Association Striking Competition – 11 July 2026

Hello Members Our District is responsible for the Association Striking Competition on Saturday, 11 July 2026. Hosting responsibilities for the day will include an 8-bell competition in the morning with up to 6 bands competing and a 6-bell competition in the afternoon with up to 12 bands taking part.     We are aiming for our Southern […]

Margaretting Open Day

Jason Brett, a young ringer from Witham, has organised an ‘Open Day’ at St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting on Saturday, 21st February 2026.  Bells will be available to ring from 10:20 a.m. until 17:50 p.m.   There is a lavatory available at the tower. Margaretting is a ground floor ring, where there are 5 bells with a tenor weighing 10-1-20 […]

Essex Course Helpers Needed – 2026

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. As in previous years, we have been oversubscribed with applicants, with all 72 available places now allocated. However, we currently […]