The Essex Association of Change Ringers   President: The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Chelmsford

The main Jubilee celebrations take place over an extended Bank Holiday, with the late May Bank Holiday being moved to Thursday 2 June and an additional Bank Holiday on Friday 3 June. The four-day celebrations will feature an extensive programme of events that showcase the best of British ceremonial splendour and pageantry. Read more

It is with deep sadness we have to let you know that Barbara Hollis passed away suddenly yesterday. She had been a previous Tower Captain at Ardleigh and a great supporter of ringing in the district,… Read more

Gillian Wildney's funeral will take place on Thursday 17th February 2022 at 11.30 am.
Sacred Heart and St Francis Catholic Church, Frinton on Sea CO13 9AD.

We regret to announce the death, on January 25th, of Gillian Wildney of Kirby-le-Soken, following a short battle with aggressive dementia. May she rest in peace.

Sunday 6th February 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II's accession. Churches will be holding a special Evensong service to mark the actual day the Queen will have reigned for 70 years. Read more

Do you aspire to ringing a peal? Are you not sure but feel you’d like a real challenge in your ringing? Are you a teacher or tower captain and know someone who you think would make a good peal ringer… Read more

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Ruby Hills of St Osyth, aged 90 has passed away. She was a member of the Association from 2002 she was a wonderful ringer, kind, extremely supportive… Read more

The 2022 Essex Ringing Course will run from 7th to 9th April. Bookings open from 3rd January and close 11th February.

Please make sure your tower's 2021 Quarter Peal form* is with the Peals Secretary by 15th January 2022, by hand, post or email. If you cannot find a form for 2021, copies (2021 pdf and editable… Read more

Looking for a special gift or last minute present for someone this Christmas? Read more