Tech Advisors Blog No 2 August 26
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 […]
EACR Annual Dinner – Ticket Booking Details
Booking for the EACR 71st Annual Dinner opens on 1 May 2026. Tickets can be booked using Google Forms at this link  https://forms.gle/UXZYPUa1kg3cEEyD9 . The Early Bird ticket price is only available for bookings received by 31 May 2026. A copy of the venue information and your responses will be emailed to you when you submit the […]
Rounds and About April 2026
EACR Newsletter No. 114, April 2026.
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 […]