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The first ‘Ringing World National Youth Contest’ will take place from
10am on Saturday, 26th March 2011 as a major part of the Ringing World’s
Centenary Day. This eight bell striking contest is an exciting
opportunity for bands of ringers aged under 19 years (on 26th March) who
may chose to ring Triples, Major or Call Changes.<br><br>
Our Chief Judge is Simon Linford, a well known author of RW articles and
Past Master of the Ancient Society of College Youths. Band performances
will be assessed against others in the same category. There will be
prizes for individual categories and a trophy crafted by Whitechapel for
the overall winners. Results will be delivered during the grand reception
at Central Hall, Westminster, and this will be followed by an award
ceremony.<br><br>
St Saviour’s Church is in St George’s Square, Pimlico, London SW1. The
church, built in the Victorian Gothic style, was finished in 1864 but did
not have a ring of bells for over a hundred years. In 1992 the present
7-1-20 cwt ring of eight in G was installed by the Whitechapel Bell
Foundry. The back six came from St Mary’s, Peterborough and were cast by
John Warner & Sons in 1887 and two Whitechapel trebles cast in 1890
were added to complete the pleasant light eight. Now in the 21st century
the first ‘RW National Youth Contest’ will be held on these
bells.<br><br>
Pimlico underground station is 100 metres away from St Saviour’s Church.
Victoria mainline station is within walking distance. The Abbey and
Central Hall, Westminster, are just up the road. Refreshments will be
available near St Saviour’s throughout the contest.<br><br>
Get your Passport to Pimlico now!<br>
If you can field a band and would like to enter the contest please send
an e-mail to nyc@ringingworld.co.uk for further information and an entry
form.<br>
This is going to be a great occasion for young ringers and their
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