Andrew Warboys writes: A delightful day of spring sunshine saw the Borders Mini Bells team make their third visit to the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards and Festival, held for the […]
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The Venerable Dr Richard Pratt, who is the CDG President, retired from his work as an Archdeacon in the Carlisle Diocese towards the end of March. A well-attended Farewell Service, […]
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Apr
Apr
Barrow started the millennium silent after an inspection declared the bells unsafe to ring in 1999, just as a major project completed saving the church with a new roof and […]
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Mar
Mar
The following tributes to Gerald have been received from his fellow bellringers: Gerald Sewell – a farewell to a fellow ringing friend My first memories of Gerald go back to […]
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Mar
Mar
Towers and bells in good condition will make the environment for ringing more pleasant, easier for ringers to develop their skills and, in particular help new recruits. Are you relatively […]
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Feb
Feb
Congratulations to Mike Knights and his son Jacob, who have just passed their ART Level 1 Bell Handling. Mike and Jacob are learning to ring at St Michael’s Church, Workington. […]
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Jan
Jan
At the Cathedral: We waited for the clock to strike midnight and then rang on the twelve bells to welcome in the New Year. We celebrated with sausage rolls, mince […]
08
Jan
Jan
The Farmers Market at Orton is held on the second Saturday of every month – what better excuse to go to Orton! Ring the bells and then wander around the […]
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Jan
Jan
The “Cumbrian Codgers” monthly outings restarted in March 2023 after a lengthy Covid-induced recess. Although the first worry had already been fixed – could we spread the organisation a bit […]
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Dec
Dec
There were smiles all round at the Cathedral when husband and wife, David and Sarah Steel were presented with their ART certificates by tower captain, Ron East. Sarah has successfully […]