David Thomas is an exceptional young ringer who started ringing when he was twelve years old, over five years ago.  He rang his first peal in 2013 and is now beginning to ring more advanced peals including Surprise Royal when he has time from his A level studies.  He took part in the Oxford Diocesan Guild band for the Ringing World National Youth Competition in both 2014 and 2015, contributing to the band’s excellent results.

David has been Deputy Tower Captain at St Helen’s, Abingdon since May 2013.  He is quiet and thoughtful and runs a good practice night and Sunday service ringing.

We’d like to congratulate David on two major achievements this summer:  In July, he completed the second Module of the Integrated Teacher Training Scheme (ITTS) and was accredited as a Member of the Association of Ringing Teachers. This was a big compliment to him, because he is such a kind, sensible, observant and responsible young man.  The certificate was awarded in St Helen’s belfry on Sunday 26 July.

David Thomas – Full Member of ART

The second big achievement was conducting a peal for the first time.  He conducted 5040 Plain Bob Royal to celebrate his 18th birthday, on his birthday, at his home tower. The peal came round two minutes after he became 18.

As it says on Bell Board, the peal was rung with the band’s best wishes to the conductor on his 18th birthday!

The successful peal band!