8 Bell Striking Competition 2003 14 June 2003 – Bebington
The Test piece this year was a plain course of Rutland Surprise Major judged by Ray Daw who placed the bands as follows.
1st: Mid with 22 faults
2nd: East with 29 faults
3rd: Chester with 35 faults
4th: Wirral with 57 faults
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Presentation of the Trophy to Nick Thomson (left) by judge Ray Dawwith Guild Ringing Master, Peter Wilkinson (right) looking on.
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8-bell Striking Competition 2003 Mid Branch team
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8-bell Striking Competition 2003 East Branch
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8-bell Striking Competition 2003 Chester Branch
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8-bell Striking Competition 2003 Wirral Branch