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Promoting and Supporting Bellringing in Sussex

The Sussex County Association of Change Ringers was founded on 24 January 1885. Today we have about 1000 members from more than 130 church towers right across Sussex. Our aims, which have changed little since those early days, are to promote and support change ringing on bells in Sussex.

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Bellringing is a social hobby that exercises both mind and body - it's a great way to make new friends! Bellringers in Sussex would welcome you as a new recruit! Take a look at our What is Bellringing? and Learning to Ring pages to find out more. Donate Now to support our work.

Latest News & Updates

30 July 2025
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Safeguarding - outings and peals/quarter peals

One area that is attracting a bit of attention is the Safeguarding of visiting bands (either an outing or quarter peal / peal attempt). The CCCBR advice is that “visiting bands are responsible for their own safeguarding, but the local church may ask for…
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30 July 2025
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Central Council Update June 2025

On 15th August, the UK marks VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of World War II in 1945. As part of the nationwide remembrance, bellringers are encouraged to ring at their local tower, beginning at 6:30pm, to honour those who served and…
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26 July 2025

UPDATED: Death of Brian Nulty (ex-Billingshurst ringer)

We have received the sad news that Brian Nulty has recently passed away. For many years he was a stalwart at Billingshurst where he restarted the band in 1984. He was tower captain there for many years building up a loyal and steady band. He also regularly…
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Insurance

12 Jan 2025
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There seems to be some confusion about what SCACR’s insurance covers. Broadly speaking,…
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30 July 2025
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Safeguarding - outings and peals/quarter peals

One area that is attracting a bit of attention is the Safeguarding of visiting bands (either an outing or quarter peal / peal attempt). The CCCBR advice is that “visiting bands are responsible for their own safeguarding, but the local church may ask for…
Read more...
30 July 2025
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Central Council Update June 2025

On 15th August, the UK marks VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of World War II in 1945. As part of the nationwide remembrance, bellringers are encouraged to ring at their local tower, beginning at 6:30pm, to honour those who served and…
Read more...

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