• National 12-bell Striking Contest 2026

    National 12-bell Striking Contest 2026

    for the Taylor Trophy
  • Entries are invited from teams representing centres where 12-bell ringing is arranged and practised. The Rules and 2026 Application Notes are available on the contest website. Please read both documents carefully before submitting your entry. Any queries should be directed to the Contest Secretary, Kirsten Hawkins, at secretary@12bell.org.uk.

  • Declarations

    Members of the teams must have current and regular (at least monthly) association with the centre they represent and its ringing activities. This can include regular Sunday service ringing, attending weekly/monthly practices or peal attempts.

  • Band List

    Please enter names in Title Case and in alphabetical order by surname. Names should be entered as they normally appear in peal reports in The Ringing World. Up to 20 ringers per team are permitted.

  • Further details

    If any part of your entry requires clarification, or you have answered "other" against any ringer listed above, please provide a brief explanation here.

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