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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

17 May 2025

2025 AGM: New Officers & Honorary Life Members Elected, and Rules Updated

The Eastern District Committee and Eastbourne ringers organised a fantastic day of ringing at all 4 towers in Eastbourne, ringers’ tea (including “Bob’s Buns”!), a service for those who wished to attend, and of course the meeting itself. And they even…

22 April 2025

AGM at Eastbourne - 10 May 2025

140th Annual General Meeting - ringing, tea, service and meeting: Saturday 10th May 2025, Eastbourne All welcome at the Association AGM! There will be open ringing (rounds onwards) at four different churches in Eastbourne - with plenty of people to stand…

16 April 2025

Ringing Outing to London - 31 May 2025

Let the train take the strain and join the Western District on another Outing to London. This year on Saturday, 31 May we will be going into the East End and visiting towers in the Docklands area. It will, hopefully, include Limehouse, Poplar and the Isle of…

12 January 2025

Insurance

There seems to be some confusion about what SCACR’s insurance covers. Broadly speaking, it does not provide cover for individual members. If you are ringing at your own tower, or on an outing organised by your tower, then you should be covered by your PCC…

Death of Mary Burr (Alfriston ringer)

24 Dec 2024

It is with great sadness that I let you know that Mary Burr passed away last night after…

Death of Michael Davies (Henfield ringer)

22 Dec 2024

We are sad to say that Michael Davies, a long time Henfield ringer recently passed away.…

Death of Ernie Arnold (Slaugham Ringer)

23 Nov 2024

It is with regret that we have heard that Ernie Arnold from Slaugham has sadly passed…

Death of Rosemary Cox (Bexhill ringer)

19 Oct 2024

It is with regret that we have heard that Rosemary Cox passed away on Monday 14th October…

17 May 2025

Insurance

12 Jan 2025

There seems to be some confusion about what SCACR’s insurance covers. Broadly speaking,…

Death of Mary Burr (Alfriston ringer)

24 Dec 2024

It is with great sadness that I let you know that Mary Burr passed away last night after…

Death of Michael Davies (Henfield ringer)

22 Dec 2024

We are sad to say that Michael Davies, a long time Henfield ringer recently passed away.…

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Upcoming Events

12Jul

Sat Jul 12
MINI OUTING!

14Jul

Mon Jul 14 @19:30
Surprise Minor Simulator Practice

17Jul

Thu Jul 17
Codgers

18Jul

Fri Jul 18 @19:30
Joint Eastern and Southern Surprise Major Practice

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Latest Sussex Performances

120 Grandsire Doubles
Rung on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 at Ashburnham (St Peter), East Sussex.
1280 Bristol Surprise Major
Rung on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 at Warnham (The Stonyhurst Ring), West Sussex.
2525 Stedman Caters
Rung on Monday, 30 June 2025 at Horsham (St Mary the Virgin), West Sussex.
1260 St Clement's College Bob Minor
Rung on Monday, 30 June 2025 at Horsted Keynes (The Campanile), West Sussex.

Central Council News

Membership Categories Open Meetings
This year, the Council Executive set up a small task group to look at the Councils...
Calling all teachers who ring!
The Central Council Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 Workgroup is creating a suite of...
VJ Day
On 15th August, the UK marks VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of...
Open Meeting on the affiliation of University Societies 11th May 2025
The Council will be holding the next in our series of open meetings on Sunday, 11th May...

Central Council News

Membership Categories Open Meetings
This year, the Council Executive set up a small task group to look at the Councils membership...
Calling all teachers who ring!
The Central Council Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 Workgroup is creating a suite of school lesson...
VJ Day
On 15th August, the UK marks VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of World War...
Open Meeting on the affiliation of University Societies 11th May 2025
The Council will be holding the next in our series of open meetings on Sunday, 11th May 2025 at...
Bell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message
Bell Sunday is a national opportunity to recognise and celebrate the unique contribution that bell...
President’s Blog #99
Follow along with the bellringer’s version of March Madness, thinking hard about striking,...

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