Branch News

Dedication of the new bells at Melksham
The dedication service for the augmentation of Melksham from eight to 10 bells by the addition of two new treble bells will take place at Melksham St Michael’s Church on Wednesday 22nd of April at 4.30pm. Bishop Andrew Rumsey will

Giving Ringers a Sound Start
Although this event is now passed, this article contains so many fine ideas about this initiative that it will make inspirational reading for anyone who is interested in recruitment and development of new ringers. Bell ringing was always on my

Devizes Branch Skittles Evening – the Results!
Following an afternoon of ringing at Warminster, we had a very enjoyable (and exhausting) Skittles Evening at Westbury Conservative Club resulting in Chris Bush (Melksham) winning with 37 strikes and Holly (non-ringer) winning the wooden spoon for the least number

Janice Vivien Scull RIP
Janice Scull on her 80th Birthday 6 February 1943 to 28 January 2026All Saints Westbury Janice was born on 6 February 1943 at Frogmore House Farm in Westbury, Wiltshire, the second daughter of George & Edith Elliott. After completing her
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Committee
| Chairman | Chris Purnell |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair | Sarah Dow |
| Secretary | Julia Russell |
| Treasurer | Jean Harkett |
| Ringing Master | Giles Wood |
| Assistant Ringing Masters | Julian Ferrar, Simon Trott |
| Training Officer | Julia Russell |
| Learner Engagement Officer | Caroline Noonan |
| Communications Officer | Louisa Davison |
| LEBRF Trustee | Anne Willis |
| Branch Exec Representative | David Hacker |
| Committee Member | Jane McKee |








