Ringing Census 2026 Ringing Census – 16th-22nd November 2026 Helping shape the future of ringing How many active bellringers are there today? How often do we ring? Who is joining […]
Author Archives: Sue Thomas
An EGM and Annual Ringing Meeting is to be held at All Saints, Orton. Ringing will commence at 15.00 The ‘Bring and Share’ Tea will be from 16.30 and will […]
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Aug
Aug
John Proudfoot writes: Now that regular ringing has resumed at Brampton, the bells remain challenging to ring well because of their long draught and 70-foot rope length spanning three floors. […]
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Jul
Jul
Heritage Open Days provide a fantastic opportunity for churches across the country to open their doors, welcome their communities, and share the remarkable story of church bellringing. Every year, thousands […]
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Jul
Jul
Prizes for May, June and July 2026 Draw at Cathedral practice 17 July May £25 Ed Matthews £15 Tony Ruberry £10 Christine Robinson June £25 John Proudfoot £15 Hilary […]
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Jun
Jun
David Steel, Tower Captain, Carlisle Cathedral writes: HEAVY METAL – THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGERS The bell exhibition at the Cathedral is now ended and I feel that as the […]
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Jun
Jun
The funeral for Dr John Hopkins will be held at St Martin’s, Brampton on Wednesday 24th June 2026 – there will be ringing from 12.30 – 13.30. Please let John […]
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May
May
What a fantastic morning ringing the Western Branch had on Saturday 23rd May. It was great to hear, not only good ringing, but the “buzz” of chatter from so […]
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May
May
Update from Andy Pollock: The Urswick Bells Project is essentially complete, barring a couple of add-ons to (a) improve sound control between the ringing room and belfry and (b) purchase […]
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May
May
Many thanks to the band at Hensingham for giving us a great welcome and a wonderful venue for the event. We are very grateful to Stephen Hall for doing an […]