Any other change ringers out there?

[Eridanis]

I was just posting in the hobbies thread, and since change ringing is one of my hobbies, I thought I'd ask if there are other change ringers here on ENworld. I'm sure this is more directed at those in the UK and Australia/New Zealand (where most of the world's towers are located), but maybe there are a few others here in North America? I won't know unless I ask.

If you have no flippin' clue what I'm refeering to, and are curious about it, check out www.nagcr.org or www.ringing.org for more info!

 

[player 2]

How cool is that, I am also a change ringer. My husband got me started on the hobby about a year ago. We are both enjoying it and have met a lot of neat people. However, I have to take a break from ringing for awhile as I am 8 1/2 months pregnant and on bed rest. I look forward to getting back to it.



Yes, Eridanis is my husband and has introduced me change ringing and D&D.

 

[Jdvn1]

If you have no flippin' clue what I'm refeering to, and are curious about it, check out www.nagcr.org or www.ringing.org for more info!

I had no flippin' clue what you were referring to, was curious about it, and now I want to learn how to do it and become a change ringer!

 

[frankthedm]

oh ... the bells.

 

[Eridanis]

Where do you live, Jdvn1?

 

[jaerdaph]

Heh - I thought this would be about how frequently people change the ring tones on their cell phones.

 

[diaglo]

i thought it was the salvation army guys around xmas time.

 

[Jdvn1]

Where do you live, Jdvn1?

Houston. I have no clue where I could practice/learn.

 

[Eridanis]

Ha! You're in an excellent spot. There are three towers in Houston - one just opened a year or two ago, if I remember correctly; the North American Guild just had their annual meeting in Houston last Labor Day.

Here's the info from nagcr.org. Looks like two towers alternate Monday practices, while the other does Tuesday. These are churches, of course, but don't let that put you off if you're not religiously inclined; it's certainly not a requirement.

Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church
6221 Main Street
Houston, Texas, 77030
Bells: 8 Whitechapel 2005, 6-0-21
Sunday: 12:15 - 1 p.m.
Practice: Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (call first)

St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5501 South Main Street
Houston, Texas, 77004
Bells: 8, 11-0-3, Whitechapel, 2001
Sunday: TBA
Practice: Monday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. alternating weeks with St. Thomas, Houston

St. Thomas Episcopal Church
4900 Jackwood
Houston, Texas, 77096
Bells: 8, 7-0-7, Taylor, 1971
Sunday: 9:30 -10:30 a.m.
Practice: Monday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. alternating weeks with St. Paul's, Houston

Go to this link directly to get the phone numbers of the tower captains (scroll down to the H's); I won't copy them here. Just let them know that you heard about change ringing and you'd like to learn more; they'll certainly invite you to come see a practise, and if you like what you see and hear, they'll be happy to take on a novice, I'm sure.

This is one of those hobbies that you can do your whole life. As long as you have some hand-eye coordination and can count, you're well on your way.

I hope you check out a tower. Good luck!

 

[BOZ]

i thought it was the salvation army guys around xmas time.

LOL me too.