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

Reverend Canon Walter Stanley Walker

Sad to announce that Reverend Canon Walter ‘Stanley’ Walker, father of Christina Brewster, has died. Rev'd Canon Walker was Rector at Bromborough 1966 – 1977 (where Christina learnt to ring) and Rector at St Hilary’s Wallasey from 1976 until his retirement in 1976....

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Ringing Room

A new page to help with Ringing Room is available in the Resources menu or you can just…

Future Special Events

  • Tower Open Day 2025: Sat 26th Apr '25, all day.
  • Upcoming Events
  • Branch practice: Wed 4th Dec '24, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury
  • AGM followed by Quiz: Sat 14th Dec '24, 15:00 - 22:00. St Michael & All Angels, Middlewich (8, 20-0-20 in E)
  • Branch Christmas meeting: Sat 14th Dec '24, 15:00 - 20:00. Nantwich, St Mary (8, 14-2-18) in F
  • Branch practice: Wed 18th Dec '24, 19:30 - 21:00. Barthomley, St Bertoline (8, 13-1-14) in E
  • Morning Sports & Ring Workout @ Rock Ferry.: Sat 28th Dec '24, 10:00 - 12:00. St Peter, Rock Ferry (6, 10-0-8 in G)