Branch News
East Dorset Branch Bonanza and Striking Competitions 2026
It was fantastic to have so many bands represented at the East Dorset Branch Striking competitions on Saturday 30th May 2026. The main competition was open to bands ringing methods or called changes and a novice competition was also held,
Line Walking at Lytchett Matravers
Having Time To Talk About Bob Doubles Theory 2½ years ago Debbie went on one of the Bradfield ringing courses and was inspired by one of the extra sessions called Blue Line Walking and has tried to do the same
East Dorset Striking Competition
The East Dorset Branch Striking competition was held on Saturday 14th June at Shroton, a lovely sunny day! Though there weren’t many teams taking part, the day was nevertheless a good fun occasion. The novice teams from Corfe Mullen and
Remembering Alan Bentley
Our Mentor, Friend and ART Advisor How the band at Lytchett Matravers in Dorset have been remembering Alan, who died on 10th July 2024. In July 2016 when we had a band of 5 Debbie Phipps and Annie Mitchener organised
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.
About us
The East Dorset Branch, originally called the ‘Wimborne Branch’, is amongst the largest in the Guild, covering an area of 300 square miles and containing more than 40 towers. We have a wide variety of towers given the huge area, including quaint village towers and larger town churches, including three former monasteries. We are fortunate to have in our branch the Purbeck Hills, Jurassic Coast, Sandbanks Peninsula and Cranborne Chase AONB, all of which provide stunning settings for our towers. We even have a tower that is only accessible by boat! Wherever you’re ringing, you’re sure of a warm welcome.
We also maintain our own website which you can find at eastdorset.sdgr.org.uk
Committee
| Chairman | Bob Crighton |
|---|---|
| Vice Chairman | Vacant |
| Secretary | Mariko Whyte |
| Treasurer | Tony Lock |
| Ringing Master | Joss Knight |
| Training Officer | Sue Bateman and Caroline Alderson |
| Publicity Officer | Vacant |
| LEBRF Trustee | John Riley |
| Committee members | Viv Endecott, Maggie Cobb and Trish Hitchins |
