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 Courses for the Training Day on 22nd November are now available for booking. There are seven courses: Each course place costs £12.50; all details and opportunity to purchase tickets will be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/eacr-training-day-november-2025-4693173
Are you looking to learn how to teach bell handling, or are you keen to get some new ideas on how to approach this activity? If so, we plan to run an Association of Ringing
On Friday, August 15th, it will be the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Bellringers have been requested to remember this significant 20th century event by ringing from 6.30pm. Some ringers however have expressed concern at
Appointment of Directors In accordance with Article 26 of the Company’s constitution, one-third of the Directors are subject to retirement by rotation. Mr G M Bradshaw and Mr G Davies retire. Mr G M Bradshaw and
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The funeral of John Malster, a past Master of the North East District and tower
NW District – The Stan Clark Memorial Call Change Striking Competition
Peter Knight of Eastwood has sent a message to report the death of Eastwood ringer,
The next District Young Ringers practice is on Sunday 9th October in Shrub End from
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