Author: Association News

EACR Secretary Role Vacancy

Could you take on some, or all of the role of the Association General Secretary to help with the smooth running of the Association?  Whilst there is one job description, the role can be split between a small team who can work closely with the other Officers. We need people who are proficient at: Who […]

Helpers required to serve Essex Ringing Course Refreshments

Dear All The Essex Ringing Course begins in just over 5 weeks time.  The students, the tutors, the helpers and the towers are almost all in place. However, there is one part of the course to which everyone looks forward to.  Every morning and every afternoon thirsty students, tutors and helpers stream into Lift New […]

CCCBR Now Hiring for Ringing 2030

Please see below from the CCCBR President. Please circulate this widely  amongst your society membership.  Now Hiring for Ringing 2030 The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers is the international umbrella body for change ringing, working through dedicated Workgroups to support ringing development, teaching, youth engagement, technology, and more.  Our current strategic focus is Ringing 2030—a […]

University Ringing Societies Website Launched

The Young Ringers for Ringing 2030 have launched the new University Ringing website.https://universityringing.org/ You can find the press release about it herehttps://cccbr.org.uk/2026/02/13/the-new-universityringing-org-website-is-live/ Please make your members aware of this site.  Especially any young ringers who are considering going to university this year. Also, if there is a university society in your area not affiliated to […]

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 […]

Nominations for Association Officers – Closing date 1st Feb

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.  Posts are:  regards Vicki Chapman Interim General SecretaryEssex Association of Change Ringers

Essex Ringing Course 2026

Hello Members From today (2nd January) you are able to apply for the Essex Ringing Course to be held from 9th to 11th April 2026.  You can find more information here: Essex Ringing Course Courses available are: More information about the Essex Ringing Course can be found in the latest edition of ‘Rounds and About’ (a hard […]

Nominations for Association Officers and Motions for the AGM

Nominations for Association Officers need to be notified to the General Secretary, using the nomination form on the website.  All post holders need a nomination form, regardless of if they are willing to stand again. Completed nomination forms need to be with the General Secretary before 1st February 2026.  Posts are:  • Master,  • General Secretary,  • Treasurer,  • 3x Property Trustees,  • Technical Adviser,  […]

Hear the bells ringing again at Belchamp Walter Church

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 as a quartet of Royal Cumberland Youths replicate one whole peal for us on handbells. The peal will be attempted […]

Ringing Books for Christmas

Dear Members Looking for that special gift or last minute present for someone special this Christmas?   Ringing books can be obtained from the Bookstall Administrator bookstall@eacr.org.uk.  Please email me in the first instance to discuss prices and arrangements for delivery.  Depending on method of delivery p&p may have to be added to the cost. Christina […]