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

Tom Blair

Tom Blair, a former ringer at Goostrey, died on 10th September 2022.

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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

  • 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 3rd Sep '25, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury
  • 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