Events

Upcoming Events

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):

Annual EACR Dinner

Join in the fun...

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.

Things to Ring For

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