Try Your Hand at Bell Ringing: Open Tower Weekend Across Essex This September!
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside your local church tower? Perhaps wanted to hear the heavy bells swing and try your hand at an ancient, fascinating art form that combines teamwork, rhythm, mental agility and light exercise? This September, as part of our celebrations linked with Heritage Open Days, bell towers across Essex […]
Echoes Through Time: Chelmsford Cathedral’s Bells
Join us at 7pm on 17th September as we talk about the Cathedral Bells, the only Warner 12 in the world, explore bellringing, how we use the bells today, the craft and challenges of ringing and its cultural significance. There will be an opportunity to visit the ringing room and see how its done, and […]
REMINDER – EACR 71st Annual Dinner at Essex County Cricket Club on Saturday 10th October,
Dear All Thank you to everyone who has already booked their Dinner tickets. If you haven’t already got your tickets for the EACR 71st Annual Dinner at Essex County Cricket Club on Saturday 10th October, then please don’t forget to order them ASAP and submit your Booking Form with Menu choices. All Information is below […]
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New Convenor of the Essex Course
We are pleased to welcome Cathy Ovenden as the new convenor of the Essex Course. Cathy is a Danbury ringer and has previously assisted on the Essex Course as a helper and organiser of towers. She will soon begin planning the 2027 course and we look forward to you all supporting her efforts, as you […]
Could you help us tell the story of ringing across Essex?
Could you be our next Communications Officer? We are looking for someone to help us share the story of ringing in Essex! The Essex Association of Change Ringers is on the lookout for a creative and organised person to join us as our Communications Officer. If you enjoy connecting with people, keeping our members in […]
George Eve Memorial Bell 30th Anniversary
Save the Date for the George Eve Memorial Bell 30th Anniversary! St. Margaret’s Church, Margaretting Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August 2026 14:00 – 16:00 Join us at St. Margaret’s to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the George Eve Memorial Bell. We welcome ringers and visitors alike to mark this special milestone in the life of […]
A Celebration of Ringing: Association Striking Competitions
Saturday, 11th July was a wonderful day for the Association, marked by high-quality ringing, great company, and a shared sense of accomplishment. Competition Results It was a fantastic day of competition across both the 8-bell and 6-bell events. The 8-bell Striking Competition was held in the morning at South Weald, while the 6-bell competition took […]
Notice about lunch for EACR finals
A ploughman’s lunch is available to purchase at North Ockendon on EACR striking competition finals day. It will cost £7, and must be ordered in advance. Please order by Tues 7th July at the latest. Cash on the day please and the contact for lunch bookings is s-district-treasurer@eacr.org.uk.
Association Striking Competition Finals 2026
Dear Members Please find below details of the Association 6 and 8 bell Striking Competition finals, being held in the Southern District on 11th July 2026. Even if you are not ringing in one of the bands, please do come along to support your district teams, spend a day socialising, and listening to some excellent ringing. The […]
Ridgman Trophy 2026
On Saturday 13th June, an Essex band took part in the Ridgman Trophy striking competition and gained a creditable third place. The competition was held at Stowmarket, Suffolk, and was won by the home team. Five other bands also took place and I attach a photo of the Essex band (credit David Richards). The team were: Christina […]
Last few days to get early bird tickets for EACR dinner
Dear All Just a reminder that the early bird offer for EACR dinner tickets at £44 /person closes on Sunday 31st May.. the dinner is being held at Essex Cricket Club on Saturday 10 October. From 1st June tickets will still be available at £46/ person until Friday 26th September. Please come along to this […]