Judges Alan and Mark Ainsworth gave their opinions in pithy (and helpful) terms, and then announced: 

1 3h05 20 faults     Essex County Association

2 3h06 36 faults     Hertford County Association

3 3h16 38 faults    Ely Diocesan Association

4 3h13 50 faults    Suffolk Guild

5 3h08 52 faults     Lincoln Diocesan Guild

6 3h16 65 faults     Cambridge University Guild

As usual we had held the draw a couple of weeks early to cater for wedding ringing and the like.  Sixty remained to hear the results at the end of the day and a good number went on to the local afterwards.  One disappointment, however, was a low attendance at the three towers open for general ringing. The Committee discussed holding the draw on the day of the competition (with the aim of promoting a more sociable day out) but the majority view (strongly held by some) was to retain the current arrangement.  

The Committee agreed the date for next year as June 6th, and we would strongly welcome suggestions or offers for a tower, with the method to be Cambridge or Grandsire. It now remains to thank the judges and the local organisers (especially the caterers!) and Emily Russell for acting as steward and photographer.  It was an excellent day and I look forward to next year.