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Helpers required to serve Essex Ringing Course Refreshments
Dear All The Essex Ringing Course begins in just over 5 weeks time. The students, the tutors, the helpers and the towers are almost all in place. However, there is
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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Dear All The Essex Ringing Course begins in just over 5 weeks time. The students, the tutors, the helpers and the towers are almost all in place. However, there is
The 2026 Essex Course is being held from Wednesday, 8th April (one day courses of Calling and Conducting, and using a simulator), followed by three day courses from Thursday, 9th April
Dear members A reminder that all post holders for Association Officers need a nomination form, regardless of if they are willing to stand again. Completed nomination forms need to be with
All information about the Essex Ringing Course is found at https://eacr.org.uk/events/essex-ringing-course/ Closing date for applications is February 6th – three-day courses range from bell handling to Plain Bob Major. Helpers needed
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A beautiful spring day welcomed our annual Quarter Peal Day at with 5 successful quarters rung at Fryerning (2), Galleywood, Ingatestone and Sandon. Of special note, was that Karen M
Hello everyone On Saturday, 7th March 2026 there will be a Quiz at St Martin’s Church Hall, Basildon, SS14 1DX. The hall will be open from 7:00 p.m. so that the quiz can start
Hello Members On Saturday, 28th February 2026 from 10:30 a.m. Until 12:00 noon we have our first District Practice of the year at Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2DE. This will be the first District Practice for Clare Beech,
Hello Members Our District is responsible for the Association Striking Competition on Saturday, 11 July 2026. Hosting responsibilities for the day will include an 8-bell competition in the morning with
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