Tony Dunning – The great thing about Tony was the way he brought his cheerful enthusiasm to things in the community. He learnt to ring in his mid thirties as […]
03
Jul
Jul
Ron East, Diocesan Bell Adviser, writes: If you have ever taken a circular walk to Long Meg and her Daughters near Penrith you will have walked through the peaceful churchyard […]
03
Jul
Jul
Andrew Pollock writes: Final count by Cumbria Police was 46,136 bikes/trikes many with a pillion rider, and 200,000 spectators on motorway services, bridges, and towns/villages on the final leg down […]
10
Jun
Jun
Anne East writes: Hello Everyone The Guild 50/50 Club raises funds for the Bell Restoration Fund, whilst giving you the chance to win cash prizes. The year starts on 1st […]
10
Jun
Jun
Margaret Miller writes: Call Change Band winners – Striking Competition 2024 This year, Workington was able to field two teams to ring rounds and call changes in the annual striking […]
15
May
May
Hilary Ward writes: It was a lovely afternoon in the sunshine meeting up with familiar faces and I think it proves to be one of the best events in the […]
03
May
May
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 […]
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, […]
05
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 […]
22
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 […]