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<DIV><SPAN class=422283916-17092007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
thought the event was well worthwhile and I would endorse the comments
about the excellent speakers and presentations. It was a pity that
there was not any lively debate but that was as much to do with the nature
of the presentations. If anyone was trying to be controversial they did it
in such a way that we were convinced of their reasoning
anyway!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=422283916-17092007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
think the role of DACs is changing and that did not really come
through. DACs seem to want to work much more closely with PCCs from
the outset of a project and this does involve informal advice, talking about the
technicalities and coming up with solutions. What is the point in
continually saying some proposal or other is not suitable if you don't actually
come up with something suitable?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=422283916-17092007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>"Members of the committee have a wide range of expertise and experience
between them and are always pleased to be able to help and advise parishes with
their plans, whether for a major reordering or a single item." This seems to be
a very positive quote from a diocesan handbook.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=422283916-17092007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
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<DIV><SPAN class=422283916-17092007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>One
phrase which cropped up during "networking" time was the difference between
opinion and advice. Anyone care to suggest a
definition?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=422283916-17092007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>One
question/response which I did not ask, though had considered, was to the comment
made about disappearing anticlockwise and irregular rope circles. An
anticlockwise circle is not a great detriment to ringing but it does cause some
difficulties to those unused to them. An irregular rope circle does
make for difficulties! Another disappearing feature is peals of bells in
strange musical modes - or even bells which are simply the wrong note. I
rang recently at a tower in Suffolk with an irregular rope circle and wrong
noted bells - they are soon to undertake a restoration/conservation/reparation
of their bells. I hope no one seriously suggests that they keep either
unusual feature. It is no comfort to the villagers and ringers of such a
church that down the road is a good peal of six - ringers may travel to
appreciate different bells but villagers don't!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=422283916-17092007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Andrew</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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