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

Alan Potts

Alan Potts of Macclesfield died 2 February 2021, aged 89. Details and Obit.

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Doreen Dawson

Doreen Dawson (nee Murfin), ringer at St Michael’s Macclesfield, passed away on Saturday 23rd January.

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John Elsworth

John Elsworth, a life member of the Guild and former ringer at Bunbury, died suddenly at home on 17th January 2021.

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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

Upcoming Events
  • Open Practice: Thu 6th Feb '25, 19:45 - 21:00. Great Budworth, St Mary
  • Branch Meeting: Sat 8th Feb '25, 14:00 - 16:00. St Thomas, Stockton Heath WA4 6HJ
  • Branch practice: Wed 19th Feb '25, 19:30 - 21:00. Barthomley, St Bertoline (8, 13-1-14) in E
  • Morning Workshop.: Sat 22nd Feb '25, 10:00 - 12:00. St Nicholas, Burton (6, 7-0-7 in B♭)
  • Branch practice: Wed 5th Mar '25, 19:30 - 21:00. St Mary, Astbury