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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Ringing Room

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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 Quarterly Meeting: Sat 21st Sep '24, 10:30 - 12:00. Alsager, Christ Church (8, 10-2-20 in G♯)
  • 10-bell practice: Sun 22nd Sep '24, 15:00 - 16:30. St Mary, Stockport (10, 23-3-16 in Eb)
  • Branch Open Ringing: Sat 28th Sep '24, all day. St Helen, Tarporley (8, 11-0-7 in G)
  • Morning 8 Bell Workshop @ St Nicholas Wallasey.: Sat 28th Sep '24, 10:00 - 12:00. St Nicholas, Wallasey (8, 16-2-20 in E)
  • East Branch quarterly meeting: Sat 28th Sep '24, 14:30 - 16:30. St George, New Mills (8,13-1-0 in G#)