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Explaining the Church’s new Safeguarding Training requirements
The purpose of this article is not for the SDGR to tell any ringer what to do, but to update all our members on the latest position of the churches

Ken Lessey – 50 Year membership award
Mark Symonds, vice Chair of the West Dorset Branch, joined Bridport ringers on their outing at South Perrott to present Ken Lessey with his Certificate for 50 Years membership of

David Ledger RIP
Having learnt to ring when he was young with his father on the heavy twelve at Ashton-under-Lyne in Lancashire, David later rang in a call change band when he and

New Ring Installed at Batcombe
Batcombe is a tiny community of around 60 souls which nestles in a fold in the northern escarpment of the North Dorset Downs. It has a small and lovely perpendicular

Volunteer Enumerators Needed
The upcoming Ringing Census 2026, taking place from 16 to 22 November 2026, aims to provide the most comprehensive picture of bell ringing for nearly forty years. Organised by the
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Keeping Tower Information up to date
A note for Tower Correspondents and Tower Captains. If information about your tower changes, please would you use this link

Smart Guild Clothing available
Polos, fleeces and more in a wide variety of colours all with the SDGR Logo. Wear your Guild clothing with

Support the LEBRF
The Bell Restoration Fund of the Salisbury Diocesan Guild of Ringers supports local ringers with grants towards the restoration of


