From bell ringing and striking competitions to gatherings and dinners, EACR has a very active annual calendar. Why not get involved?
Below is our annual calendar for all districts and general EACR events (To see all training opportunities please visit the Training Calendar)
Instructions: By clicking the ‘Schedule’ button on the top right of the calendar below you can change the view to Weekly or Monthly. You can also filter by various Districts or ‘Other’ by clicking the small calendar icon (middle icon on the top right, next to the Schedule button).
Each year we hold our annual dinner which is a great time to catch up over a few drinks and a great meal. Please note that it’s a formal occasion so a black tie or lounge suit is required for men.
If you are looking for a reason to ring something in your area here are some ideas of anniversaries across the Association.
If there is a significant event in your tower or district you would like added to the list please contact the Communications Officer
1879 – Formation of the Essex Association of Change Ringers at Writtle
1879 – (2nd August) First peal for the Association at Waltham Abbey, 5040 Grandsire Triples in 2hrs 56min (North Western)
1888 – (7th May) First long length peal for the Association at Foxearth,
10,176 Kent Treble Bob Major in 5hrs 53 mins
1891 – (31st October) Anniversary of the first peal of Stedman Triples at Brentwood (Southern)
1901 – Formation of 4 ringing districts: NW, NE, SE & SW.
1913 – (27th September) Dedication of the new 12 at Chelmsford Cathedral. (South Eastern)
1914 – First peal on the 12 at Chelmsford Cathedral (South Eastern)
1919 – (15th November) Formation of Northern District (Northern)
1921 – (23rd July) First peal at South Weald (Southern)
1921 – (26th November) First peal at Rettendon (Southern)
1922 – (22nd July) First peal on bells at Shenfield (Southern)
1925 – First Life Memberships and Bell Restoration Fund launched.
1931 – (25th April) First peal at Ingrave (Southern)
1933 – (15th July) Hilda Snowden, first lady peal conductor for the Association. 5040 Treble Bob Minor (2m) at Colne Engaine 2hrs 57mins (Northern)
1954 – (9th October) First Annual Dinner
1961 – First Association Striking Competition
1967 – First “all ladies” peal for the Association.
1969 – Formation of Southern District (Southern)
1971 – (27th March) First peal at Rochford (Southern)
1991 – (April) Essex Ringing Course began
| Date | Year | Event | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Formation of 4 districts | NW, NE, SE & SW | |
| 1925 | First Life Memberships | ||
| 1925 | Bell Restoration Fund launched | ||
| 1961 | First Association Striking Competition | ||
| 1967 | First “all ladies” peal for the Association. | ||
| 1969 | Formation of Southern District | S | |
| 27 Mar | 1971 | First peal at Rochford | S |
| April | 1991 | Essex Ringing Course began | |
| 25 Apr | 1931 | First peal at Ingrave | S |
| 7 May | 1888 | First long length peal for the Association at Foxearth, 10,176 Kent Treble Bob Major in 5hrs 53 mins | N |
| 16 May | 1914 | First peal on the 12 at Chelmsford Cathedral | SE |
| 2 Jun | 1879 | Formation of the Essex Association of Change Ringers at Writtle | |
| 15 Jul | 1933 | Hilda Snowden, first lady peal conductor for the Association. 5040 Treble Bob Minor (2m) at Colne Engaine 2hrs 57mins | N |
| 22 Jul | 1922 | First peal on bells at Shenfield | S |
| 23 Jul | 1921 | First peal at South Weald | S |
| 2 Aug | 1879 | First peal for the Association at Waltham Abbey, 5040 Grandsire Triples in 2hrs 56min | NW |
| 27 Sep | 1913 | Dedication of the new 12 at Chelmsford Cathedral | SE |
| 9 Oct | 1954 | First Annual Dinner | |
| 31 Oct | 1891 | Anniversary of the first peal of Stedman Triples at Brentwood | S |
| 15 Nov | 1919 | Formation of Northern District | N |
| 26 Nov | 1921 | First peal at Rettendon | S |
