Author: Association News

Sad News about Cherry Threadgold

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our friend and fellow member, Cherry Threadgold, has passed away after a short battle with cancer.  Cherry was a very special part of the bell ringing community, She learnt in Kent as a teenager around 1963, and on moving to Essex, was a ringer at […]

Sat 13 Sept: Chiming event in East London

It is my pleasure to invite you to join the Carillon Society of Britain and Ireland for an event featuring two chimes in London. RSVP by email to Scott Allan Orr (Secretary, secretary@carillonsbi.org). All are welcome, including non-members, non-chimers, and family and friends. PROGRAMME 13.00-14.30 – Memorial Community Church, 395 Barking Road, London, E13 8AL The […]

Ringing World Notice

Appointment of Directors In accordance with Article 26 of the Company’s constitution, one-third of the Directors are subject to retirement by rotation. Mr G M Bradshaw and Mr G Davies retire. Mr G M Bradshaw and Mr G Davies, being eligible, are willing to be reappointed. Article 29 requires that notice of intention to propose a […]

EACR Striking Competitions Finals

A magnificent day was hosted by the SE District for our 8 and 6 bell striking competitions, at Terling and Sandon, respectively, in the SE district.  Both were judged by Hal Meakin of Ipswich and Caroline and Elizabeth Goodchild of Offton in Suffolk. Five teams entered the 8 bell with the following results: Test Piece […]

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 […]

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 […]