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

  • 10-bell Striking Competition: Sat 19th Oct '24, 15:00 - 17:00. St Saviour, Oxton (10, 20-1-16 in E)
  • Tower Open Day 2025: Fri 25th Apr '25, all day.
  • Upcoming Events
  • Branch practice: Wed 16th Oct '24, 19:30 - 21:00. Barthomley, St Bertoline (8, 13-1-14) in E
  • Morning Workshop of Principles at Port Sunlight.: Sat 19th Oct '24, 10:00 - 12:00. Christ Church, Port Sunlight (8, 14-1-25 in F)
  • Branch Meeting: Sat 19th Oct '24, 11:00 - 12:30. St. Chad, Wybunbury (6, 14-0-8 in E)
  • 10-bell practice: Sun 20th Oct '24, 15:00 - 16:30. St Mary, Stockport (10, 23-3-16 in Eb)
  • East Branch quarter peal fortnight: Mon 28th Oct '24 - Sat 9th Nov '24, 0:00.