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LATEST NEWS

From first handling to Bristol Surprise Major in 3 years!

Post 4-3-2026

Well done Laura Cooper from Shipton under Wychwood, in her recent success with a quarter Bristol Surprise Major, followed by her 1st peal of Spliced Surprise Major which she organised just before her 15th birthday. A great advocate for young ringers, and she regularly helps out on courses and events encouraging others. Bellboard and photograph.

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Shipton under Wychwood Evensong Ringing

Post 4-3-2026

Congratulations to Christine Stevens from Burford, in scoring her first Quarter of Plain Bob Triples in the latest in the series of quarters for this service, with thanks for the support by ringers from other towers. Bellboard

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AGM Saturday March 07th 2026

Post 4-3-2026

The AGM will be held at St. Nicholas Church in Chadlington. Timings are as follows;

14:30 to 15:30 General Ringing lead by David Salter
15:30 Service
16:00 Refreshments
16:30 Annual General meeting – expected to be about 1 hour

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The Claire Tarrant Award 2025 has been awarded to Laura Cooper
The shield commemorates Claire our Chipping Norton Branch Secretary for a total of thirteen years, also Branch Representative and Deputy Ringing-Master. At the time of her death, she was Branch Ringing-Master.
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Branch Officers

Chairman David Salter chair@chippy.odg.org.uk
Vice Chairman Vacant
Secretary Trevor Withell secretary@chippy.odg.org.uk
Treasurer Geoffrey Stretton treasurer@chippy.odg.org.uk
News Letter Editor Please see Secretary
Training Officer Please see Ringing Master
Ringing Master David Salter brm@chippy.odg.org.uk
Deputy Ringing Master Daniel Austin dbrm@chippy.odg.org.uk
Branch Representative David Salter brep@chippy.odg.org.uk
Web Master Keith Mitchell webmaster@chippy.odg.org.uk
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