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

Bill Dowse

Bill Dowse, long time tower captain at St Mary, Bosley, died 11th June 2021 after a long illness. Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, Bosley on Wednesday, 7 July at 10.45am. Numbers are limited (due to COVID regulations) but other mourners may attend...

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Ringing Room

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Future Special Events

  • Guild 6-bell competition 2024: Sat 14th Sep '24, all day.
  • Upcoming Events
  • 10-bell practice: Sun 19th May '24, 15:00 - 16:30. St Mary, Stockport (10, 23-3-16 in Eb)
  • Morning Workshop at Neston.: Sat 25th May '24, 10:00 - 12:00. SS Mary & Helen, Neston (8, 14-2-24 in F♯)
  • Branch meeting and 6-bell competition: Sat 25th May '24, 11:00 - 15:30. Marbury, St Michael (6, 7-2-22) in A#
  • 12-bell open practice: Mon 3rd Jun '24, 19:30 - 21:00. Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chester (12, 24-3-0 in D)
  • Branch practice: Wed 5th Jun '24, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury