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

Jim Blowers

Jim Blowers, for many years Tower Captain at St Mary's, Bowdon, passed away on 3rd February 2018 aged 97. His funeral will be held at Altrincham Crematorium at 11am on Friday 23rd February.

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Peter Bebbington

It is with great sadness we report the death of Peter Bebbington of Wrenbury on 25th January 2018. He had been unwell for a long time but only recently gave up ringing having been tower captain since 1986.

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Ringing Room

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Future Special Events

  • Guild 6 bell Striking Competition - Wirral Branch: Sat 27th Sep '25, 15:15 - 18:00. St Nicholas, Burton (6, 7-0-7 in B♭)
  • Guild 10 bell Striking Competition - East Cheshire Branch: Sat 18th Oct '25, 0:00.
  • Upcoming Events
  • Branch practice: Wed 1st Oct '25, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury
  • Plain Hunt/Plain Bob Practice: Sat 4th Oct '25, 10:30 - 12:30. St Helen, Witton Northwich (8, 14-0-0 in F)
  • Branch practice: Wed 5th Nov '25, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury
  • Branch practice: Wed 3rd Dec '25, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury
  • Branch AGM: Sat 13th Dec '25, 15:00 - 18:30. Frodsham