I have had a number of training sessions now and I think the phrase ‘one step forward and two back’ fits the bill until you have a session in which you take two steps forward and stand pat. Last night was such a session and my ‘target’ to help ring in the new year is a little closer.

I am totally absorbed by it all. I think my crowning moment so far was to actually ring live with seven other members of the team on a practice night a week or two ago. A few fluffs with my bell captain’s assistance and at the end of it I was close to tears. Tears of joy I might add.

Powerful stuff.