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
6-Bell Competition 23rd September 2017
At Poynton (6, 13-2-16 in F#). Thanks to Phil Gay of Keele for judging the competition. Here are the results along with his comments. 1st place: Stockport with 17.5 faults. Time well spent on lots of rounds to find the right speed for the bells. The test piece...
Nantwich band at 6 Bell Striking Competition
Nantwich team came third in the Chester Diocesan Guild’s annual 6 Bell Striking Competition at Poynton on Saturday 23 September.
Guild AGM 2017
Notice and documents for Guild AGM 2017 now available
Next committee meeting
Your Branch Committee is due to meet on 12th October to plan next year's Programme of Events and would like to hear your suggestions. Please let me know by the end of this month any suggestions you may have on how events in 2018 can better suit your needs. In your...
Young Ringers Event – 13 October
Another young ringers event is planned for 13th October – read more for the full details.
Ringing Room
A new page to help with Ringing Room is available in the Resources menu or you can just…
Future Special Events