Peter Jasper 2007-08

Selected members of the UL congregated under Josie’s orders at Cecil Sharp House in Camden, for an evening of much music, frivolity, exercise and no ringing whatsoever. On Josie’s recommendation, we paid up for an evening consisting of precise instruction and general Ceilidh dancing. A live band with an instructor, several kilts in evidence, and […]

After the usual dithering and disinformation about the meeting place (thanks Charles!) the cars headed west on the M4. Andy and Rupert both seemed determined not to be overtaken by the other but Andy’s car appeared to be winning the race – until he mysteriously pulled over onto the hard shoulder. The mystery continued for

(Some characters’ identities have been switched — a key is at the end of the weekend’s activities). Friday 28th March Total tenor weight: 11-1-12 Pub count: 3 Beer count: 43 pints The weekend kicked off to a good start with our first tower of the weekend, the 6 at St Aldate. Unfortunately I arrived just

The UL made its annual pilgrimage to Lundy from February 29th – March 3rd, 2008. In accordance with Clare’s plans, the adventure began on Friday as we all converged on the pub in shifts via helicopter. After suitable fortification, Quentin led the exodus to the old lighthouse across the fields into gale-force winds and driving

The Annual ULSCR Peal Weekend was held this year between the 8th and 10th of February. Friday night saw no less than three simultaneous attempts of Yorkshire Surprise Major take place, of which one in hand was successful. (The other handbell peal fired out after a valiant effort and the third, tower bell peal was

This year the pancake party was kindly hosted by Lian. Lian had made up batches of pancake batter in advance. However, a combination of cookbook overestimation and UL appetites meant more was made up to use up all the eggs in the house. Poodle cuisine provided a Bolognese savoury filling to precede the menagerie of

To avoid confusion, it had been decided that the tour formerly known as the “Freshers’ Tour II” would henceforth be called the Winter Tour. Helen Saddleton volunteered to organise the inaugural Winter Tour and it was a great success, as described below. Everyone met up bright and early at St Mary, Shenfield – well, everyone

In December 2007 The UL went, in the rain, With members from London and Devon, To the East End (train-wise, quite a pain!) Along the Whitechapel Road Beyond the City bound’ry, On rain-soaked feet we strode To the Whitechapel Bell Foundry! We stood in the entrance in presence of fame, The ghost of a thousand

The dinner weekend started with some stunning UL ringing at Bow. This was followed by a visit to Ye Olde Watling. Much beer was consumed by all, although I wish I could purge from my memory the sight of Peter and Linda Jasper doing what brothers and sisters from Dorset do (have a good snog)

On a fine Friday evening in November, the UL bravely set off, equipped only with beer, pasties and a hand-drawn map of Bristol, to the SUA competition. Organised only days beforehand, we were surprised to have a map at all but thankfully it was accurate enough to get us to the first pub, having arrived,