Guild Training Day - Stedman Triples.
Saturday 20 July 2002.

Five "Stedman novices" met at Heavitree church in the morning of the training day, all eager to get learning. The theory session was first on the agenda. This was an informal introduction to Stedman showing the construction of the two different types of sixes and other things such as how to know which way to go in to the front, and what happens at bobs and singles.

Then it was time for the first real test. Had they learnt anything from the theory session? Indeed they had, and the first practical session on the fine 25cwt eight at Heavitree proved very successful.  All the students rang touches with singles (easier than bobs) without any trouble.

Social and relaxing times during intensive training is very important, and a super lunch at the Royal Oak allowed for a rest and a chance to recuperate. The afternoon session was on the easy bells at St Marks and all students continued to progress, all ringing touches with odd bobs and singles before the brain power faded away to nothing!

Thanks as always to the organiser, Martin Mansley, to Wendy Campbell for providing the much needed caffeine so early in the morning, and all the helpers for ringing solidly and (virtually) tirelessly all day.

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