by Pam Thomson | May 22, 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 Rich Westman | Apr 26, 2019 | Mid Cheshire Branch, Competitions, Mid Cheshire Branch News, 6-bell competition
A sunny day in the charming village of Weaverham was the background for the Mid-Branch’s 6-bell competition, which was a little different to normal this year. Two competitions were run simultaneously: the usual 6-bell competition (referred to as the Experienced...
by Tom Nestor | Apr 17, 2019 | Editor's News
This post from the CCCBR on 16th April 2019: “Following the devastating fire at the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris on 15th April, the Archbishops of Canterbury & York and Prime Minister Teresa May have asked for bells at churches and cathedrals across the UK...
by Site Editor | Apr 10, 2019 | East Cheshire Branch News, In Memoriam
I am sad to report the death (Sunday 7th April) of Roy Harrison a ringer from St. Peter’s church, Prestbury. Roy passed away peacefully at East Cheshire hospice and will be fondly remembered by his friends at Prestbury and other towers in the CDG East Branch....
by Tom Nestor | Apr 7, 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 Edward Leetham | Mar 17, 2019 | South Cheshire Branch News, 6-bell competition
The South Branch heat of the six-bell striking competition was held at St. Leonard’s Warmingham on Saturday the 16th March. Three towers, and a ‘scratch’ team entered the heat with the draw taking place at 15:00h. The bands and...
by Tom Nestor | Mar 15, 2019 | Guild, Rules
by Tom Nestor | Mar 15, 2019 | Guild, Rules
by Tom Nestor | Mar 2, 2019 | Tower, Towers Map, 4-bell, Mid Cheshire Branch
CH2 4JQ 4 (11-1-9) in G. Ground Floor. Church vested in Churches Conservation Trust. Ringing by arrangement. Contact Branch Secretary Felstead Peal Records Thornton Le Moors, St Mary (4, 11-1-9 in G) Thornton Le Moors, St Mary (4, 11-1-9 in G)Mid Cheshire Branch...
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