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 AGM 2024: Sat 11th May '24, 14:30 - 22:30. Grappenhall, St Wilfrid (10, 10-3-17 in G)
  • Guild 6-bell competition 2024: Sat 14th Sep '24, all day.
  • Upcoming Events
  • Branch Practice: Sat 20th Apr '24, all day. St Peter, Waverton (8, 8-0-10 in G)
  • Branch meeting: Sat 20th Apr '24, 11:00 - 15:00. St John the Baptist, Knutsford (8, 11-3-16 in F#)
  • Branch 6 bell Striking Competition: Sat 20th Apr '24, 14:00 - 18:30. Stretton, St Matthew
  • Marple Practice: Mon 22nd Apr '24, 19:30 - 21:00. All Saints, Marple (8, 13-2-12 in F)
  • Morning Workshop at Shotwick.: Sat 27th Apr '24, 10:00 - 12:00. St Michael, Shotwick (6, 8-3-0 in F♯)