Refurbishment of Glossop All Saints

The fine 1923 Gillett and Johnston bells of Glossop All Saints Parish Church in Old Glossop, have recently undergone refurbishment by TLB Services. The 1830’s wooden frame, thought to be a Harrison frame, has been preserved with structural galvanised steel...

Mike Orme

I am sad to have to tell you that Michael Orme passed away 17th August 2018 after a short illness. Anne Orme is planning to organise a celebration of Mike’s life and will give us details in due course. Mike was a great guy and good friend to me. His contribution to...

Frederick William (Bill) Allin

It is with great sadness that I advise of the passing of Bill Allin. Loving Husband to Margaret and Father of Samantha and Georgina. Bill has been a great friend to many within our bell ringing fraternity and although not a ringer himself his enthusiasm over the years...

Chester Branch newsletter August 2018

Friday 03 August 2018 Happenings Since April It really is time for a Chairman’s Newsletter. This is absurdly overdue, and I can barely believe it was April when I last sent one. I feel, however, there will not be many more, unless my successor is going to keep...

Arthur Yorke

Arthur Yorke, former Tower Captain at Sandbach, died on 24th October 2017. Arthur’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 7th at St. Mary’s Church, Sandbach at Midday. There will be open ringing from 11.15am and Barbara would be very pleased for anyone to come...