Peal ringing decline I'm a "returning ringer" ... I took a 4 year break, mainly due to relocation.
I've not rung any peals (confession) ... am I still welcome?
But I've rung a few quarter peals!
I really enjoy ringing quarters, or just complex methods with touches!
But I'm really only ringing basic methods these days, and although I love it, I wish I could ring more advanced methods. But I do feel loyal to supporting my own band, and I have a job.
However, to get more peals (and quarter peals) we need to provide opportunities for ringers to ring more advanced things.
We need to provide more stepping stone options for people