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Welcome to the web site of the Essex Association of Change Ringers

Founded at Writtle, near Chelmsford, in 1879 the Association predates the Diocese of Chelmsford by some 35 years. Its boundaries are those of the old county of Essex prior to 1st April 1965. With a membership of over 1000, the Association is committed to the furtherance of the work of the Church by ringing bells, promoting bells and bell ringers, and keeping the bells of Essex churches ringing. This is achieved by giving help and advice in the maintenance of bell installations, by making grants available for restoration and improvement projects, and by offering opportunities for training and advancement in 'method ringing'.

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Central Council news

  • Bell Sunday 12th May 2024 (2 days, 16 hours ago): Bell Sunday is an annual opportunity to celebrate the contribution of bell ringers to the life of the…
  • 2024 Westley Award nominations now open (2 weeks, 1 day ago): Are you relatively new to finding your way around bell installations? Perhaps you are gaining experience…
  • Ringing out for Peace (1 month, 2 weeks ago): The 6th of June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious…
  • President’s blog #89 (1 month, 2 weeks ago): (Considering the Rolls of Honour, volunteer burnout, and intangible cultural heritage)   There are good…
  • Book your place at the ART Conference (1 month, 3 weeks ago): Join us for the 2024 ART Conference over the weekend of 2 and 3 March, centred on Harbury in Warwickshire.…

Further information

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