Author: CCCBR

Bellringing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dear all Please find attached a message from the Central Council regarding a submission that bellringing should become a recognised living heritage.  In order to support it’s application, it needs as many signatures from ringers to support it.  Therefore, if you are willing and able, please complete the short online form here https://cccbr.org.uk/heritage/. Voluntary expressions of […]

CCCBR AGM & Roadshow now open for bookings (and not just for CC Reps)

Central Council Weekend 5-7th September Niagara Conference Centre, Sheffield I am pleased to confirm the booking site is now open for the CCCBR ACM and Roadshow weekend taking place in Yorkshire. You don’t need to be a CC Rep to attend either the ACM or the Roadshow.  You can book on as much, or as […]

CCCBR/Ecclesiastical Insurance Annual Meeting 2025

Dear members Please find attached notes from a recent meeting between the Central Council of church Bell Ringers and Ecclesiastical Insurance for your interest. Vicki ChapmanInterim General Secretary

Ring Out in Celebration – VE Day 6.30pm – 8th May 2025

On the 8th May 1945 bells rang out across Britain as the nation took to the streets in celebration of Victory in Europe Day. Eighty years later we celebrate this momentous occasion by inviting you to recreate that moment at 6:30pm local time and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we […]

Bell Sunday 2025 – Ringing Out the Message

Bell Sunday is a national opportunity to recognise and celebrate the unique contribution that bell ringers make to the life of the church and to the soundscape of our communities. In 2025, Bell Sunday will be marked on Sunday 18th May, and bellringers across the country are invited to ring for the occasion. Timed near […]

CCCBR Business Plan and Budget

Please find attached the Council’s Business Plane for 2025, together with a copy of the current budget. This information can also be found on the Councils website at https://cccbr.org.uk/about/annual-meetings/current-budget/ As usual, I request if you would be kind enough to make members of your society aware of this information. Regards — Ernie de Legh-Runciman Secretary Central […]

CCCBR AGM 2025

Save the Date! 5-7 September 2025 The 2025 Central Council AGM weekend takes place in Yorkshire from Friday Sth to Sunday 7th September 2025 and this year includes a roadshow on the Sunday, supported by trades and exhibitors, speaker and ringing opportunities. The weekend programme is open to all ringers and the full programme will […]