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 […]
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 […]