Bells, Bus and Steam Tour – 19th/20th July 2025
Dear all The above tour is fast approaching and so far there has been insufficient takeup to make the tour viable. Please do let Steve Loeber know by this coming Friday, 11th July if you plan to go along, otherwise the tour will have to be cancelled, which would be a shame given the amount […]
Sad News – Kath Childs
I have received the sad news that Kath Childs, aged 95, died peacefully on Thursday 3rd July in a care home in Llandrindod Wells. She had moved from Boreham to Wales in 2020 with her husband Peter, to live with their son and daughter in law, David and Laura. Kath was a Life Member of EACR and former […]
Peter Wycherley
Hello Members Mary Folley, Tower Correspondent of Leigh-on-Sea has written the message below after hearing that Peter Wycherley passed away yesterday. ——————– Many members will remember Peter who was at one time Tower Captain at Leigh, but had been an Association member for many years before that. He was an excellent ringer and method composer […]
IMPORTANT Please order your lunch for EACR Striking Competition Finals by Tuesday 8th July at the latest
Dear AllIt is only 10 days now until our EACR Striking Competition Finals at Terling and Sandon on Saturday 12th July. The SE District are planning a fun day for you all but PLEASEdo not forget to order your lunch by Tuesday 8th July at the latest . Preordering your lunch is ESSENTIAL so please contact Hazel Steed (se-district-secretary@eacr.org.uk or text/ring 07906 329248). […]
Last Chance for Early Bird Tickets – Association Dinner
Dear All Just a reminder that there are a few days left to buy tickets for the Association Dinner at the discounted price. The early bird price of £39.95 applies up until 30th June; from 1st July the ticket price is £42.50. The dinner is being held on Saturday October 11th at The Old Brentwoods Club (CM15 9SE). You […]
Ridgman Trophy 10 Bell Competition
The East Anglian inter county 10 bell striking competition, known as the Ridgman Trophy in honour of William J. Ridgman, past president of the Cambridge University Guild, and past General Secretary of the Ely D.A. took place at Boston Stump in Lincolnshire on 21st June. The draw for the competition is always done in advance and bands […]
Association 6 and 8 Bell Striking Competitions – 12th July
Dear Members Please find below details of the 6 and 8 bell Striking Competition finals being held in the SE district on 12th July. Even if you are not ringing in one of the bands, please do come along and support your district teams and spend a day listening to some excellent ringing and socialising. The […]
Sad News – Colin G Wright, SW District
Dear All It is with regret that I inform you of the passing of Colin G Wright on Friday 30th May. Colin learned to ring in the 1963/64 at Walthamstow, St Mary’s, and being a quick learner rang his first quarter peal of Grandsire Triples on the treble in May 1964. Colin rang regularly […]
EACR Annual Dinner 2025
Tickets are now available for the Association’s Annual Dinner. Tickets are priced at £39.95 (Early Bird option if ordered by 30th June) or £42.50 from July 1st The menu and booking form can be found on the Annual Dinner page. Please come along and support it! Gill Sparling
Further Information Regarding Mary Roast’s Funeral
Dear All, After Mary’s funeral service on Friday 30th May at 1pm at St John the Baptist Danbury, there will be refreshments for all in the Meeting Room at Danbury Church. Please could you let me know if you plan to stay for the refreshments after the service, as the family would like to know […]
Sad News – Mary Roast, Life Member of Danbury
It is with great sadness that I have been asked to inform you of the sad news that Mary Roast, Life Member of Danbury, passed away yesterday (10th May) in hospital. We send our condolences to her family and many friends Hazel Steed (SE District Secretary)
Association of Ringing Teachers Module 2 Foundation skills course
There are six places remaining on the ART Module 2F (Foundation Skills) course that is being run at Ardleigh on June 28th. This course shows new and experienced teachers how to support their students and develop the necessary foundation skills for good ringing and then move forward to ringing changes. The practical exercises explain learning […]