Saturday 17th October
The 2026 striking competitions will be hosted by the Exeter branch.
All bookings for timeslots to be received by 5pm on Sunday 11th October at the latest by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Morning
Exeter, St David: 6 bell competition for JP Fidler Cup
This competition is open to resident Guild members. Teams represent a single affiliated tower and members must ring there at least once a month on average. The test piece is 240 changes of Doubles or Minor, in any recognised method; repeated plain courses allowed except in Original.
Please book your time slot (in 20 min intervals from 10am)
Refreshments: Light refreshments available in the church
Parking: Pay and display on street parking or use the pay and display car parks in city centre
Toilets: Available at bottom of tower
Judges: Revd Jon Rose and Martin Mansley
Results
1st Exeter Cathedral 10.5 faults
2nd Exeter, St Mark 16.25 faults
3rd Tavistock 24.25 faults
4th Uffculme 28 faults
5th Exeter, St David II 30.25 faults
6th Exeter, St David I 39 faults
7th Withycombe Raleigh B 45 faults
8th Withycombe Raleigh A 47 faults
9th Emmanuel 54.5 faults
Stoke Canon:6 bell novice competition for John Longridge Plate
This competition aims to encourage inexperienced ringers to develop their striking and method ringing ability. It is open to resident Guild members and each team must include at least one ringer who has not rung a changing bell for a quarter peal. Each team rings 180 changes of Plain Hunt Doubles or Minor.
Please book your time slot (in 20 min intervals from 10am)
Refreshments: Light refreshments available in the church
Parking: Free parking on nearby streets.
Toilets: Available in Church
Judges: Kate Fulcher and Jo Franklin
Results
1st Withycombe Raleigh 67.6%
2nd Uffculme 66.7%
3rd Topsham 60.6%
4th Woodbury 56.2%
5th Teignmouth A 54.1%
6th Emmanuel 53.2%
7th Teignmouth B 52.5%
Pinhoe: 8 bell novice competition for David Willis Plate
This competition aims to encourage inexperienced ringers to develop their striking and method ringing ability. It is open to resident Guild members. Each team must include at least one novice ringer who has not rung a changing-bell quarter peal on more than 6 bells. The test piece is 168 changes of Plain Hunt Triples.
Please book your time slot (in 20 min intervals from 11am)
Refreshments: Light refreshments available in the church
Parking: Free parking in the church car park
Toilets: Next to meeting room by the church
Judges: Leslie Boyce and Sheila Scofield
Results
1st Withycombe Raleigh 12.75 faults
2nd Emmanuel 23.75 faults
Afternoon
Exeter, St David: 8 bell inter-branch Competition for the Andrews Trophy
This competition is open to resident Guild members. Teams represent a Guild branch and comprise ringers who attend that branch's events at least once every three months on average. Details of this year's competition pieces may be found below.
Notification of intention to enter this competition to be received by 5pm on Sunday 11th October at the latest by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2pm: Results in church from the morning competitions followed by the draw for the afternoon ringing
Refreshments: Tea and refreshments available all day (light lunch from 1pm - sandwiches, cakes, crisps and snacks)
Parking: Pay and display on street parking or use the pay and display car parks in city centre
Toilets: Available at bottom of tower
Judges: Andrew Nicholson and Martyn Tickner
Touches - 224 Plain Bob Major or 224 Double Norwich Court Bob Major
Results
1st Exeter D 20.5 faults
3rd= Exeter P 33 faults
3rd= South West 33 faults
4th North East 37.5 faults
5th Aylesbeare Deanery 61.25 faults
