The Sussex County Association of Change Ringers was founded on 24 January 1885. Today we have about 1300 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.
I am pleased to announce that the outline programme of events and the online booking form for this years’ Central Council meeting from 6-8th September 2019 based at Goldsmiths College, London is now available on the Central Council’s website:…
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Keith Game of Chichester. He died on 6th June 2019 of pancreatic cancer which had been diagnosed in January. The Requiem Mass memorial service for Keith will be on Wednesday 21st August at 11.00 am at…
Thanks to the many ringers who volunteered to help with our mini-Ring (Dewby’s bells) at the South of England Show this year. The mini-ring (Dewby’s Bells) will be located at the entrance to the Sanctuary. This is in partnership with the Chichester Diocese.…
I am pleased to announce that the outline programme of events and the online booking form for this years’ Central Council meeting from 6-8th September 2019 based at Goldsmiths College, London is now available on the Central Council’s website:…
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Keith Game of Chichester. He died on 6th June 2019 of pancreatic cancer which had been diagnosed in January. The Requiem Mass memorial service for Keith will be on Wednesday 21st August at 11.00 am at…
Coming in this week’s edition of The Ringing World on Friday 28th June: + Why do ringers lapse? – by Beth Johnson/Alison Smedley + National 12 Bell Final Results + Update on the Julie McDonnell trial + Plans for 75th Anniversary of VE Day in 2020 – by Vicki Chapman + Latest information about the Central... Read moreThis week in The Ringing World – 28th June
Coming in this week’s edition of The Ringing World on Friday 21st June: + Scion of Perth (WA) ringing family becomes Australia’s new Defence Minister + Hertford hangs on to the Ridgman Trophy + The Cumberland’s 50th Anniversary Bristol Maximus celebration – by Adam Greenley + What ringers offer – one shared commitment with many gifts... Read moreThis week in The Ringing World – 21st June
The 8th May 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the second World War in Europe. It provides us with an opportunity to remember the sacrifice made at home and abroad which heralded the arrival of peace, despite conflict still taking place in other parts of the world. The UK Government has moved... Read moreVE Day 75th Anniversary
Just a reminder about the Westley Award for Belfry Maintenance – closing date is at noon on Friday 28th June 2019. Full details are available here: https://cccbr.org.uk/about/workgroups/stewardship-and-management/westley-award/ This is a new award for people becoming involved in maintenance of tower bells, to be awarded at the CCCBR meeting in September 2019.
Coming in this week’s edition of The Ringing World on Friday 28th June: + Why do ringers lapse? – by Beth Johnson/Alison Smedley + National 12 Bell Final Results + Update on the Julie McDonnell trial + Plans for 75th Anniversary of VE Day in 2020 – by Vicki Chapman + Latest information about the Central... Read moreThis week in The Ringing World – 28th June
Coming in this week’s edition of The Ringing World on Friday 21st June: + Scion of Perth (WA) ringing family becomes Australia’s new Defence Minister + Hertford hangs on to the Ridgman Trophy + The Cumberland’s 50th Anniversary Bristol Maximus celebration – by Adam Greenley + What ringers offer – one shared commitment with many gifts... Read moreThis week in The Ringing World – 21st June
The 8th May 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the second World War in Europe. It provides us with an opportunity to remember the sacrifice made at home and abroad which heralded the arrival of peace, despite conflict still taking place in other parts of the world. The UK Government has moved... Read moreVE Day 75th Anniversary
Just a reminder about the Westley Award for Belfry Maintenance – closing date is at noon on Friday 28th June 2019. Full details are available here: https://cccbr.org.uk/about/workgroups/stewardship-and-management/westley-award/ This is a new award for people becoming involved in maintenance of tower bells, to be awarded at the CCCBR meeting in September 2019.
