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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Help us mark and celebrate the 140th anniversary of Belchamp Walter’s own skilled ringers ringing 5 full peals in 1885 Sunday 14th December from 12.30 pm until 3.30pm. Come to listen to all or just part
In 2029, the Essex Association of Change Ringers will be 150 years old! As in our centenary year in 1979, we plan to mark this historic milestone with events. In order to organize these events,
On November 8th, a Simulator Workshop was held at Great Tey, to talk about how simulators might be used to increase training and general ringing at a tower. Our leaders were Sandra Murphy (Smurf) from
The Essex Association of Change Ringers Bell Restoration Account offers grants to tower and bell restoration projects throughout Essex, paying out many thousands of pounds each year. To support more, we need to raise more.
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The District Carol Service will take place on Saturday 13th December in Tendring. Ringing from
Our Southern District Carol Service takes place on Saturday, 6th December 2025 at North Ockendon,
Philip Erith’s funeral will take place at 2pm on Monday 15th December in St George’s
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