Also available as a grid.
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Newman Cup Contest - Tibshelf
9th May 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Newman Cup Contest
Saturday 9th May 2026
at TibshelfFriendly 6-bell contest for the DDA Chesterfield District
with general ringing especially for those not in a team.Draw at 10am
RefreshmentsTeams:
All district towers are welcome to enter: ringing call changes or a method.
Joint teams from 2 or more towers are also permitted.Individuals: if you're not in a team, come along for the opportunity to ring in a scratch band!* Or for some general ringing.
*Scratch bands may take part (Teams not complying with the entry rules, but ringing for fun! - However they can't win the cup or ring in the finals).Contest rules: https://derbyda.org.uk/about/competitions/6-bell-contest-rules/
Poster:
PDF to print for your tower: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dKEa_pcP1tp4VTmIf0BG3SgagkWEEYnF/view?usp=drive_link
PNG for messaging: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cTjdrwvfkjp9mQU1-cUKA6TL-zzp6kwh/view?usp=drive_linkFinals: The teams with the top scores go through to the Arthur Ashby Cup and Horsley Cup finals at Horsley on Sat 13th June at 1pm.
Note: The original Arthur Ashby Cup has been retired and has been replaced by a new Arthur Ashby Cup.To ENTER A TEAM please notify Andrew or Sue: https://derbyda.org.uk/contact/?oid=csec
Tower locations & details: https://derbyda.org.uk/towers/list/
More events: https://derbyda.org.uk/calendar/We look forward to seeing you there.
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DYR Meeting
10th May 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To be confirmedFor young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.
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Peak District 8/10 Bell Practice Change of date
14th May 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Advanced 12 bell practice at Melbourne
14th May 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
52.82108,-1.42405(Melbourne)Core methods include Cambridge, Stedman, Bristol and Spliced, plus at least one from Phobos, Zanussi, Avon, Orion. Usually a quarter peal is rung from 6.30 to 7.30.
Followed by Spirit Vaults (previously the Blue Bell) PH.
Contact Christian Peckham via the Melbourne page on the website for more information.
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Mid week ringing
26th May 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
TBCAll welcome, so long as you can ring rounds competently. Please bring £1 donation towards each tower's funds. Maybe follow up with a pub lunch?
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Advanced 12 bell practice at Melbourne
11th June 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
52.82108,-1.42405(Melbourne)Core methods include Cambridge, Stedman, Bristol and Spliced, plus at least one from Phobos, Zanussi, Avon, Orion. Usually a quarter peal is rung from 6.30 to 7.30.
Followed by Spirit Vaults (previously the Blue Bell) PH.
Contact Christian Peckham via the Melbourne page on the website for more information.
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Summer meeting with Horsley & Arthur Ashby Cup Finals
13th June 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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DYR Meeting
14th June 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To be confirmedFor young ringers (you need to be able to ring rounds unaccompanied - otherwise bring a 'minder' - they just might get a ring too! We also ring more advanced things). Just turn up at a practice or contact dyr@derbyda.org.uk.
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PEAK DISTRICT MEETING & STRAWBERRY TEA
20th June 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
WhitfieldRinging & Strawberry Tea at Whitfield 1500-1600
Ringing at Mottram 1700-1830