I think for practices at this level to work they have to be focused rather than general, and have to have experienced ringers specifically invited to go to them. We gave up general practices in the St Martin's Guild some time ago, and we now only have practices which are for specific purposes or for specific people, and the helpers are invited. A practice would not go ahead if there were insufficient experienced helpers. It is quite common to have very experienced ringers at such practices because they know they will be of value. — Simon Linford
To help answer that, it would be fascinating to have a 'level of complexity' axis to the analysis ... — PeterScott
It needs leading from the association level, as my branch isn’t even ringing quarter peals. — Martyn Bristow
Finding your own group, while it sounds good would be harder, especially for lesser connected ringers. — Martyn Bristow
So the leaner generations of ringers have to work through the learning curve of more advanced ringing with less support and greater risk that it might go wrong and this means bands advance at a slower pace. — Lucy Chandhial
It needs leading from the association level, as my branch isn’t even ringing quarter peals. — Martyn Bristow
Martyn, I don't think associations are very good at this. It's best to organise things yourself if you can. It's helpful if the branch is organising surprise practices but why not try to get that "critical" mass together yourself. Ringing doesn't have to be under the auspices of the branch or association. — Phillip George
while a motivated individual may be able to make his/her own opportunities, that can't be done in a vacuum — John Harrison
Martyn, I agree, of course. Have you canvassed your local branch on this. Part of their role is to help ringers at all levels. — Phillip George
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