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):
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 |
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