by Rich Westman | Nov 13, 2018 | Chester Branch News, BRF
Chester Cathedral has been awarded a grant of £197 from the Bell Restoration Fund towards work in the ringing room to help improve the ringing experience. It was an unusual application, as it was for sound-absorbent curtains in the ringing room of the Addleshaw...
by Rich Westman | Nov 15, 2018 | Guild News, South Cheshire Branch News, BRF Crewe, Tower News
The bells of Christ Church, Crewe, have been silent since October 2013 and are officially unringable. However, behind the scenes, Tom Nestor has been working hard with Cheshire East Council and the Diocese of Chester to enable the bells to ring as part of the...
by Rich Westman | Sep 13, 2018 | Chester Branch, BRF, BRF General
A grant of £335 has been given to Malpas, as additional items were found to be needing attention during their recent major works. This is the last of a series of works on the installation, and should ensure that the bells remain in good condition for many years to...
by Rich Westman | Dec 13, 2020 | In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Reverend John Orme, a ringer from Runcorn for many years. He rang many peals for the Guild across the country, and is recorded on most of the peal boards in Runcorn tower. In his last communication with the tower...
by Rich Westman | Jul 16, 2018 | BRF Crewe
Crewe and the South Branch are awaiting the outcome of a Viability Report commissioned by Cheshire East council, which is investigating the potential future uses for the site. This report will help determine whether there is a future for the bell installation and its...
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