In general I have spent my life bucking the trend on what girls and women are expected to do (sports, hobbies, career, temperament, family – well lack if it). For

When I learnt to ring in the late 70s it was definitely a male-dominated activity, and there were people about that didn't approve of

women in the bell tower. I

I learned to ring in 1980 when I was in my early 20’s. The Band here was a strong Sunday Service Band ringing Grandsire, Plain Bob and Stedman with good

I learnt to ring at University with a good band and though taught mainly by men, had plenty of females around. I cannot recall ever being told a bell was

I once organised a few days ringing with a group of people, most of whom were working on a new (to us) surprise major method from the
Pickled Egg Project

I am fortunate in that I don't feel that I have suffered discrimination where I ring. I think my capabilities have been recognised
and ringing opportunities have certainly come my