| Chairman | Steven Harpham |
| Secretary | Chris Willis |
| Ringing Master | Alec Humphrey |
| Committee (General) | Elaine Baines and Rod Pearson |
| Committee (District) | Jenny Booth, John Booth, John Cater and Graeme Hughes |
| Education Committee | Gill Hughes and John Heaton |
Eighteen new members have been elected during the year.
Throughout the District, everyone was deeply affected by the death of Gordon Halls, and much loving support has been extended to Pat in the hope that this will help her through a difficult time.
The Striking Contest Heats were held this year at Hartshorne and Winshill. Robin Turner judged the Call Changes section, in which eight teams had entered, and Tim Peverett judged the Methods section, in which four teams had entered. Overseal (2313/4 pts), Etwall (228 pts) and Sutton on the Hill A team (2263/4 pts) went through to ring in the final of the Arthur Ashby Cup, while Derby Cathedral (210 pts) and Derby St.Peter's (196 pts) went through to the final for the Horsley Cup. Robin Turner said that to have 8 teams entering for the Call Changes contest was a very healthy sign for any District!
The District hosted the Summer Meeting at Duffield, with the 8 bell Striking Contest being held at Breadsall. Teams entered from Ilkeston, Derby and Peak Districts, and Ray Daw from North Staffs Association was judge. All three teams produced very good ringing; the highest score and the Trophy was awarded to Derby District.
Ringing in the City took place on the 20th July to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Derby's City status. The bells were rung at all the towers in the City, transport being provided by the City Council in the shape of a 1950's bus.
A Quarter Peal Day was held on the 12th October in the Bingham District, ten quarters being attempted of which eight were successful.
Training events organised by the Education Committee have included Plain
Hunt training days at Sutton on the Hill and at Tutbury, and a course in
conducting Plain Bob Doubles and Plain Bob Minor.
District 6 bell practices on the third Monday of each month have continued, attended by a small, loyal band of ringers. Surprise Major practices which have been held throughout the year on the fourth Saturday of each month are lively and well attended. Using as a guide Michael Foulds' book An Introduction to Ringing Multi-Method Spliced Treble Bob Minor, a series of practices began in October and these were subsequently scheduled to take place on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Thursday each month, for ringers who are in the process of learning this skill.
Strike Notes continues to be edited and published monthly by Jenny Booth and Steve Harpham.
An innovation for the District has been the creation of Area Contacts in place of the former Deanery Co-ordinators. The General Committee accepted the principle that each District could elect Area Contacts as required, and the Derby District Committee decided upon the division of the District into seven areas, so that an area of responsibility could be ascribed to each Committee Member who was willing to take on the task of liaising between the District Committee and the towers within their remit, acting as a facilitator, encouraging participation in District Events, identifying any needs and offering advice on available help. This has meant that during the year one or two additional Committee Members have been elected to fill the posts available.
Looking at the number of activities taking place, covering such a wide
range of abilities and requirements, ringing in Derby District is clearly
in a very good state of health, and very many thanks are due to those dedicated
ringers who give their time and skills so generously to ensure that this
is the case. Thank you to all tower captains and clergy who allow their
bells to be used. Please do continue to support the District.