by Rich Westman | Jun 7, 2019 | Guild News, BRF, BRF General
At the June meeting of the Executive Committee, the following applications for a grant from the Guild BRF were successful: Chester Cathedral for replacement clappers; Christleton for clapper refurbishment and roller box replacement Hyde for clapper refurbishment;... by Pam Thomson | May 11, 2019 | Guild News, In Memoriam
Basil Jones, a past Master of the Guild, passed away on May 7th. Although he had lived in Hertford for many years he spoke fondly of his time in the Chester Guild and ringing at Hazel Grove.Basil’s funeral will be at St Mary, Hertingfordbury on Thursday 30 May at 2.00... by Tom Nestor | Apr 6, 2019 | Guild, Guild News, 8-bell Competition
A bright sunny spring Saturday greeted the five Branch teams gathered in the east Cheshire village of Prestbury for the 2019 Guild 8-bell striking competition. Guild Master Ben Kellett introduced the judge Joe Waters who had travelled early morning from Yorkshire. Joe... by Site Editor | Mar 24, 2019 | Guild News, Chester Branch News
Chester Cathedral will be hosting an eliminator round for the National Twelve-Bell Striking Contest in March 2020. The other eliminators will be at Walsall and Aston with the final at Sheffield cathedral. by Rich Westman | Jan 26, 2019 | 12-bell, Competitions, Guild News
Three bands from the Chester DG competed in the 2019 North West 12-Bell Competition, held at the Parish Church of St Nicholas and Our Lady, Liverpool (a.k.a. Pier Head). The results were as follows: 1st – 85% – Liverpool (rang 5th) 2nd – 79% –... by Rich Westman | Nov 8, 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...
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