Founded at Writtle, near Chelmsford, in 1879 the Association predates the Diocese of Chelmsford by some 35 years. Its boundaries are those of the old county of Essex prior to 1st April 1965. With a membership of over 1000, the Association is committed to the furtherance of the work of the Church by ringing bells, promoting bells and bell ringers, and keeping the bells of Essex churches ringing.
This is achieved by giving help and advice in the maintenance of bell installations, by making grants available for restoration and improvement projects, and by offering opportunities for training and advancement in ‘method ringing’.
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The 2026 Essex Course is being held from Wednesday, 8th April (one day courses of Calling and Conducting, and using a simulator), followed by three day courses from Thursday, 9th April to Saturday, 11th April inclusive.
Dear members A reminder that all post holders for Association Officers need a nomination form, regardless of if they are willing to stand again. Completed nomination forms need to be with the me by 1st February 2026.
All information about the Essex Ringing Course is found at https://eacr.org.uk/events/essex-ringing-course/ Closing date for applications is February 6th – three-day courses range from bell handling to Plain Bob Major. Helpers needed too! ===================Beth JohnsonEducation Officer, EACR———————————education@eacr.org.uk
Hello to all of you. A somewhat belated Happy New Year. 2026 is going to be an interesting year for the EACR. We have some challenges to deal with. We still require an association secretary,
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Hello everyone On Saturday, 7th March 2026 there will be a Quiz at St Martin’s Church Hall, Basildon, SS14
Hello Members On Saturday, 28th February 2026 from 10:30 a.m. Until 12:00 noon we have our first District Practice of
Hello Members Our District is responsible for the Association Striking Competition on Saturday, 11 July
Sunday 15 February: Beyond Bob Minor Practice, Sandon, 5:30-6:45pm Saturday 28 February: Advanced 8-bell Practice,
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