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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'.

Featured items

  • New Courses for the Training Day
    As we have to drop the handbell sessions in November, we have two new courses on offer: Move on to Minor and an ART Ringing Room Workshop. Please go to Education and Training > Training Day 2020 for…
  • Essex Young Ringers Training Day practice 5.00 to 6.00pm November 28th
    As previously announced, there will be a practice via Zoom and Ringing Room for all ringers under 25 years old. The ringing will be run by one of the current young eagles, and it’s a chance to get back…
  • Training Day talks - registration open
    We may all be fed up about having to lockdown once again in November, but here is something to look forward to! Registration is now open for the two talks that are part of the Training Day on November…
  • Cessation of ringing in some parts of Essex in response to an increase in Covid risk

    Many of you will have already seen the updated CCCBR guidance on ringing, either through an email from our General Secretary, or directly from the Central Council.

    In line with UK Government and Church of England guidance, ringing should cease in any area that is under a Tier 2 or 3 restriction. The Essex Association has undertaken to mirror the advice from the Central Council.

  • A Virtual Phenomenon
    As the Coronavirus guidance regarding social distancing and access to churches has meant that ringing in the real world has been stopped until such time as it is safe to return, bellringers across the world have been finding innovative ways of keeping in touch and keeping their ringing skills sharp.

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Central Council news

  • President’s Blog #23 (18 hours, 3 minutes ago): If, like in our house, you play the game involving spotting Minis and shouting “Mini pinch Mini punch”…
  • October YouTube competition winner (1 week, 2 days ago): The October YouTube competition for Most effective instructional video has been won by “Church Bell Installation…
  • What’s happening after the pandemic? (1 week, 5 days ago): At the start of the first lockdown we were still looking forward to ringing events in the summer. There…
  • President’s Blog #22 (2 weeks, 1 day ago): The ‘Cast of 1000’ was introduced in the Council’s Strategic Priorities document that was produced early…
  • The Week Junior (2 weeks, 4 days ago): Bellringing has featured in the very popular children’s magazine “The Week Junior” in their regular slot…

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the Hon. General Secretary , or in the Association's Annual Report.

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