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[Photograph of Writtle tower]

Welcome to the web site of the Essex Association of Change Ringers

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'.

New membership system

Recent Association peals

Master's blog

Central Council news

  • Bell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message (2 weeks, 3 days ago): Bell Sunday is a national opportunity to recognise and celebrate the unique contribution that bell ringers…
  • President’s Blog #99  (2 weeks, 6 days ago): Follow along with the bellringer’s version of March Madness, thinking hard about striking, getting grown…
  • Welcome to the Young Ringers Hub! (1 month, 1 week ago): Young Ringers Hub – The home of under-30s ringing This is the interim Young Ringers Hub website, containing…
  • DAC Bell Advsiors Conference 2025 (1 month, 2 weeks ago): The 2026 DAC Bells Advisors Conference will be held in Leeds on Thursday 3rd April 2025. This is open…
  • President’s blog #98  (1 month, 3 weeks ago): Ringing 2030, funding, business plans, budgets, affiliation fees and International Women’s Day.  Read…

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the Hon. General Secretary , or in the Association's Annual Report.

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