Branch News
Dorchester Branch Striking Competition
On Saturday 12 April the members of Dorchester Branch held their annual striking competition in Upwey. This year’s competition attracted a higher number of entries than usual, with eight teams representing Buckland Newton, Charminster, Milborne St Andrew, Piddlehinton, Upwey and Wyke
Betty Nicoll 1943 – 2024
Betty was a loyal ringer at Upwey for 30 years, in fact I can’t remember a time ringing at Upwey when she wasn’t there. She was there every practice and every Sunday (well, apart from the Sunday after the clocks
Royal Garden Party
Janet Ranger-Dennis, Chair of Dorchester Branch, has been a volunteer with Dorset Police for more than ten years, since the inception of the Victims Bureau in 2013. “I am passionate about supporting victims of crime, providing them with regular updates
Conni Cottingham – Young Ringer of the Year 2023
Conni has been ringing since she was 10 years old and she has attended young ringer practices on a regular basis for the last 6 years and has been part of the young ringers’ team for the last 3 years.
Calendar
Towers
Local conditions can affect ringing times greatly so you are advised to contact the tower first if you are planning to visit.
For full tower details including contact information visit the relevant tower page.
Committee
| Chairman | Janet Ranger-Dennis |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair | Andrea Jacob |
| Secretary | Jayne Cottingham |
| Treasurer | Michael Dillistone |
| Ringing Master | Paul Cottingham |
| Asst. Ringing Masters | Andrea Jacobs and Robin Mears |
| Publicity Officer | Vacant |
| LEBRF Trustee | Michael Dillistone |
