BellBoard
St Andrew
Sunday, 2 July 2023 in 48m (19–0–12 in E)
1250 Yorkshire Surprise Major
1 Michael J Hastings
2 Jenny M Hastings
3 Rosina M Baxter
4 Ann Hughes
5 Karen A Lane
6 Simon Plows
7 Michael J de C Henshaw (C)
8 James E Blackburn
To celebrate fifty years since Michael Henshaw's first bellringing lesson at Fyfield, Essex on 2nd July 1973. Remembering, with gratitude, Stan Clark (1903-1994) and Roger Burberry (1946-2005) who taught him to ring.
Leaving church on Sunday morning, Mr. Clark asked "how old are you, Michael?" "Twelve? Then it is about time for you to learn to ring. Come to the bell tower tomorrow at 7:30". There was no question of not complying. It led to fifty years of meeting great people, attempting great challenges, and having great fun. I am grateful that bellringing has shaped so much of my life and led to so many friendships.
Michael was Ringing Master at Kirk Ella for sixteen years during the 1980s and 90s.
£16.00
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