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.

Latest News

South Branch AGM 2024

The South Branch AGM was at Audlem on 16th November 2024. You can see the presented material here. Be aware that some of this content may become outdated. AGM 2024 Slidedeck (and errata) __________________________________________________________________________ AGM...

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Ringing Room

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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 - South Cheshire Branch: Sat 10th May '25, 0:00.
  • 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
  • Plain Hunt and Plain Bob Practice: Sat 18th Jan '25, 10:30 - 12:30. Weaverham, St Mary the Virgin (6, 9-0-23 in G#)
  • Branch practice: Wed 5th Feb '25, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury
  • Open Practice: Thu 6th Feb '25, 19:45 - 21:00. Great Budworth, St Mary
  • Branch Meeting: Sat 8th Feb '25, 14:00 - 16:00. St Thomas, Stockton Heath WA4 6HJ
  • Branch practice: Wed 19th Feb '25, 19:30 - 21:00. Barthomley, St Bertoline (8, 13-1-14) in E