Chester Diocesan Guild of
Church Bell Ringers

We promote and foster the ringing of bells for Christian prayer, worship and celebration; the ringing of bells on occasions of national or local commemoration, celebration or mourning; the provision, preservation, restoration and augmentation of bells and their fittings; education and training in all aspects of bell ringing and maintenance.

Towers Newsflash

  • Andrew Hebden on BARTHOMLEY, St BertolineThere is now an active band at Barthomley with ringing every Sunday and a well attended practice on Wednesday.
  • Rich Westman on RUNCORN All SaintsRestoration appeal in progress, visit www.facebook.com/runcornrestoration for more details.

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Future Special Events

  • Guild 8 Bell Striking Competition - Chester Branch: Sat 29th Mar '25, 11:00 - 14:00.
  • Tower Open Day 2025: Sat 26th Apr '25, all day.
  • Guild Festival and AGM: Sat 10th May '25, 0:00. Nantwich, St Mary (8, 14-2-18) in F
  • Guild 6 bell Striking Competition - Wirral Branch: Sat 13th Sep '25, 16:00 - 19:00.
  • Guild 10 bell Striking Competition - East Cheshire Branch: Sat 18th Oct '25, 0:00.
  • Upcoming Events
  • Morning Workshop.: Sat 22nd Feb '25, 10:00 - 12:00. St Nicholas, Burton (6, 7-0-7 in B♭)
  • Branch practice: Wed 5th Mar '25, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury
  • Ringing Up and Down Practice: Sat 15th Mar '25, 0:00. Stretton, St Matthew
  • Morning Workshop: Sat 15th Mar '25, 10:00 - 12:00. St Barnabas, Bromborough (8, 23-1-15 in E♭)
  • South Branch Meeting: Sat 15th Mar '25, 10:30 - 12:00. Church Minshull, St Bartholomew (6, 10-0-0) in G