheltenham, Warden Hill |
| 2007 | Leckhampton | Bishops Cleeve & Woolstone Combined |
| 2006 | Badgeworth | Cheltenham, Warden Hill |
| 2005 | Charlton Kings **
| Cheltenham, Warden Hill |
| 2004 | Charlton Kings **
| Charlton Kings |
| 2003 | Charlton Kings | Cheltenham, Warden Hill |
| 2002 | Badgeworth | (1st year - no entries) |
| 2001 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 2000 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1999 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1998 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1997 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1996 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1995 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1994 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1993 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1992 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1991 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1990 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1989 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1988 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1987 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1986 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1985 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1984 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1983 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1982 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1981 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1980 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1979 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1978 | Charlton Kings | |
| 1977 | Leckhampton | |
| 1976 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1975 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1974 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1973 | Cheltenham Parish | |
| 1972 | Leckhampton | |
** Subsequently won the Croome Trophy, Association 6
bell competition.
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For a complete set of rules for the Association competitions please see the Association Annual report.
Association 8-bell striking competition. Each branch shall select a representative band containing
not more than five ringers from any one tower.
Full list of Penn Trophy results
Cheltenham Branch Winners!
| Year | Venue |
|---|
| 2006 | Wanborough, Swindon |
| 1996 | St. Mary de Crypt, Gloucester |
| 1996 |
| 168 Grandsire Triples |
|---|
| 1 | Conrad Warford |
| 2 | Stuart Tomlinson |
| 3 | Isabel Hitchings |
| 4 | Hilda Ridley |
| 5 | Terry Jones |
| 6 | Mark Davies (C) |
| 7 | John Ridley |
| 8 | Ray Talbot |
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| 8 April 2006 |
| 168 Stedman Triples |
|---|
| 1 | Hilda Ridley | |
| 2 | Conrad Warford | |
| 3 | Mark Davies | |
| 4 | Stuart Tomlinson | |
| 5 | Simon Ridley | |
| 6 | Richard Knight | |
| 7 | Philip Abbey (C) | |
| 8 | John Ridley | |
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Conrad Warford, Stuart Tomlinson, Philip Abbey, John Ridley, Richard Knight, Hilda Ridley, Simon Ridley & Mark Davies.
Penn Trophy Winners, 8 April 2006
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Each branch holds a local competition to select a tower to represent it in the Association 6-bell
competition. At least five of the band must be regular Sunday service ringers of the tower they
represent. The sixth must have a genuine and regular association with the tower.
Full list of Croome Trophy results
Cheltenham Branch Winners!
| Year | Winners and Venue |
|---|
| 2006 | Charlton Kings at Hannington, Swindon |
| 2005 | Charlton Kings at Hatherop, Cirencester |
| 9 April 2005 |
| 240 Grandsire Doubles |
|---|
| 1 | David Greenaway |
| 2 | Hilda Ridley |
| 3 | Richard Knight |
| 4 | Quentin Jackson |
| 5 | John Ridley (C) |
| 6 | Simon Ridley |
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| 8 April 2006 |
| 240 Grandsire Doubles |
|---|
| 1 | Alan Smith |
| 2 | Hilda Ridley |
| 3 | Richard Knight |
| 4 | Quentin Jackson |
| 5 | John Ridley (C) |
| 6 | Simon Ridley |
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Simon Ridley, Quentin Jackson, Richard Knight
Hilda Ridley, John Ridley (C), David Greenaway
Croome Trophy Winners, 9 April 2005
This is the first time the Cheltenham Branch has won the Croome Trophy.
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The Young Person's Striking Competition was started in 2004.
Full list of Nibley Trophy results
Cheltenham Branch Winners!
| Year | Venue |
|---|
| 2005 | Langley Burrell |
| 21 May 2005 |
| Rounds and call changes |
|---|
| (in no particular order) |
| Emma Murphy or Megan? |
| Max Drinkwater |
| Jeremy Hitchings |
| Nathaniel Hitchings |
| Rachel Chadwick |
| Matthew Greenaway (Captain) |
If anyone has fuller details of the band
composition and piece, please email
the website maintainer. |
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Established to encourage and improve belfry maintenance.
Rules and entry form for 2006.
| Year | Awards |
|---|
| 2008 | Cheltenham, Warden Hill - Highly Commended
Cheltenham, St. Mark's - Highly Commended. Awarded the Ringing Master's Baldrick (right) due to the amount of
effort put in by the local band this past year towards achieving what they wanted from the restoration. |
| 2006 | Cheltenham, St. Mark's - Highly Commended |
| 2005 | Cheltenham, Warden Hill - Highly Commended
Cheltenham, St. Mark's - Highly Commended. Award for improvement in the face of severe adversity! |
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